Vitae Research Staff Conference 2013: Inspired Futures
7 November 2013, Birmingham
Vitae are pleased to invite you to attend the fifth annual Research Staff Conference 2013 taking place on 7 November 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre. The conference will be held in partnership with the UK Research Staff Association and will explore the options open to research staff - from following an academic path to channeling skills and knowledge into career options outside academia.
During the day participants will have an opportunity to:
· Learn more about becoming a research leader
· Explore alternative options to an academic career and hear from those that have successfully adapted to roles outside academia
· Consider the role of research staff associations in enhancing employability
· Talk to exhibitors and funders about opportunities/options open to research staff
The speakers for the opening plenary, "
Inspiring Careers: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and New Directions", include:
· Rebecca Braun, Lecturer in German Studies, Lancaster University and AHRC Early Career Fellow
· Tim Dafforn, Professor of Biotechnology and Director of Knowledge Transfer, University of Birmingham
· Emma Hennessey, Head of CSA's Team, Strategic Evidence and Analysis, Defra
The closing plenary will focus on "
Funding Priorities and Making an Impact":
· Iain Cameron, Head, RCUK Research Careers and Diversity, Research Councils UK
· Ged Hall, Innovation and Enterprise Senior Training and Development Officer, University of Leeds
Plus
interactive workshops on hot topics such as starting or developing an RSA, becoming a PI, equality & diversity, coaching and mentoring, and more!
To view the programme and book your place please visit: www.vitae.ac.uk/rsconf2013
