The second annual Vitae researcher conference launches today, 8th September,
at the University of Warwick. With over 400 participants, this two day event is
the largest event in the UK for people with a commitment to the personal and professional
development of researchers.
With over 50 workshops and 20 fringe sessions, some of the highlights of this
years conference include:
- Launch of the Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) 2009 report
- The results of a new report looking at the Rugby Team Impact Framework
- Announcement of the projects funded by Vitae innovate
- National findings of The Higher Education Academy Postgraduate Research
Experience Survey (PRES) 2009
Professor Ian Diamond, Chair of Research Councils UK commented: “I am delighted
that the research councils funding of and support for Vitae helps to bring together
a real community of those committed to the training and development of the next
generation of researchers.
“Researchers help equip the UK with the knowledge, approaches and skills for
the challenges which will be need to be addressed in the next decade and RCUK is
absolutely committed to researcher development. The conference provides a valuable
forum for exchanging views, knowledge and expertise built up by this community of
senior researchers, policy makers and support staff.”
For full programme information, see the conference website at
www.vitae.ac.uk/vitaeconference2009, where you can also follow the discussions
online through the official Conference blog.
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Contact:
Chloë Somers
RCUK Press Officer
Tel: 01793 444592
Research Councils UK is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research
Councils; they invest annually around £3 billion in research, covering the full
spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy,
physics, chemistry and engineering, social sciences, economics, and the arts and
humanities.
The seven UK Research Councils are:
- Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
- Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
- Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
- Medical Research Council (MRC);
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
- Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
About Vitae
Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career
development of postgraduate researchers and research staff in higher education institutions
and research institutes. We play a major role in the drive for high-level skills
and innovation and in the UK's goal to produce world class researchers. Our vision
is for the UK to be world-class in supporting the personal, professional and career
development of researchers. Vitae is supported by Research Councils UK (RCUK), managed
by CRAC: The Career Development Organisation and delivered in partnership with regional
Hub host universities. For further information please visit
www.vitae.ac.uk.