Research culture and the need for equitable and effective leadership are widely discussed in higher education. This symposium aims to advance this conversation and discuss practical tools to develop a thriving and sustainable research culture.
Event Information
Date: 16 July 2024
Time: 09:00-17:00 BST
Place: Virtual
Join us at the “Research Symposium 2024: Innovate, Inspire, Lead: Transforming Research Culture,” where we delve into the evolving research landscape. This symposium is a beacon for those who aspire to shape the future of research culture, offering a platform to exchange innovative ideas, inspire leadership, and drive transformative practices.
With people, culture, and environment pilot assessment panels underway for REF2029 and research culture comprising 25% of the assessment, our symposium gains even greater significance. It will provide crucial insights and strategies to reevaluate the research culture and navigate the new framework successfully. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of research excellence and cultural shift. Engage with thought leaders, scholars, and peers at this pivotal event.
Symposium themes
Presentations and workshops will address some of the most pressing issues in research culture:
- How can research leadership improve and sustain a positive and supportive research culture?
- What is the route to impactful leadership?
- What alternative research leadership models can we use to improve research culture?
- How can we advance and support EDI in research culture?
- How can we build resilience for ourselves, our teams, and our sector?
Symposium Agenda
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Who should attend?
This event is designed for early career researchers, experienced researchers and academics, research administrators and managers, policy-makers and funding agencies, industry representatives, publishers and journal editors. It's suitable for anyone passionate about enhancing research practices, those shaping the research culture landscape and enables the fostering of collaboration and building of a wide research community.
Learning outcomes
- Practical tools for creating and maintaining a positive research culture.
- A platform to discuss ethical and practical challenges and solutions related to research culture in higher education and research institutions.
- A clear link between leadership and research culture.
- Networking with individuals who shape research culture across the sector
Facilitators
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Candy Rowe
Professor of Animal Behaviour and Cognition, Dean of Research Culture and Strategy
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Newcastle University
