Making Connections

Research Staff Conference

Wednesday 22 February 2012
9am-4pm

Our third Annual Research Staff Conference offered Researchers a series of participatory sessions and the opportunity to explore the connections essential for a researcher to thrive in an ever-changing global research environment.

This year, the conference focused on making connections and helping researchers develop beneficial relationships to support their career development and enhance their communication and other skills.

The event programme included presentations from academics, senior university staff and guest speakers. In addition there were workshop sessions and the opportunity to network with other researchers.

Presentation slides from the workshops are now available to download.

Download the 2012 Conference Programme

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Conference Programme Summary


9.00	Registration and refreshments
9.30	Introduction and welcome Conference Chair - Professor Bob Webb
9.45	Career choices: where might your research take you? Diana Garnham, CEO, The Science Council
10.30	Engage Your Public VOX Coaching
11.15	Tea and coffee
11.30	Morning workshop sessions
12.30	Buffet Lunch
13.30	Afternoon workshop sessions
14.30	Policy, Funding and Assessment: REF in Context Paul Hubbard, Head of Research Policy, HEFCE
15.15	REF at Nottingham Prof. Andy Long, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
15.50	Close and coffee

Research staff

The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

email: researchers@nottingham.ac.uk