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*Apologies for any cross-posting* Dear Colleague, http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/ Please find below details of UKCGE Events taking place between now and the end of the academic year: Research Ethics Design & Delivery of Training in Research Ethics for Supervisors and Research Managers Thursday 30th April King's Manor, York http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/ethics09.htm This workshop will review strategies and materials for the design and delivery of training programmes in Research Ethics - aimed at PG students, research supervisors and research managers. An update on Research Council, NHS and related policies will cover Research Ethics and Research Governance in Higher Education Institutions - together with networking to share best practice on embedding Research Ethics. Case studies will be discussed to illustrate issues including IPR, the ethics of survey design and delivery, ethical issues in clinical research and the implementation of "whistle-blowing" policies in order to protect the "whistle-blower".The need to reflect differing ethical perspectives and best practice when developing Research Ethics training programmes will form an essential part of the workshop. This workshop has been designed for professionals who are managing, supporting or supervising PG research students including Graduate Deans, PG Research Supervisors, Research Managers, Administrative and Staff Development personnel. Challenges in Postgraduate Recruitment Wednesday 13th May The NEC, Birmingham http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/recruitment09.htm <http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/recruitment09.htm> This workshop will examine some of the current issues currently affecting HEIs in the recruitment of PGT & PGR students, including both home and international students. Topics covered will include: the impact of under-graduate top-up fees on students continuing to postgraduate study; recruiting postgraduate students who are returning to education; the impact of the 'credit-crunch' on recruitment; assessing the advantages and disadvantages of online marketing and recruitment; the impact of the new-points based immigration system on the recruitment of international students and a look at the current issues in the international market. In addition to a series of presentations, delegates will also have the opportunity to discuss the issues with colleagues from other institutions in order to understand and develop good-practice within the sector. This workshop will be of interest to professionals who have an interest in recruiting postgraduate students including: graduate deans, heads of graduate schools and administrators; as well as marketing, recruitment and admissions staff. Meeting the needs of... Part-time Students Friday 5th June The University of Reading http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/pt09.htm <http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/recruitment09.htm> <http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/ethics09.htm> This is the first in the series of Meeting the Needs of... workshops examining the various requirements of different groups of PG students and how institutions can meet the needs of those students. Further details about this event will appear on the website shortly. Summer Conference 2009 Opportunities and Challenges for Doctoral Education: The Next Decade Monday 1st - Tuesday 2nd July The University of Manchester http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/sc09.htm <http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/pt09.htm> <http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/eventsarea/recruitment09.htm> Plenary & Keynote Topics covered will include: * Opportunities and Challenges for Doctoral Training Provision post-RAE 2008 * International Challenges for the UK's Competitive Position in the Recruitment of PGRS * New Dimensions for Research in Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences * An Employer's Perspective on Requirements for PhD Graduates * Professional Doctorates as Opportunities for CPD and the Life-long Learning Agenda * Key Elements for Success of Doctoral Training Centres * Opportunities and Challenges for Bologna post-2010 * The Sustainability of Graduate Research Skills Training post-2010 For bookings and further details please click on the links above or visit: http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/ <http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/events/> . 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