Hi everyone,
We are excited to release the agenda for Universities UK’s first conference for those with strategic responsibility for research in higher education, taking place on 23rd November at Woburn House in London: http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/events/Pages/the-future-of-research-in-higher-education.aspx
Plenary speakers include:
-Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kent, and President, Universities UK
-Professor James Wilsdon, Professor of Research Policy, Department of Politics and Director of Impact and Engagement, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Sheffield
-Dr Mark Claydon-Smith, GCRF Programme Manager, Executive Directorate, Research Councils UK (RCUK)
-Professor Roger Kain, Vice-President (Research and HE Policy), The British Academy
-Professor Roger Kneebone, Director, Centre for Performance Science
-Professor Aaron Williamon, Director, Centre for Performance Science
-Dr Peter Simpson, Director, N8 Research Partnership
-Professor Anne Ridley, Chair, Academy of Medical Sciences Team Science Working Group
The conference will bring together senior leaders with strategic responsibility for research in universities, along with experts and thought leaders from both the sector and wider research sphere to examine policy changes, and the impact of them on research in universities. This will enable delegates to plan strategically for the coming years.
We have limited places available to book at the early bird rate until Friday 16 September, so book now to reserve your place at the best price.
http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/events/Pages/the-future-of-research-in-higher-education.aspx
Best wishes,
Holly
Events and Marketing Assistant
Universities UK
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