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UK Research
23 Sep 2010
4th annual conference: the future of research funding. Held at Inmarsat Conference Centre, London
This year’s national research conference provided one of the first opportunities to learn about the Government’s unfolding plans from senior figures.
Programme
10:00
John O’Leary, Editor, Policy Review Magazine
Welcome and introduction by the Conference Chair
Biography: John O'Leary
10:10
Paul Marshall Executive Director, 1994 Group
The future landscape of academic research
Biography: Paul Marshall
10:30
Dr David Docherty Chief Executive, Council for Industry and Higher Education
Optimising knowledge transferships and collaborations
Biography: David Docherty
10:50
Phil Sooben Director of Policy and Administration, Economic and Social Research Council
An update on research policy and funding priorities
Biography: Phil Sooben
11:10
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:25
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
11:55
Panel discussion: Examining the social, cultural, environmental and economic impact
Professor John Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research, University of Plymouth
Professor Nigel Vincent, Vice-President Research and Higher Education Policy, British Academy
Professor Rick Rylance, RCUK Champion for Research Careers
Biography: Professor Rick Rylance
Biography: Professor John Scott
Biography: Professor Nigel Vincent
13:00
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:00
Dr Janet Metcalfe, Chair and Head, VITAE
Developing research leaders of the future
Biography: Dr Janet Metcalfe
14:20
Professor Richard Jones Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Sheffield
Assessment of impact of research
What's on now:
14:40
David Cairncross, Senior Policy Adviser, Enterprise and Innovation Group, CBI
Funding for research and innovation: a business perspective
Biography: David Cairncross
15:00
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:10
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:30
Seminar 1: Reporting procedures, technology to assess impact
Dr Rosa Scoble, Head, Research Strategy and Evaluation Unit, Planning and Policy Department, Brunel University
Biography: Dr Rosa Scoble
15:30
Seminar 2: Support for graduates and early-career researchers
Anne Goodman, Hub Manager, VITAE South West and Wales
Biography: Anne Goodman
15:30
Seminar 3: Managing intellectual property and copyright in academic research
Diana Galpin, Senior Legal Adviser, Research and Innovation, University of Southampton
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