Doctoral Deans & Directors Network — Residential Workshop 2024
The annual UKCGE Residential Workshop features a variety of sessions, providing Deans and Directors of Graduate Schools, and those in similar positions, the opportunity to network with peers and discuss the key issues affecting postgraduate education.
The first topic under discussion at this workshop is how to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion for PGRs, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. This was recently the subject of a major UKCGE conference in Sheffield and work continues to both support and empower students, while ensuring that universities are fulfilling their roles as public institutions.
The second strand will explore career pathways for PhD candidates. We will be looking at how doctorates can prepare students for jobs outside the academy and how to encourage more applicants from non-traditional backgrounds.
As usual we will be providing plenty of networking opportunities. We hope the workshop will help attendees to solve problems, develop new ideas and enjoy a collegiate atmosphere, while gaining plenty of tips on best-practice to take back to their home institutions.
Topics
- How to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion for PGRs, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- How doctorates can prepare students for jobs outside the academy and how to encourage more applicants from non-traditional backgrounds.
Workshop Leads
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Dr. Nigel Eady
Director of Research Talent | King’s College London & co-Chair | Doctoral Deans & Directors Network -
Prof. Bonnie Steves
Director of the Graduate School | Glasgow Caledonian University & co-Chair | Doctoral Deans & Directors Network
Programme
Hotel Check-in Available
Workshop Registration — with refreshments
Welcome & Introduction
Professor Georgina Endfield BSc MSc PhD
APVC for the Research Environment and Postgraduate Research | University of Liverpool
Networking & Discussion Session
Dr. Nigel Eady
Director of Research Talent | King’s College London
co-Chair | Doctoral Deans & Directors Network
Next Generation Research SuperVision Project
Prof. Doug Cleaver
Doctoral School Director | Sheffield Hallam University
Chair | UKCGE Executive Committee
Evening Session Closes
Pre-dinner Drinks
Workshop Dinner
Widening Access to Doctoral Education
Prof. Julie Sheldon
Dean of the Doctoral Academy | Liverpool John Moores University
Dr. Rebekah Smith McGloin
Director of Research Culture and Environment | Nottingham Trent University
Refreshment Break
Doctoral Structures
Elizabeth Halton
Director, Doctoral School University College London
Prof. Bonnie Steves
Director of the Graduate School | Glasgow Caledonian University
Lunch
Changing Training Expectations
Dr. Nigel Eady
Director of Research Talent | King’s College London
Refreshment Break
Closing Discussion / Any Other Business
An opportunity for delegates to raise issues not previously covered during the workshop
Close & Departure
Meals & Accomodation
Overnight accommodation (on the night of 29th February), meals and refreshments are all included in the cost of a ticket.