Doctoral Deans & Directors Network — Residential Workshop 2025

This Residential Workshop for Doctoral Deans & Directors, and those in similar positions, will explore topics such as the impact of the new OfS regulations on harassment & sexual harassment, the HEI funding climate and developments in the REF.
The aim of the DDD Network’s Residential Workshop is to help attendees 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.
Pre-session for people new in post
For the first time, we will be hosting a pre-session before the official start of the residential. This is particularly aimed at anyone who is new in their Dean or Director post. This 90-minute session will be a chance to meet the network Co-Chairs and UKCGE staff, receive an overview of typical responsibilities and issues facing Deans and Directors, and ask any questions you may have. Please email ukcge@ukcge.ac.uk if there are any particular topics you would like to see addressed.
Confirmed speakers:
1. Nick Watmough Quality Enhancement & Standards Specialist , The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
2. Rachel Persad Head of Research Policy, GuildHE.
Discussion topics will likely include:
- Harassment & sexual harassment – impact of new OfS regulations
- Current HEI funding climate and doctoral stipends
- People, culture & environment – developments in REF
Further speakers will be added as confirmed.
Speakers
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Dr. Nigel Eady
Director of Research Talent | King’s College London & co-Chair | Doctoral Deans & Directors Network- Workshop Lead
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Dr. Jane Wellens
Head of the Graduate School | Staffordshire University & co-Chair | Doctoral Deans & Directors Network- Workshop Lead
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Nick Watmough
Quality Enhancement & Standards Specialist | The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education -
Rachel Persad
Head of Research Policy I GuildHE
Programme
Introductory Session for those new to the role of Dean or Director, or those new to the DDD Network
Opening Session
Close Session 1
Workshop Dinner
Day 2 Begins
Workshop Closes
Meals & Accomodation
Overnight accommodation (on the night of 27th February), meals and refreshments are all included in the cost of a ticket.