Doctoral Deans & Directors Network — Residential Workshop 2026
The annual UKCGE Residential Workshop features a variety of sessions, providing Doctoral Deans & Directorss, and those in similar positions, the opportunity to network with peers and discuss the key issues affecting postgraduate education.
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
This event will also feature pre-session before the official start of the residential. This is open to all delegates but 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.
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
Programme
Download as PDFIntroductory 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 26th February), meals and refreshments are all included in the cost of a ticket.