Deans & Directors of Graduate Schools

Annual Residential Workshop 2022
  • Residential Workshop
  • Deans & Directors of Graduate Schools
Date(s)
19 — 20 May 2022 
Location
Burleigh Court, Loughborough
Price
£445

A forum for Deans and Directors of Graduate Schools to discuss the latest developments in postgraduate provision

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.

For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic DDoGS have the opportunity to meet face-to-face at our ever-popular residential workshop. The event will take place at Burleigh Corurt, located on Loughborough University’s main campus. Focusing on the key challenges faced by UK Graduate Schools, the workshop allows delegates to examine the major changes in the sector since the last meeting and their impact on institutional structures supporting postgraduate education.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to share and discuss the issues which they feel are affecting their own institutions and the wider postgraduate sector.

Speakers

  • Kirsty Grainger

    Head of Talent and Skills Strategy, UKRI
    • The New Deal for Postgraduate Research
  • Frances Burstow

    Deputy Director for Skills and Methods, Economic and Social Research Council
    • What’s next for the ESRC Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences?
  • Darren Van Laar

    Director of Graduate School, University of Portsmouth
    • What’s next for the ESRC Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences?
  • Jane Creaton

    Professor of Higher Education, University of Portsmouth
    • Embedding Mental Health Support for PGRs in the Long Term — what happens when the Catalyst Funding ends?
  • Kate Arnold

    Professor of Ecology & Dean of the Graduate Research School, University of York
    • Improving Black, Asian and minority ethnic students’ access to postgraduate research
  • Rebekah Smith McGloin

    Director of Doctoral School and Research Operations, Nottingham Trent University
    • Structures and Strategy in Doctoral Education in the UK and Ireland
  • Carolyn Wynne

    Director, Doctoral College & Centre for Research Capability and Development, Coventry University
    • Structures and Strategy in Doctoral Education in the UK and Ireland

Programme

16:00

Registration — with Coffee

Duration
30 mins 
16:30

Welcome & Introduction

Professor Nick Jennings | Vice-Chancellor, Loughborough University

Dr Nigel Eady | King’s College London & co-Chair of the UKCGE Deans & Directors of Graduate Schools Network

Professor Bonnie Steves | Glasgow Caledonian University & co-Chair of the UKCGE Deans & Directors of Graduate Schools Network

Duration
20 mins 
16:50

The New Deal for Postgraduate Research

Kirsty Grainger | UKRI

Duration
100 mins 
18:30

Evening Session Close

19:15

Pre-dinner Drinks

Duration
30 mins 
19:45

Workshop Dinner

09:15

Embedding Mental Health Support for PGRs in the Long Term — what happens when the Catalyst Funding ends?

Professor Jane Creaton | University of Portsmouth

Duration
60 mins 
10:15

Improving Black, Asian and minority ethnic students’ access to postgraduate research

Professor Kate Arnold | University of York

Duration
60 mins 
11:15

Tea & coffee break

Duration
15 mins 
11:30

What’s next for the ESRC Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences?

Frances Burstow | Economic and Social Research Council

Dr Darren Van Laar | University of Portsmouth

Duration
90 mins 
13:00

Lunch

Duration
60 mins 
14:00

Structures and Strategy in Doctoral Education in the UK and Ireland

Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin | Nottingham Trent University

Carolyn Wynne | Coventry University

Duration
60 mins 
15:00

Tea & coffee break

Duration
15 mins 
15:15

Closing Discussion

An opportunity for delegates to discuss any other pressing issues affecting their roles

Duration
45 mins 
16:00

Close & departure

About the Venue

This workshop is being held at Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel — an award-winning venue located in the East Midlands on Loughborough University’s stunning campus

Address: Burleigh Court, Off Ashby Road (A512), Loughborough University (West Park), Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GR

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