Deans & Directors of Graduate Schools
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
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Kirsty Grainger
Head of Talent and Skills Strategy, UKRI- The New Deal for Postgraduate Research
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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?
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Darren Van Laar
Director of Graduate School, University of Portsmouth- What’s next for the ESRC Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences?
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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?
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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
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Rebekah Smith McGloin
Director of Doctoral School and Research Operations, Nottingham Trent University- Structures and Strategy in Doctoral Education in the UK and Ireland
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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
Registration — with Coffee
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
The New Deal for Postgraduate Research
Kirsty Grainger | UKRI
Evening Session Close
Pre-dinner Drinks
Workshop Dinner
Embedding Mental Health Support for PGRs in the Long Term — what happens when the Catalyst Funding ends?
Professor Jane Creaton | University of Portsmouth
Improving Black, Asian and minority ethnic students’ access to postgraduate research
Professor Kate Arnold | University of York
Tea & coffee break
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
Lunch
Structures and Strategy in Doctoral Education in the UK and Ireland
Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin | Nottingham Trent University
Carolyn Wynne | Coventry University
Tea & coffee break
Closing Discussion
An opportunity for delegates to discuss any other pressing issues affecting their roles
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