20-21 May 2009
Booking for this event has now closed.
Please note that places are limited and bookings will be on a first-come, first-served basis although as this event covers a wide area and we want to ensure all regional HEIs have a chance to attend we reserve the right to limit numbers from institutions requesting a large number of places. Where this occurs we will place names on a waiting list and notify you if space becomes available.
Places are limited so please register for a place early to avoid disappointment.
Collaborative and Partnership Working
Wednesday 20 May
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) - Fully Booked
This event will demonstrate the benefits of collaborative working and give you advice on building successful partnerships with a range of collaborators and researchers as well as sharing recent examples of best practice.
There will also be an opportunity for round-table discussion and award holder presentations will offer an insight into some of the AHRC-funded collaborative partnerships between academic institutions, commercial partners and museums and galleries.
Further information about the day is available in the programme (123kb).
If you are interested in attending this workshop please email Jodie Mack to register detailing the name and date of the event and any special dietary or mobility requirements.
AHRC Strategy and Research Showcase
Thursday 21 May
University College London (UCL) - Fully Booked
The morning plenary session will focus on AHRC strategic vision and funding schemes. There will also be presentations from two AHRC-funded award holders to demonstrate the diverse range of research funded by AHRC. The AHRC Director of Research will take questions and you will also have the opportunity to take part in Q&A with the award holders.
This session is suitable for HEI senior management, support staff working in Research Offices and those interested in applying for AHRC funding.
Further information about the morning is available in the programme (120kb).
If you are interested in attending the morning plenary session please email Jodie Mack to register detailing the name and date of the event and any special dietary or mobility requirements.
AHRC Afternoon Workshops
University College London (UCL)
Thursday 21 May - Fully Booked
These afternoon workshops are an opportunity to take part in more focused, smaller sessions. From learning about what makes a good application to how to promote your research to the media, working internationally to discussions on the value of knowledge transfer and collaborative working, this is your opportunity to learn more about how to get the most from your research.
Vitae, the national organisation supporting professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in HEIs and research institutes, will also be running a workshop outlining what Vitae does and the support they can provide to postgraduate researchers, research staff and staff working with these two groups in HEIs. They will also provide information on the regional Vitae hubs and the work they do.
Further information about the workshops is available in the programme (120kb).
If you are interested in attending any of the workshops please email Jodie Mack to register detailing the name and date of the event and any special mobility requirements.