This page holds information on MURG’s previous conferences and workshops:
MURG autumn workshop 16th September 2011 – The Future of Modern Universities in Europe
THE FUTURE OF MODERN UNIVERSITIES IN EUROPE
16 September 2011
Welsh Higher Education Brussels, Wales House, 6th Floor, 11 Rond-Point Schuman, Brussels B1040
Session 1: ERA AND HORIZON 2020
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Welcome, opening remarks MURG Chair, Professor Peter Strike, Vice Chancellor, University of Cumbria
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Introduction to session one Session Chair: Professor Hefin Rowlands, MURG Executive Committee, and Dean of Research & Graduate Studies, University of Wales, Newport / Deon Astudiaethau a Graddedigion Ymchwil, Prifysgol Casnewydd
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EUROPE 2020: Towards and ERA Framework Fabienne Gautier, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, Directorate B – European Research Area, Unit B1 – ERA Policy
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Future EU Research and Innovation Funding Mr Marnix Surgeon, Policy Officer for the Framework Programme, DG Research
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Strategies For Successful Framework Programme Grants Dr John Latham, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Development), Coventry University
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The Work of ERRIN and the Role of EU Research Networks Richard Tuffs, European Regions Research, and Innovation Network (ERRIN) |
Session 2: UNIVERSITIES AND BUSINESS
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Introduction to session two Session Chair: Berwyn Davies, Pennaeth Swyddfa/Head of Office, Addysg Uwch Cymru Brwsel/Welsh Higher Education Brussels
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EU initiatives to Stimulate University Business Collaboration Peter Baur, Deputy Head of Unit, Oversight of Economic Partnerships, European Institute of Technology, DG Education and Culture
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The European Business & Innovation Centre Network Philippe Vanrie, CEO European Business Network and Innovation Centre Network
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Session 3: RESEARCHER MOBILITY
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Introduction to session three Session Chair: Professor Neil Forbes, MURG Vice-Chair, Director of Research, Coventry University
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Researchers’ Career and Mobility: From political will, to policy to action Dr Sohail Luka, Policy Officer, European Commission – DG Research, European Research Area – Skills (Unit B2)
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Marie Curie Actions Mike W Rogers, Acting Head of Unit for- People Programme; Marie Curie Actions, Directorate C – Lifelong learning: higher education and international affairs, in DG EAC – Education and Culture
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MURG Spring Conference 24th – 25th March 2011, Manchester Metropolitan University
AGENDA
Thursday 24th March 2011. Modern University Operational Issues:
Research leadership, Graduate Schools, Career progression, Education Communities.
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2.00 – 2:05 |
Welcome and Introduction to Session One, Professor Peter Strike, MURG Chair, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Knowledge Exchange and Business Engagement, University of Sunderland:
Research Leadership, Graduate Schools
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2:05 – 2:35 |
“Coaching to develop research leadership skills for the changing higher education sector”
Dr Annette Fillery-Travis Director of Programmes MProf/DProf Middlesex University
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2:35 – 3:05 |
“Strategic role of graduate schools”
Professor Neil Forbes, Director of Postgraduate Research, Coventry University
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3:20 – 3:25 |
Welcome and Introduction to Session two, Neil Forbes, MURG Executive Committee, Director of Research, University of Coventry:
Leadership structures and other routes for career progression Support for Educators
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3:25 – 3:40 |
“Case studies of leadership and career progression structures – reintroduction of the post of readership at the University of Sunderland”
Professor Peter Strike, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Knowledge Exchange and Business Engagement, University of Sunderland [Also: Vice Chancellor designate, University of Cumbria]
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3:40 – 3:55 |
“Case studies of leadership and career progression structures – is there a role for the associate Dean?”
Professor Andrew Slade, Deputy Vice Chancellor Leeds Metropolitan University & Professor Alison McCleery Director of Research Edinburgh Napier University
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3:55 – 4:10 |
“Case studies of leadership and career progression structures – Professorial grading to support applied research”
Professor Tom Barnes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Enterprise University of Greenwich
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4:10 – 4:40 |
Professor Marilyn Leask Dean of the Faculty of Education, Sport & Tourism & Annika Coughlin, Research Assistant University of Bedfordshire
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Friday 25th March 2011
Modern University Strategic issues:
Business and Community Engagement Programme; HEIF
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10:00 – 10:05 |
Introduction to Session Three, Prof Waqar Ahmad, MURG Executive Committee, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of Research, Middlesex University
JISC Business and Community Engagement
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10:05 – 10:35 |
“Strategic partnerships with externals: opportunity or business imperative.”
Simon Whittemore, Programme Manager Business and Community Engagement JISC
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10:35 – 11:05 |
“Business & Community Engagement: synergies and opportunities for modern universities.”
Prof Di Martin Dean & Chief Information Officer University of Hertfordshire
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11:15 – 11:20 |
Introduction to Session Four, Professor Hefin Rowlands, MURG Executive Committee, Dean of Research & Graduate Studies, University of Newport:
HEIF
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11:20 -12:20 |
Discussion on the HEIF consultation
With introductory presentation from Dr Mark Gray, Director of Knowledge Transfer and CPD, Middlesex University
MURG submitted a response to the HEIF consultation which can be read here.
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