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Call for NCCPE-ESRC Research Synthesis 2009 Proposals – Deadline 31st July

Two Topics are available:

1) Widening Participation from Undergraduate to Post-graduate Research Degrees

2) Academic Promotion Criteria for Third Stream Activity

The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) is working with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to commission research syntheses relevant to higher education and public engagement. The NCCPE is managing this call and welcomes applicants to address the stated topic.

Further calls will be launched on additional topics.

This synthesis will uncover and synthesise current academic literature and report on this topic. It is intended that the synthesis will outline the existing data and highlight any trends and/or gaps in existing knowledge. If justified, appropriate ‘grey’ literature may also be referenced.

Applications can be made for up to £15,000 for this synthesis, with additional funding available for outputs and dissemination, as agreed with the NCCPE and ESRC. It is anticipated that this synthesis will be conducted during the autumn of 2009. 

The final product of the synthesis will include a written synthesis report along with a PowerPoint presentation.

The deadline for applications to be submitted is 12:00 on 31 July 2009, via the University of Bristol’s e-tendering system.

All relevant documents, as well as further information, is available by registering at https://tender.bris.ac.uk/procontract/bristol/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm

Please contact Sandra Spencer for any enquiries at nccpe.enquiries@uwe.ac.uk

Researcher Careers and Recession: Online Discussion Space – 13th July

Join in the discussions!  www.vitae.ac.uk/careersandrecession

Anyone with an interest in the potential impacts of the recession on researcher careers is welcome to engage in the discussions.

Vitae have set up an online discussion space on researcher careers and recession.  We have dedicated this space on the website to post various articles (commissioned specifically for this space) on the topic of the recession and its potential impact on researcher careers.  Throughout this week we will be posting new articles on a daily basis.

You can make comments on the articles, raise questions and concerns and post up any useful or related web links that you want to share with others.

So far on this space we have:

‘Research and recession’ By Fiona Christie, Careers coordinator for postgraduate researchers, University of Salford

‘Challenges and perspectives for early career researchers during the current economic climate’ by Professor Sarah O’Hara, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Professor Bob Webb, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Nottingham

‘Impact of the recession on research and research careers’ By Aaron Porter, Vice-President (Higher Education), National Union of Students

Thanks in advance for your comments and feedback!

www.vitae.ac.uk/careersandrecession

TALKSCIENCE Event at the British Library: Scientific Findings in a Digital World – What is the Genuine Article? 22nd July

Join a discussion with John Wilbanks tackling some of the following questions:

In an age of digital content and communication, does the notion of the scientific ‘article’ remain relevant?  Will opening access to the outputs of scientific research really improve innovation?  Does more access to research data and information necessarily mean we are better informed?

John Wilbanks is the Executive Director of Science Commons and Vice President of Creative Commons.

Join the discussion online.

22 July 2009, 18.00 – 20.30, Price £5 (booking required)

British Library, 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

Refreshments included

How to Book:  Box Office  T +44 (0)1937 546546,   TalkScience@bl.uk   www.bl.uk/science

ARCISS Workshop: Survive or Prosper? – A Workshop on Directing Research Centers – 6th October

This workshop explores key issues relevant to creating, sustaining and, ultimately, making a research centre prosper.

This event will be held on Tuesday 6th October 2009, at The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH from 10.00 – 15.45pm (with lunch).

Full details and booking forms are available at:

http://www.arciss.ac.uk/pages/events.html

ARCISS Workshop: Strategies and Challenges for Interdisciplinary Research Groups – 14th September

This Workshop is intended to provide an opportunity for managers and senior administrators of interdisciplinary research groups, including centers and programmes, to discuss common challenges when developing interdisciplinary research strategies.

This event will be held on Monday 14th September 2009, from 10.30 – 3.30pm (with lunch) at Pollock Halls Campus, University of Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AU.

Full details and booking forms are available at:

http://www.arciss.ac.uk/pages/events.html

Missenden Centre Workshop: Professional Doctorates – Design and Effective Supervision 19/20 November

Anne Grinyer, Institute for Health Research, Lancaster University

Caroline Gatrell,  Lancaster University Management School, author of ‘Mission impossible: doing a part-time PhD’ and Managing Part-time study

We will provide new and experienced supervisors, deans and administrators who have responsibility for setting up and running professional doctorates, an opportunity to examine and share experience of good and bad practice.  All materials provided can be copied and used in in-house training sessions for postgraduate students and their supervisors.

Participants at all seminars will be invited to share topics and problems of interest to their institution.

Details and online bookings:  www.missendencentre.co.uk

or email eva.nj@missendenabbey.ltd.uk  or call Eva on 01494 866811

Missenden Centre Workshop: Making a Successful Research Grant Proposal 5/6 November

Our unique hands-on research bidding clinic as featured in THE.

Bring a draft, or previously successful application, for advice on how to turn it into an award-winning form.

Sarah Andrew, Dean of Applied and Health Sciences, University of Chester

Robert Crawshaw, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Lancaster University

‘When attending your last year’s seminar on how to write successful bids for research funding I had brought along a draft for an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship application. Discussing my application with Sarah Andrew and Robert Crawshaw as well as the advice and input from the other participants made an essential contribution to re-shaping my application. I have now learned from ESRC that my fellowship application was successful, and I will start with the fellowship sometimes later this year!’ Participant 2008

‘I thought I’d just drop you a quick email to let you know that my ESRC proposal that I brought to the workshop you did last November (2008) – Cycling Cultures in a mass motorised society –  has been awarded 2 years’ funding.  I definitely think that the Missenden workshops I’ve attended have improved my grant writing skills. Thanks again!’  Dr. Rachel Aldred, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of East London

Details and online bookings:  www.missendencentre.co.uk

or email eva.nj@missendenabbey.ltd.uk  or call Eva on 01494 866811

Missenden Centre Workshop: Effective Supervision 17/18 September

Now in its 22^nd year.  For doctoral supervisors and tutors, and all those who need to deliver supervisory training.  All materials provided can be copied and used in in-house training sessions for postgraduate supervisors and students.  You can indicate your special requirements.

Details and online bookings:  www.missendencentre.co.uk

or email eva.nj@missendenabbey.ltd.uk  or call Eva on 01494 866811