Event title:

PGR Skills Development and Social Forum - Research: Engagement, Impact and Commercialisation

Event details

Event details

Date:
Friday, 25th May 2018
Time:
10:00 - 13:00
Location:
Wilberforce LT15
Campus:
Hull Campus
Categories:
  PGR Skills and Social Forum  

Event description

Event description

Research: Engagement, Impact and Commercialisation 

We are pleased to confirm the details of the next PGR Skills Development and Social Forum.  

Our speakers will cover various aspects of the above themes in general terms and also in relation to their particular discipline.  Topics may include some of the following:  

  1. Research Impact.
  2. Public Engagement.
  3. University/Industry/Community collaboration. 
  4. Commercialisation of Research.
  5. Building Relationships with Stakeholders. 
  6. Action Research.
  7. Participatory Research.
  8. Planning Research with Impact in mind. 
  9. Adding impact to an existing project.

Current speakers confirmed include:

10am - 10.30am

Refreshments and Networking - First Floor Concourse Wilberforce Building. 

10.30 - 10.35 - Introduction to the Forum - Professor Michael Gratzke, 

10.35 - 11.10am

Professor Philip Leigh, Director of Business Engagement and Enterprise, Faculty of Science and Engineering.  

11.15 - 11.45am

Dr Matthew Hardman, Reader in Wound Healing, Head of the Wound Healing Research Group, Director of Research-School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences. Find out more about Dr Hardman's pioneering multi-disciplinary collaboration with Smith & Nephew, the global medical technology business. 

11.50 - 12.30pm

Professor Michael Gratzke, Professor of German and Comparative Literature, Director of the Graduate School. Prior to that Professor Gratzke was Associate Dean for Research in the Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education.  

12.30pm - 1pm 

Student Open Forum - Led by Professor Michael Gratzke

Student-led questions and discussion related to the morning's talks. 

If you have any queries please contact Jackie McAndrew, Public Engagement and PGR Experience Specialist, The Graduate School on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk  

 

Registration

Registration

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The Skills Development and Social Forum will also provide regular opportunities for socialising with other postgraduate students, facilitating collaboration with peers across the disciplines and subjects in a supportive and friendly environment. The forum will:

  • Enable students to feel part of a welcoming Postgraduate Researcher community.
  • Provide students the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others including professionals from within and outside the University, post doctoral researchers, experienced academics, and "senior" PhD students from the University.
  • Provide a range of development opportunities for PhD students to share their experience with other PhD students, and to develop a range of general skills including: presentation, public speaking, public engagement, teamwork, leadership and group work.  
  • Enable students to positively influence a wide range of support services and facilities.  

These sessions cover topics that have been requested by students. 

They are in addition to the formal sessions offered by various teams within the University. 

They cover topics that students would like a little more information on, a short useful summary or sign-posting session if you like, or an opportunity to hear about somebody else's research journey.  

The sessions are not compulsory, it is your choice to attend. They are centrally organised by the Graduate School, 

Please note these sessions are not intended to replace:

  1. Any of the modules offered as part of the PGTS (Post Graduate Training Scheme).  You should still attend the sessions that your department recommends for you or that are compulsory as part of your particular study route.
  2. Any formal skills sessions that your individual school or faculty runs for PhD/PGR students.
  3. The Skills Development Workshops for Postgraduate Students offered by the Library Skills Team.
  4. Formal CPD sessions for the professional development of University staff that are organised by the Staff Development Team or Learning Enhancement and Academic Practice (LEAP).