Individual Research Plans (IRPs)

Individual Research Plans (IRPs)

This session forms part of the CPD programme (research) for York St John University staff for the academic year 2023-24.   This session will look at how staff can use an Individual Research Plan (IRP) to support the development of their research. It will cover how to think about a research vision or strategy, funding, outputs, PGR supervision, esteem and impact. It will consider how an IRP can help prioritise research activity and help support promotion applications. At the end of the session, attendees will have a better appreciation of what an Individual Research Plan is, and how it can help shape a developing research career. This session is facilitated by Professor Robert Mortimer When:  Wednesday 22 February 2024 from 12:30 - 1:30pm   Where: On campus in Skell SK036   How to book: Use this link to Forms to book your place on this session. ...
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Maintaining effective research networks

Maintaining effective research networks

Session facilitated by Dr Spencer Robinson This session will allow you to identify skills and share strategies for effective networking to build effective research relationships. You will be introduced to practical tools to enhance your networking approach and we’ll cover online/virtual modes of networking too given the changing landscape. We’ll explore the purpose of networking and look at it in the context of building relationships. The session will help demystify the networking process, enable you to approach networking strategically, identify the value of your existing networks and how to take practical steps towards its development whatever your career stage. To book your place via Forms, please click here. This event will take place on campus (room TBC). ...
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Introduction to Impact for REF202X

Introduction to Impact for REF202X

Facilitators: Jack Hagyard from the Research Office and Adam Smith from School of Humanities RDF Indicator: C3, D3 Theme: Staff Only  Programme: Research CPD Programme 2021-22 This interactive online workshop will offer a primer on REF Impact and specific guidance on how to start planning now for success in REF202X. The session will be delivered by Jack Hagyard (Research Officer, Grants and Impacts) and Dr Adam J Smith (Senior Lecturer, English Literature). Jack will introduce the Research Office’s new Research Impact Handbook, and Adam will reflect on the lessons he learnt when writing one of the Impact Case Studies for Literature and Creative Writing during REF2021 and make some recommendations for how best to approach the next REF cycle. The session will cover: -Definitions of impact -Disambiguating between pathways to impact and impact -The importance of foundational research outputs when developing pathways to impact -Identifying and nurturing audiences and stakeholders -Gathering, tracking and cataloguing valid impact data Adam and Jack will identify what constitutes a successful REF...
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