REDS 2017
REDS 2017 presented new outlooks on the development of researchers in a changed landscape: pedagogy and theory. It was held at the University of Leeds, 12th October 2017
The 2017 conference discussed the notion of embedding opportunities for broader development for doctoral and early career researchers, which is now well established in many universities internationally, supported by the requirements of funders of research. Demand for provision of development programmes continues to grow, mirroring university research strategies which now consistently speak of growth in research capacity by increasing targets in research income and doctoral numbers. Additionally it was recognised that the career landscape for doctoral graduates is now characterised more fully than when we initially launched development programmes 10 years ago, and that early career researchers need to develop an ever broader skills set to be successful in research. We must work to equip researchers with the skills, behaviours, and attitudes that match employer needs inside and outside of HE contexts. Our discussions were mindful of the financial cost of higher study, and the impact this could have on choice to pursue doctorates. We feel increasing pressure to make sure the doctorate represents value as a career endeavour. As such we as developers can expect to face further volume increases, changing priorities, and fresh employability challenges, and each of us should examine whether our established pedagogies and programme concepts are appropriate for the future of the development of researchers.
Conference content
- Changing the landscape of researcher development: new outlooks on theory and theoretical perspectives Download presentation Evans
Professor Linda Evans, University of Leeds - Challenges facing researcher developers in developing the contemporary researchers Download presentation Sears
Dr Heather Sears, University of Coventry - Adopting open research practices: engaging doctoral students through debate-based learning Download presentation Daoutis Gilliam
Dr Christine Daoutis & Dr Christian Gilliam, University of Surrey
- Making space to study: student experiences of managing time and space in an Online MPhil/PhD Download presentation Freeman Oliver
Dr Richard Freeman, Professor Martin Oliver, University College London - Development programmes for new doctoral supervisors –do they work? Download presentation Lipka
Dr Sigrid Lipka, University of Derby - Challenging values and attitudes that support Researcher Development? Download presentation Barnes Warnock
Dr Lorna Warnock, Dr Amanda Barnes, University of York
- Exploring mechanisms of academic reproduction and positioning within the field of postdoctoral research Download presentation Soubes
Dr Sandrine Soubes, University of Sheffield - Teach early, teach often: how early career researchers learn to supervise Download presentation Guccione
Dr Kay Guccione, University of Sheffield - What do researchers want? Investigating PhD students’ perceptions of skills development Download presentation Oddy
Dr Niall Oddy, Durham University
- Supporting diverse PGR journeys through researcher communities Download presentation Kneafsy Adams
Mary Beth Kneafsey and Dr Elizabeth Adams, University of Glasgow
- Refocusing Research Education in Malaysia Download presentation Saadi Dash Collins
Dr. Ismail Ait Saadi, Prof. D.P. Dash & Dr. Heidi Collins, Swinburne University of Technology
- Should building creative competencies be central to researcher development? Download presentation Benbenek
Dr Mary Beth Benbenek, University of Cambridge - Rethinking skills: The Dynamic Development Model Download presentation Bromley
Dr Tony Bromley, University of Leeds - The lived experiences of current Research Fellows in prestigious fellowship schemes Download presentation Petichakis
Dr Christos Petichakis, Dr Eli Saetnan, Dr Lynn Clark, University of Liverpool - Time to Learn: Lessons from Allotment Gardeners Download presentation Taylor
Dr Kate Taylor, University of Leeds