Thought this might be of interest, I got it from the University's mailing list.
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From:
Karen White <k.w...@sussex.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Subject: Building & Sustaining Research Networks for Women in SET (fwd) (fwd)
To:
lifes...@admin.susx.ac.uk,
lifes...@admin.susx.ac.uk
For info.
Apologies to all male colleagues as this is probably not of interest
best regards
Karen
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Dear All,
Could you please circulate this information (below and attached) for our
next workshop, held jointly with the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
many thanks,
Ross.
A Joint Vitae South East Hub and UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
Workshop
BUILDING & SUSTAINING RESEARCH NETWORKS
FOR
WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (SET)
Friday 20 March 2009
10.00-16.30
The University of Reading
The importance of building collaborative networks to enhance research
development, identify funding sources and further your career opportunities
cannot be underestimated. This one-day workshop will enable you to:
" Understand the purpose and benefits of developing research and support
networks
" Identify and build internal and external networks
" Explore the potential for setting up women's network and overcoming the
challenges and barriers
" Learn about the importance of role models and mentoring for women's
research and career development - both inside and outside academia.
Sessions include:
Representatives from BBSRC & EPSRC on the Research Council's view on the
importance of collaborative research
The role of the Athena Swan Charter
Building networks & peer mentoring circles
Making the most of conferences
Speakers include:
Ayo Bakare, Organisations & Networks Coordinator, UK Resource Centre for
Women in SET
Dr Shirley Ellis, Research Leader, Institute of Animal Health
Gill Johnston, Vitae South East Hub Coordinator
Professor Averil Macdonald, The University of Reading
Rachel Tobbell, Manager - Services for Women, UK Resource Centre for Women
in SET
Janet Wilkinson, Skills Trainer & Consultant, 3x3 Consulting
Attendance is free of charge but places are limited. To book a place please
contact Ross English on
se...@vitae.ac.uk or on 01273 877920 stating your
name, institution and any dietary requirements. Parking is limited so if
you will be intending to drive to the workshop, please let Ross know when
you reserve a place.
Dr Ross M. English
Hub Manager
Vitae South-East Hub
The Teaching, Learning and Development Unit
Arts E 304
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9SN
Tel: 01273 877920
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Kind Regards
Sarah Robins-Hobden
--
Sarah Robins-Hobden, Projects Officer
Teaching and Learning Development Unit, Arts E, E304
University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9SN
T: 01273 873230
E:
S.L.Robi...@sussex.ac.uk
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sp2/
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Karen White
Graduate School Co-ordinator
School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QG
Tel: 0044 (0)1273 872774
Dear All, please find details of the next Vitae SE Hub workshop below and attached for circulation.
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Dear All,
Could you please circulate this information (below and attached) for our
next workshop, held jointly with the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
many thanks,
Ross.
A Joint Vitae South East Hub and UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
Workshop
BUILDING & SUSTAINING RESEARCH NETWORKS
FOR
WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (SET)
Friday 20 March 2009
10.00-16.30
The University of Reading
The importance of building collaborative networks to enhance research
development, identify funding sources and further your career opportunities
cannot be underestimated. This one-day workshop will enable you to:
" Understand the purpose and benefits of developing research and support
networks
" Identify and build internal and external networks
" Explore the potential for setting up women's network and overcoming the
challenges and barriers
" Learn about the importance of role models and mentoring for women's
research and career development - both inside and outside academia.
Sessions include:
Representatives from BBSRC & EPSRC on the Research Council's view on the
importance of collaborative research
The role of the Athena Swan Charter
Building networks & peer mentoring circles
Making the most of conferences
Speakers include:
Ayo Bakare, Organisations & Networks Coordinator, UK Resource Centre for
Women in SET
Dr Shirley Ellis, Research Leader, Institute of Animal Health
Gill Johnston, Vitae South East Hub Coordinator
Professor Averil Macdonald, The University of Reading
Rachel Tobbell, Manager - Services for Women, UK Resource Centre for Women
in SET
Janet Wilkinson, Skills Trainer & Consultant, 3x3 Consulting
Attendance is free of charge but places are limited. To book a place please
contact Ross English on
se...@vitae.ac.uk or on 01273 877920 stating your
name, institution and any dietary requirements. Parking is limited so if
you will be intending to drive to the workshop, please let Ross know when
you reserve a place.
Dr Ross M. English
Hub Manager
Vitae South-East Hub
The Teaching, Learning and Development Unit
Arts E 304
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9SN
Tel: 01273 877920
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Kind Regards
Sarah Robins-Hobden
--
Sarah Robins-Hobden, Projects Officer
Teaching and Learning Development Unit, Arts E, E304
University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9SN
T: 01273 873230
E:
S.L.Robi...@sussex.ac.uk
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Dear All,
Could you please circulate this information (below and attached) for our next workshop, held jointly with the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
many thanks,
Ross.
A Joint Vitae South East Hub and UK Resource Centre for Women in SET Workshop
BUILDING & SUSTAINING RESEARCH NETWORKS
FOR
WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (SET)
Friday 20 March 2009
10.00-16.30
The University of Reading
The importance of building collaborative networks to enhance research development, identify funding sources and further your career opportunities cannot be underestimated. This one-day workshop will enable you to:
" Understand the purpose and benefits of developing research and support networks
" Identify and build internal and external networks
" Explore the potential for setting up women's network and overcoming the challenges and barriers
" Learn about the importance of role models and mentoring for women's research and career development - both inside and outside academia.
Sessions include:
Representatives from BBSRC & EPSRC on the Research Council's view on the importance of collaborative research
The role of the Athena Swan Charter
Building networks & peer mentoring circles
Making the most of conferences
Speakers include:
Ayo Bakare, Organisations & Networks Coordinator, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
Dr Shirley Ellis, Research Leader, Institute of Animal Health
Gill Johnston, Vitae South East Hub Coordinator
Professor Averil Macdonald, The University of Reading
Rachel Tobbell, Manager - Services for Women, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET
Janet Wilkinson, Skills Trainer & Consultant, 3x3 Consulting
Attendance is free of charge but places are limited. To book a place please contact Ross English on
se...@vitae.ac.uk or on 01273 877920 stating your name, institution and any dietary requirements. Parking is limited so if you will be intending to drive to the workshop, please let Ross know when you reserve a place.
Dr Ross M. English
Hub Manager
Vitae South-East Hub
The Teaching, Learning and Development Unit
Arts E 304
University of Sussex
Brighton BN1 9SN
Tel: 01273 877920