R&I Conference 2023 - Day 1 - REF
The inaugural annual Cardiff Met Research and Innovation Conference took place on the 11th and 12th of May 2023 at the Principality Stadium. The 2-day event was an opportunity to both celebrate Cardiff Met’s success and reflect on areas for improvement as we develop our Research and Innovation (R&I) culture. The focus of Day 1 was on developing our research environment in the run up to REF2028.
Hosted by the PV-C Research & Innovation, Professor Sheldon Hanton, Day 1 focused on how we develop an outstanding research environment that supports the submission of half our academic staff and an average grade of Internationally Excellent. We reflected on what went well in REF2021 as well as what needs to improve. The conference heard from a range of eminent speakers, both internal and external, with extensive opportunity for Q&A, networking and discussion over next steps. Day 1 was attended by Deans, managers of research, research active staff and those who are keen to become research active.
R&I Conference 2023 - Day 1 session details
Welcome Address - Prof Sheldon Hanton, Pro Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Northumbria’s Rise from 80th to 23rd by Research Power (2012-2022) - Prof Glen McHale, Chair of Interfacial Science & Engineering & Director of Chemical Engineering (University of Edinburgh), previously Pro Vice Chancellor of REF (University of Northumbria)
Quality and Focus – Learning from our Journey Towards Research Excellence - Prof Sam Gray, Head of Research Environment and Impact (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Q&A with Sam Gray and Prof Glen McHale
Impact Literacy: the Why, Who, What and How, plus Q&A - Dr Julie Bayley, Director of Research Impact Development (University of Lincoln)
An Environment for Impact? Reflections on preparing for REF2021, plus Q&A - Debbie Savage, Acting Associate Dean of Research (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in REF 2021, plus Q&A - Professor Scott Fleming, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Bishop Grosseteste University)
Closing Remarks - Prof Sheldon Hanton, Pro Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
