Invitation to a 'RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014: Equality Issues in Research Careers' talk
- When?
- Tuesday 27 November 2012, 12:30 to 14:00
- Where?
- 40 AA 03
- Open to:
- Staff
- Speaker:
- Dr Simonetta Manfredi & Professor Lucy Vickers from the Oxford Brookes University
- Refreshments:
A light buffet lunch will be provided at 12:30
Equality Issues in Research Careers
Presented by Dr Simonetta Manfredi & Professor Lucy Vickers from the Oxford Brookes University
The REF 2014 (& RAE 2008) are by definition highly selective processes and have brought into focus the importance of promoting equality and diversity in research careers. This seminar will present the findings from research commissioned by the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) to investigate the processes adopted by HE institutions and panels in making decisions about inclusion of staff in the 2008 RAE. These recommendations have been included in the guidance developed for selection of staff for the 2014 REF.
New research
The Centre for Diversity Policy Research & Practice at Oxford Brookes University is undertaking a new independent research project to examine the experiences and perceptions of individual academics relating to equality issues and research careers.
Following the seminar, the researchers will be seeking volunteers to participate in further confidential qualitative interviews.
The project aims to establish a better understanding of how to advance equality within research careers, particularly in the light of the gender differentials highlighted in the RAE 2008 submission rates.
It is hoped that the findings will provide a more in-depth view of equality issues within research careers, and further information to help Universities to continue to attract and retain talented researchers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The seminar is aimed at research active staff, research leaders but any other interested staff are welcome to attend.
Numbers are restricted and a place will be allocated to you on a first come, first serve basis.
If you would like to attend please email REF2014@surrey.ac.uk. by Thursday, 22nd November 2012
