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How can you confidently support researchers to use generative AI within their research?
Upcoming this 10 and 17 March, Vitae is holding two online workshops on generative AI, designed for researcher developers and professionals: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Are you looking for comprehensive guidance on generative AI use for researchers?
Vitae’s March Generative AI workshops offer strategy and practical approaches to integrate AI in alignment with institutional policies and practices.
Be guided by expert AI trainers: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Support researchers with generative AI
Vitae’s Generative AI workshops, led by expert AI-trainers Dr Iain Cross and Dr Alina Congreve, are tailored to researcher developers and professionals supporting researchers with generative AI use.
Discover more and how to book: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Vitae members can now login to sign up to the event,
'Using CEDARS insights to drive change.'
Taking place 19 November 10-12pm GMT, the event explores how findings from CEDARS and pulse surveys are shaping the next Research Culture Landscape Survey.
vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Happening now at #VitaeCon2025 the panel 'Approaches to evidencing the impact of researcher development' with speakers Dr Anna Seabourne, Dr Karen Clegg, Martin Edmondson, Dr Sophie Morris and Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne.
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Building researcher capability - read the report from Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social and Vitae of a baseline study of researcher development in 14 UK and Australian universities, launched today at #VitaeCon2025:
www.research-consulting.com/researcher-d...
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#VitaeCon2025 has started at We The Curious in Bristol!
Dr Wayne Mitchell, Imperial College London, is presenting the Keynote, 'Where are the researchers that look like me?'
Vitae Survey on Evaluation and Evidence in Researcher Development
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/vita...
Our friends over at @vitae-news.bsky.social are running a survey on evaluating researcher development initiatives. We can’t wait to hear the results, so be sure to fill it in!
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On Monday 22 September, the in-person element of #VitaeCon2025 starts at We The Curious in Bristol!
Login to the online conference platform and save a seat for the sessions you wish to attend: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
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The speakers for the panel session 'Future-Proofing Researcher Development: Policy Perspectives on Economic Sustainability in HE.'
Thank you to all who have attended the online element #VitaeCon2025
Future-Proofing Researcher Development: Policy Perspectives on Economic Sustainability in HE
Explore how national and institutional policies can align with the values of the Vitae RDF 2025
events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
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Join our RDF Community of Practice at #VitaeCon2025 now as we focus on how institutions are using the RDF 2025.
This session features case studies, and shares best practices for RDF 2025, with the opportunity to ask questions.
Join now: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
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Welcome to Day 1 of the online element of #VitaeCon2025!
We’re starting off with a panel session at 10:00am, ‘Empowering Researchers: Global Insights for Skills-Driven Careers in Research.’
Save your seat and join now: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
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The online element of #VitaeCon2025 has started!
We have a mix of community workshops and panels across today and tomorrow.
The online element of #VitaeCon2025 will take the nine key values identified as central to the Vitae RDF 2025 as a focus.
events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
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SkillsForge are excited to be exhibiting at #VitaeCon2025!
SkillsForge supports the full postgraduate researcher lifecycle while embedding the Vitae RDF to strengthen researcher and supervisor development.
skillsforge.com
Book by 9am tomorrow: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Tomorrow is the start of the online element of #VitaeCon2025!
Don’t forget to login to the conference programme and to save a seat for the sessions you wish to attend – this is required for attendance.
events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
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Read Vitae's response, from CEO Clare Viney, to the announcement to pause REF 2029, below and on our website:
vitae.ac.uk/policy/vitae...
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Vitae members can now explore a range of exclusive resources designed to ensure a smooth and informed transition to the Vitae RDF 2025.
Find mapping guidance, slide decks and more: vitae.ac.uk/vitae-resear...
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@skillfluence.bsky.social Skillfluence will exhibit at #VitaeCon2025.
Skillfluence equip researchers and entrepreneurs with the tools, skills and confidence to empower their research by partnering with universities and organisations across the UK.
skillfluence.co.uk
vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Scriptoria @scriptorialtd.bsky.social will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025.
A sustainable development consultancy, their expertise is in knowledge and data management, communications and engagement, monitoring and learning, and training delivery.
scriptoria.co.uk
vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Vitae are thrilled that Nifty Fox Creative @niftyfoxcreative.bsky.social will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025.
The mission of Nifty Fox is to use visual storytelling for social good - they help academics translate their insights into impact through visual storytelling.
www.niftyfoxcreative.com
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Hosting this year’s Vitae 3MT® Competition 2025 will be Ellie Hurer, influencer behind the Instagram profile @myphdexperience, and PhD student at the University of Hertfordshire.
Register to watch The Vitae 3MT® Competition 2025 and for more information: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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The shortlist and longlist have been announced for the Vitae ICE Awards 2025!
With thanks from co-sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social ECRN and @ukri.org
View the full shortlist and longlist: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
Book now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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We have researcher bursaries available to attend the Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2025! #VitaeCon2025
Sponsored by: @ukri.org @britishacademy.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network and @wellcometrust.bsky.social
Apply now before 31 July: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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There are bursaries available for researchers with an interest in equity, diversity and inclusion within the research environment to attend #VitaeCon2025, generously sponsored by Wellcome @wellcometrust.bsky.social
Apply now before 31 July: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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The programme for #VitaeCon2025 has been launched!
Featuring a range of community workshops, panel sessions and networking opportunities.
View the programme: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...
Book now by Monday 1 September: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Epigeum will be exhibiting at this year's #VitaeCon2025!
Epigeum collaborates with universities and colleges worldwide to provide online courses that support their research, study, and wellbeing activities.
learningresources.sagepub.com/epigeum
Book for #VitaeCon2025
vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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The British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network @britishacademy.bsky.social are sponsoring multiple bursaries for #VitaeCon2025
Researchers must be a part of the BA ECRN, see more info: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/early-career...
Apply now by 31 July: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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Dates announced for Vitae 3MT®
The Vitae 3MT® Competition final 2025 will be streamed live on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
The winners will then be announced on Friday 3 October 2025. Details on how to register to watch will be available in summer 2025.
vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...
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The UK’s new Industrial Strategy promises bold transformation, but people must be at the heart of delivering it.
At Vitae, we’re calling for greater focus on the people behind the progress — and the conditions they need to thrive.
Read our article now: vitae.ac.uk/people-and-c...
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The deadline to submit your institution’s winner’s video and quarter-final registration form for the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition, supported by The Conversation UK @theconversation.com and The Brilliant Club, is tomorrow, Friday 27 June!
Submit now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...