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The #RLUK24 Conference took place virtually in March with over 330 attendees

Keynote talks by Torsten Reimer (Chicago), Kate Robson Brown (UCD) Renee Cummings (UVA), @ntshmccrthy.bsky.social & @amudditt.bsky.social @plos.org

📺 Watch recordings from the event at bit.ly/rluk-24

#RLUK24 #AI and innovation in the library

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Thanks to everyone that joined us at the #RLUK24 Conference last week.

Recordings from the event are now available to watch at bit.ly/RLUKconf

Throughly enjoyed #RLUK24! Delighted to have contributed to a session discussing our EDI research in the library, & providing the closing question of the conference to Alison Mudditt. Thank you to all the organisers and contributors 👏

A beautiful black stare looks to the side, while laying across the sofa cushion

An extremely fluffy Grey cat with very floofy paws stares at the camera from one side of the couch

It's unclear to me how these Cat Desicions are made, but after two days of being my conference buddy for #RLUK24, it was decided that a shift change was necessary

#RLUK24 Beyong boundaries: Enabling sector-wide transformation for practitioner research

Sharing the references in my slides in case it takes a while for them to be shared.

I didn’t manage to keep up with everything, and probably missed some things due to focusing on my phone rather than the speaker, but I think I will remember more this way! #RLUK24

@alicecann.bsky.social Thanks for hashtagging the whole workshop. I will be able to write a summary thanks to you! #RLUK24

Now we’re going into a choice of four break-out rooms: Getting started, keeping going, measuring impact, realising ambition. #RLUK24

UKRI World Class Laboratories Fund Support for maintaining and improving facilities to ensure UK researchers have world class laboratories, equipment, and digital resources

The work that Hannah’s team (the infrastructure team at the AHRC includes World Class Laboratories funding, including support for practitioners #RLUK24

Hannah mentioning several projects that have been mentioned before, Professional Practice Fellowships, Research Catalyst Cohort), but also CounterTenor Project #RLUK24

Technicians and technology and skills specialists Research technicians and technology and skills specialists (RTPs) need support in academia to maximise their research effectiveness and individual potential. They have expert knowledge and technical c...

Now hearing from Hannah Chalkin about Research Technical Professionals - anyone who brings indispensable specialist technical skills, at an advance level to a research project (AHRC definition. Maybe here - though haven’t checked) #RLUK24

Becky reminding us to get support from your research office, and contact them as early as possible. They are expert and busy people! #RLUK24

Need for a change in research culture. Describing a project that was really significant and rigorous, but not seen as academic enough. #RLUK24

Frascati Definition of Research | Research Operations Office A clear definition of research is critical to Higher Education statistical reporting, such as the Research Activity Survey commissioned by the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

What if practitioner research is just intentional practice. #RLUK24 Andrea was describing things to do with (I think) the Frascati Manual (random Google by me there!)

#RLUK24 that should be!

Chapter 10: The Research Process – Fundamentals of Business Communication Revised (2022)Share on Twitter

‘Informal research… when you’re short on time and your audience doesn’t need to check your sources’ Sonja and Williams (2022) #RLUK24 I like this quote, and want to read this chapter!

I’m starting a new sub thread now: Andrea Cop, Research and Academic Liaison Manager at National Museums Scotland, is talking about Practitioner Research: A research manager’s perspective. Andrea describing her background, as a lecturer and research, and then research manager. #RLUK24

Becky says that finding a mentor can be a massive hurdle to overcome. But so valuable and vital #RLUK24 Yes!

Alison now giving a tribute to @beckyscott.bsky.social who is creating her outputs in the form of poems! Having mentorship sessions really pick Alison up at the end of a long week. Lovely - and well deserved, #RLUK24

It is rewarding watching others learn and grow. Mentoring, working with mothers builds your CV, your publications, your networks. Have an impact on the profession #RLUK24

Alison’s reflections on mentoring - working with others brings learning, new knowledge. Gaining understanding of a research method only partially aware of before. #RLUK24

Though… time and training are really important in developing research skills. #RLUK24 Yes… I had lots of valuable training opportunities, but have been lacking in the time element!

Hot off the press findings from the LIRG research! I was starting to type up what Alison is staying, but thought this is not my role to put online in quick form! #RLUK24

Describing the LIRG (CILIP Library and Information Research Group) project in Practitioner research, and Alison’s role in mentoring as part of that - multiple teams. Learning as they do research themselves #RLUK24

Experience of fellowship mentoring- meeting monthly. It’s not just about the one research project, about supporting wider development. Can discuss things that won’t necessarily go back to line managers and funders. #RLUK24

Mentoring professional librarians can keep practitioner activities alive when you have moved to an academic role. #RLUK24

As a mentor, your approach to mentoring is likely to be shaped by how you’ve been mentored yourself. Alison is describing and showing photos of the people who have nudged, provided opportunities, inspired and built her confidence #RLUK24

Alison has been looking at some dictionary definitions of mentoring. Words that stand out include: trust, experienced… #RLUK24

Now hearing from Alison Brettle, professor at the University of Salford, with a background in libraries, on a mentor’s perspective on practitioner research. #RLUK24