Researcher Development
Vitae realising the potential of researchers
Vitae realising the potential of researchers
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Vitae, a new organisation to champion the professional and career development of researchers, was launched on 25 June 2008 by Ian Pearson MP alongside the new Concordat to support the career development of researchers.
Funded by Research Councils UK (RCUK) and managed by CRAC: The Career Development Organisation, Vitae builds on previous work by the UK GRAD Programme and UKHERD to build capacity in the HE sector to support researchers. Delivered in partnership with regional Hub host universities, Vitae will work with higher education institutions, researchers and employers to make real and positive change.
Vitae's vision is for the UK to be world-class in supporting the professional development of researchers and researcher careers. |
 Janet Metcalfe, Head of Vitae speaking at the joint launch of Vitae and the revised Concordat for researchers on 25 June 2008 at Westminster Central Hall |
The programme has four key aims:
- championing the development and implementation of effective policy
- enhancing higher education provision through sharing practice and resource
- providing access to development opportunities and resources
- building an evidence base to support the researcher development agenda.
Vitae will continue to develop its activities during 2208
The new Vitae website was launched on 25 June with sections for postgraduate researchers, research staff and staff supporting researchers. The functionality and content will be extended during 2008. The GRAD site will remain in place until the end of the year.
The Vitae conference will take place on 8-9 September in London. It will combine what used to be the GRAD and HERD separate annual conferences. Download the Conference brochure and find more about the programme at the Researcher Conferences website.
The GRADschools programme delivered at national level is being reduced in response to increasing provision made by HEIs. Vitae will run a small programme of provision direct for researchers where it adds value to the work done on a national basis.
What does this mean for you?
As an individual in the Vitae network, you will have access to national activities; regional hub newsletters, events and activities; latest news and policy updates; research projects; innovative pilot projects; careers and development resources; communities of practice; and a network of colleagues to share thoughts, ideas and practice.
As an individual in the Vitae network, you will have access to national activities; regional hub newsletters, events and activities; latest news and policy updates; research projects; innovative pilot projects; careers and development resources; communities of practice; and a network of colleagues to share thoughts, ideas and practice.
For more information about the new Vitae programme, please visit the new website.
A fuller set of activities will be launched at the Vitae Researcher Development Conference.
