Vitae Researcher Development International Conference 2019

The Vitae Conference is the only dedicated event that brings together all those with a strategic and practical role in developing researchers. Last year's event saw around 400 participants, from the UK and internationally, including pro-vice-chancellors, heads of faculty, heads of graduate schools, HR directors, careers advisors, staff developers and trainers. Participants at the conference will: - Trends in the wider research, employment, and policy environments and how these might affect researcher development strategy - Strategic opportunities and challenges for organisations in creating and sustaining environments where researchers can flourish - Innovative and practical approaches to the professional and career development of researchers across all career stages and institutional contexts - Evidence and evaluation of researcher careers and the impact of researcher development - Exploring the career development needs of researcher developers within the context of a new and evolving profession