21st European biomass conference and exhibition
The 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition will be held in Copenhagen from 3 - 6 June 2013. The EC’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) will be coordinating the Technical Programme. The event will cover all aspects of biomass from research to industry and markets. It will also include an industrial exhibition that brings biomass scientists and engineers together with the biomass industry. More details are available on the conference website.
World Research and Innovation Congress, Brussels, 5 and 6 June
The first World Research and Innovation Congress – Pioneers in Healthcare conference takes place at the Steigenberger Grandhotel, Brussels on the 5 and 6 June, 2013.
Bringing together over 500 of the world’s top scientific health professionals to discuss future challenges and strategies on the key issues facing healthcare research today.
The event has an exciting line-up of speakers including British Council Director Science, Dr. Claire McNulty.
Find out more and register here.
HR Strategies for Researchers, 24 May 2013
Eight years after the European Charter and Code for the Recruitment of Researchers was launched at the UK Presidency conference in London, this timely event will explore:
- European Commission strategy for implementation of the European Charter and Code in the context of the European Research Area and the feasibility study for a European certification mechanism for good
- HR management of researchers
- a new report to be launched at the event comparing HR Excellence in Research implementation plans published across Europe
- experiences and good practice from institutions with the HR Excellence in Research Award, including the 2-year internal review process
- next steps and future plans
The outcomes of this event will inform the feasibility study currently being undertaken into the scope of an accreditation mechanism for HR management of researchers.
The event will be chaired by Professor Trevor McMillan, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research, Lancaster University and on behalf of the UK panel assessing UK submissions for the HR Excellence in Research Award.
For further information and to book your place go to www.vitae.ac.uk/hrstrategies
Vitae researcher development international conference, 4-5 September, Manchester
Call for workshops and special interest sessions now open till Thursday 6 June 2013. We invite proposals for workshop sessions and special interest sessions.
The conference will address the strategic and practical implications of the following themes:
- Policy developments relating to the doctoral education and employing researchers
- Building institutional capacity for researchers' professional development to maintain research excellence
- Demonstrating the value of researcher development on research outputs, researcher careers, economic prosperity and society
- Sustainable practice to support researcher skills, professional and career development
Early bird booking rates are available until Monday 15 July. To submit a proposal or to book your place, go to www.vitae.ac.uk/conference2013
