Vitae Podcast

Professor Andrew George speaks on the future of doctoral training, providing an Imperial College London perspective with some focus on funding provision.

Professor Geraint Johnes (Lancaster University) speaks on some of the 24 themes from the Smith review, 'One-step beyond' and the reviews relationship to postgraduate education.

Questions and answers from the 'Delivering the vision for the Concordat' session on day 2 of the Researcher Development Conference 2010.

Professor Brigid Heywood (The Open University)speaks on equality and diversity issues, and some of the challenges in light of career development.

Professor April McMahon (University of Edinburgh) gives a broad institutional perspective on developing research staff in light of the Concordat.

Dr Iain Cameron speaks on RCUK expectations to the Roberts agenda.

Dr Katrien Maes (League of European Research Universities)provides a European perspective on the work of universities on researcher careers.

Professor Sir Ivor Crewe (Concordat Strategy Group & University of Oxford)speaks on delivering the vision for the Concordat.

Professor David Gani speaks on delivering the vision for the Concordat.

Dr Janet Metcalfe (Chair and Head, Vitae) presents the latest major developments for Vitae including the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), building knowledge of researcher careers and other significant news.

Professor Barbara Evans (Dean of Graduate School, University of British Columbia) speaks during the Opening Plenary of the Researcher Development Conference on developing researchers for diverse careers.

An introduction taken from the opening plenary at the Vitae researcher development conference 2010. The welcoming speech is delivered by Dr Janet Metcalfe (Chair and Head, Vitae). Ellen Pearce (Director, Vitae) delivers an introduction to the conference, stating the key themes for this years conference.