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This online session on Wednesday 7 May 2025, 13:00-13:45, is aimed at all academics to provide an overview of the Research & Enterprise Database.
Including how to access the system, the information available to view, budget management via RED, and how to use RED to identify your supporting pre and post award officers.
For any queries regarding this workshop, please contact RKE Development Framework
The primary aim of this event is to raise participants’ awareness of how to get started in research at BU or, for more established staff, how to take their research to the next level. It will provide participants with essential, practical information and orientation in key stages and processes of research and knowledge exchange at BU
You’ll be made aware of the support available at each stage of the research lifecycle and get an introduction to the Research, Development & Support Team, who are here to help! It will be hosted by our experts who are responsible for strategy, outputs, ethics, public engagement, knowledge exchange, project management & training. It will include:
Come along, join in, get some important insights – hopefully see you there! Book your place HERE
If you are new to academia, it may be helpful for you to meet with your faculty mentor to guide your familiarisation of research at BU and expectations of an early career researcher before attending this induction. You can also join the Early Career researcher (ECR) Network.
For some background and more immediate information on RDS, please head to the RKE SharePoint
For further information on this event or joining the ECRN, please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
This development session is aimed at any colleagues dealing with feelings of imposter syndrome in academia. The session will offer a space to discuss this growing issue as well as offer advice, guidance and support on how to manage, avoid and overcome such feelings. At the end of the session, attendees will have achieved greater confidence in developing their career and profile.
This workshop is facilitated by our ECRN leads, Prof Sam Goodman & Prof Ann Hemingway, and is aimed at: All staff – Academic, teaching, research, professional services & PGRs.
Book your place HERE
For any queries regarding this workshop, please contact RKE Development Framework
The BU ECRN & RKEDF are delighted to offer funding to organise an event, roundtable, meeting, training, or workshop in support of research at BU.
This funding supports BU Early Career Researcher Network members to organise and facilitate an event that can be thematic, subject/discipline based, foster community engagement, knowledge exchange or networking and does the following;
– Brings ECRs and others together to share ideas, knowledge and learning.
– Provides a space for intellectual discussion.
– Helps to facilitate collaboration and future opportunities.
– Enables an opportunity for networking.
BU ECRN members can access up to £500 to organise and host an event, roundtable, meeting, training, or workshop at BU. Please see the requirements below.
Read about past successful applicants here: BU Research Blog | Early Career Researcher networking funding outcomes: A Tabletop Discussion on Cyber Signatures in Human Trafficking | Bournemouth University
– Please note all requests are subject to approval by the RKEDF Team and must be made at least 3 weeks in advance of the event date. No reimbursements for payments will be made without prior authorisation from the team.
– All expenses must be paid by the end of the BU financial year (July 2025)
– You will need to receive written confirmation from RKDEF that your request has been successful before you can proceed with organising the event.
– The event cannot have taken place prior to submitting your application.
Eligible costs
Ineligible Costs
How to apply:
Please download and complete all of the sections of the EOI for BU ECRN Funding 2425 (500 words max per section) and email your completed application to: RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk by 10th March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 17th March 2025.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact BU ECRN Academic Leads Ann Hemingway (aheming@bournemouth.ac.uk) and Sam Goodman (sgoodman@bournemouth.ac.uk) or RKEDF Advisor Joelle Fallows (jfallows@bournemouth.ac.uk).
Book now for RKEDF training in March 2025
Click on the titles to find further details and book your place
ECRN: Intellectual Property and Your Research
Tuesday 4th March 14:00-15:30 – online
Intellectual Property underpins academic research, as it is through Intellectual Property protection that we can protect, commercialise, and own our research & creative outputs. As researchers, we are constantly engaged in the works and products of others, all of which are underpinned and protected by Intellectual Property. We are also constantly creating our own outputs that can be protected by Intellectual Property. This workshop will explain the key areas of Intellectual Property that relate to academic research; how to protect your own Intellectual Property; and how to avoid infringing on the Intellectual Property of others.
Research Data Management: An introduction
Wednesday 5th March 12:00 – 13:00 – online
Attendance is recommended for any academic wishing to maximise the impact of their research data, and to learn how it can be managed through the research life cycle in a way that complies with research best practice and any legal, ethical or commercial requirements. It aligns with BU’s Research Data Policy, which closely reflects many funder and journal requirements.
Writing for The Conversation interactive workshop
Wednesday 5th March 14:00-16:00, in person, Talbot Campus
Learn how to consider the news potential of your expertise, how to look for story hooks and angles from the news, how to write a quality story pitch to section editors, and other advice. In this interactive session, you’ll find out more about communicating your research to the public, what The Conversation is looking for, and have the chance to discuss your research with a Conversation editor and pitch potential story ideas.
BRIAN – drop-in surgery – no booking required
Tuesday 11th March 14:00-16:00, F203, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus
This is a 2 hour drop in surgery for any questions or issues relating to BRIAN. No question is a stupid question so pop in and ask.
Wednesday 19th March 13:00-14:00, in person, Talbot Campus
This session is aimed at colleagues dealing with feelings of imposter syndrome in academia. The session will offer a space to discuss this growing issue as well as offer advice, guidance and support on how to manage, avoid and overcome such feelings. At the end of the session attendees will have achieved greater confidence in developing their career and profile. This workshop aimed at: All staff – Academic, teaching, research, professional services.
Principal Investigation – Post Award for RKE
Wednesday 19th March 13:00-14:30, in person, BGB, Lansdowne
This session is aimed at any researcher who is or plans to be a Principal Investigator for an externally funded research or knowledge exchange project. By the end of the session, attendees will have a strong foundation of what to expect when being responsible for their awarded projects. Topics covered include:
Wednesday 19th March 13:00-14:00, in person, Talbot Campus
Sometimes organisations can see an opportunity for growth, something that will supercharge their business, but they don’t quite know where or how to start. That’s when a Knowledge Transfer Partnership could help. We are hosting a series of developmental sessions for staff (and businesses) to debunk myths, provide insights, and forge connections. This session will focus on Fiduciary Responsibility and Evaluation of Company Accounts, Demonstration of Financial Strength, Suitability of Company Finances & Eligibility for KTP Scheme.
Links for further RKE information and support are below:
RKE SharePoint page: RKE – Home
RKEDF SharePoint for development opportunities: Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Framework RKEDF – Home
RKEDF Brightspace: Homepage – Research & Knowledge Exchange Development Framework
Please help us in avoiding any waste of resources; make sure you can attend or cancel your booking prior to the session. For any further information, please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
Are you a Principal Investigator or planning to be one? Then book now for this in person session!
This is for researchers who are or plan to be a Principal Investigator for an externally funded research or knowledge exchange project and is taking place in BGB, 13:00-14:30 on Weds, 19th March 2025.
Topics covered include:
• What is post award?
• Roles and responsibilities
• Systems
• Key policies
• Starting your awarded project
• Making changes to your project and reporting
• Hints and tips
By the end of the session, attendees will have a strong foundation of what to expect when being responsible for their awarded projects.
For any queries regarding this workshop, please contact RKE Development Framework
The BU ECRN & RKEDF are delighted to offer funding to organise an event, roundtable, meeting, training, or workshop in support of research at BU.
This funding supports BU Early Career Researcher Network members to organise and facilitate an event that can be thematic, subject/discipline based, foster community engagement, knowledge exchange or networking and does the following;
– Brings ECRs and others together to share ideas, knowledge and learning.
– Provides a space for intellectual discussion.
– Helps to facilitate collaboration and future opportunities.
– Enables an opportunity for networking.
BU ECRN members can access up to £500 to organise and host an event, roundtable, meeting, training, or workshop at BU. Please see the requirements below.
Read about past successful applicants here: BU Research Blog | Early Career Researcher networking funding outcomes: A Tabletop Discussion on Cyber Signatures in Human Trafficking | Bournemouth University
– Please note all requests are subject to approval by the RKEDF Team and must be made at least 3 weeks in advance of the event date. No reimbursements for payments will be made without prior authorisation from the team.
– All expenses must be paid by the end of the BU financial year (July 2025)
– You will need to receive written confirmation from RKDEF that your request has been successful before you can proceed with organising the event.
– The event cannot have taken place prior to submitting your application.
Eligible costs
Ineligible Costs
How to apply:
Please download and complete all of the sections of the EOI for BU ECRN Funding 2425 (500 words max per section) and email your completed application to: RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk by 10th March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 17th March 2025.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact BU ECRN Academic Leads Ann Hemingway (aheming@bournemouth.ac.uk) and Sam Goodman (sgoodman@bournemouth.ac.uk) or RKEDF Advisor Joelle Fallows (jfallows@bournemouth.ac.uk).
Having fully sold out, I’m pleased to announce further spaces have been made available for this popular event……
In addition, the panel has been confirmed as
Please see this blog post for further details and book in quick HERE before those extra spaces are taken…….
Contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk if you have any queries
This session is aimed at Academics, Researchers and PGRs with an interest in discussing work/life balance within Academic roles and careers.
The session aims to discuss approaches to setting and maintaining healthy work/life balance whilst also managing the demands of their role. It will follow an open, discursive model and invite responses with input from the Academic leads.
By the end of the session, attendees will have acquired knowledge of models and techniques to healthy professional practice with regards to time management, wellbeing and working practices, and have had the opportunity to discuss their specific circumstances with peers and experienced Academic mentors.
Book your place here
For further information on this event please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
Book now for RKEDF training in February 2025
Click on the titles to find further details and book your place
ECRN: Demonstrating Research Impact
Monday 3rd February 14.00-16.00 – in person, online
Are you hopeful that you research is going to make a difference? Have you considered the variety of ways your research can have an impact? This session will help you consider the ways in which you can demonstrate the impact your research is having and start you off on planning an impact strategy. Facilitated by RDS expert Adam Morris.
Thursday 6th February 14:00 – 15:30 – in person, Talbot Campus
We invite you to an in-person training session, featuring Anna Dent-Davies and Shivaun Meehan from the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). They will introduce Konfer, a powerful platform for navigating the UK innovation ecosystem. For those unfamiliar, Konfer connects users with resources and potential collaborators perfectly aligned with their research or innovation projects.
RKEDF: ECRN – Work life balance
Wednesday 12th February 13:00-14:00, in person, Talbot Campus
This session is aimed at Academics, Researchers and PGRs with an interest in discussing work/life balance within Academic roles and careers. The session aims to discuss approaches to setting and maintaining healthy work/life balance whilst also managing the demands of their role. It will follow an open, discursive model and invite responses from ECRs with input from the Academic leads.
Wednesday 12th February 13:00-14:30, in person, Talbot Campus
Looking to secure European funding? Then this Horizon Europe event is for you!
This session will cover:
KTP Development – Public Sector KTPs
Wednesday 19th February 13:00-14:00, in person, BGB, Lansdowne
Public Sector KTPs: Developing the ‘Business Case’ – Providing Persuasive Evidence of Impact
Sometimes organisations can see an opportunity for growth, something that will supercharge their business, but they don’t quite know where or how to start. That’s when a Knowledge Transfer Partnership could help. As part of ongoing work to grow our KTP numbers and to coincide with their milestone birthday, we are hosting a series of developmental sessions for staff (and businesses) to debunk myths, provide insights, and forge connections.
Please help us in avoiding any waste of resources; make sure you can attend or cancel your booking prior to the session. For any further information, please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
Links for further RKE information and support are below:
RKE SharePoint page: RKE – Home
RKEDF SharePoint for development opportunities: Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Framework RKEDF – Home
RKEDF Brightspace: Homepage – Research & Knowledge Exchange Development Framework
ECRN: Demonstrating Research Impact – Mon 3rd Feb, 14:00-16:00, online
Are you hopeful that you research is going to make a difference? Have you considered the variety of ways your research can have an impact? This session will help you consider the ways in which you can demonstrate the impact your research is having and start you off on planning an impact strategy. Open to ECRs & PGRs. Book your place HERE
Konfer training – Thurs 6th Feb, 14:00-15:30, in person – Talbot campus
Featuring Anna Dent-Davies and Shivaun Meehan from the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). They will introduce Konfer, a powerful platform for navigating the UK innovation ecosystem. For those unfamiliar, Konfer connects users with resources and potential collaborators perfectly aligned with their research or innovation projects.
You’ll also have the chance to discuss your specific research projects or areas of interest and even begin drafting your own collaboration call during the session. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how Konfer can support your research and innovation goals!
Ahead of the session, we kindly ask attendees to:
Find out more and book your place HERE
RKEDF: ECRN – Work life balance – Weds 12th Feb, 13:00-14:00, in person – Talbot campus
This session is aimed at Academics, Researchers and PGRs with an interest in discussing work/life balance within Academic roles and careers. The session aims to discuss approaches to setting and maintaining healthy work/life balance whilst also managing the demands of their role. It will follow an open, discursive model and invite responses from ECRs with input from the ECRN Academic leads. For further details and bookings, click HERE
Please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Looking to secure European funding?
Horizon Europe event – in person, Wednesday 12th Feb, Talbot Campus 13:00-14:30. Hosted by RDS Horizon expert, Ainar Blaudums and BU’s very own successful Horizon Europe academic, Prof Hamid Bouchachia.
This session will cover:
For further information on this event please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
Book your place HERE
Are you hopeful that you research is going to make a difference? Have you considered the variety of ways your research can have an impact? This session will help you consider the ways in which you can demonstrate the impact your research is having and start you off on planning an impact strategy.
BU’s Impact Advisor, Adam Morris, will facilitate this online session on 03/02/25, 14:00-16:00.
Book your place here
The BU ECRN & RKEDF are delighted to offer funding to organise an event, roundtable, meeting, training, or workshop in support of research at BU.
This funding supports BU Early Career Researcher Network members to organise and facilitate an event that can be thematic, subject/discipline based, foster community engagement, knowledge exchange or networking and does the following;
– Brings ECRs and others together to share ideas, knowledge and learning.
– Provides a space for intellectual discussion.
– Helps to facilitate collaboration and future opportunities.
– Enables an opportunity for networking.
BU ECRN members can access up to £500 to organise and host an event, roundtable, meeting, training, or workshop at BU. Please see the requirements below.
Read about past successful applicants here: BU Research Blog | Early Career Researcher networking funding outcomes: A Tabletop Discussion on Cyber Signatures in Human Trafficking | Bournemouth University
– Please note all requests are subject to approval by the RKEDF Team and must be made at least 3 weeks in advance of the event date. No reimbursements for payments will be made without prior authorisation from the team.
– All expenses must be paid by the end of the BU financial year (July 2025)
– You will need to receive written confirmation from RKDEF that your request has been successful before you can proceed with organising the event.
– The event cannot have taken place prior to submitting your application.
Eligible costs
Ineligible Costs
How to apply:
Please download and complete all of the sections of the EOI for BU ECRN Funding 2425 (500 words max per section) and email your completed application to: RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk by 10th March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 17th March 2025.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact BU ECRN Academic Leads Ann Hemingway (aheming@bournemouth.ac.uk) and Sam Goodman (sgoodman@bournemouth.ac.uk) or RKEDF Advisor Joelle Fallows (jfallows@bournemouth.ac.uk).
The next round for the UKRI Future Leader Fellows (FLF) is coming up – see this post. A previous FLF leader, Professor Matt Ryan is visiting Bournemouth University to speak about applying to the FLF scheme and how it has impacted his career.
Professor Matt Ryan, Professor of Governance and Public Policy from Southampton University, will be visiting on 28 January 2025, 2-3pm for an ‘in person’ talk on the Talbot campus. His talk will focus on applying for the Future Leader Fellowship. Matt is the perfect speaker, having been a Future Leaders Fellow since January 2020 through his Rebooting Democracy project. This aims to understand which innovations in public participation restore and sustain democracy. Matt has held visiting positions at the University of Canberra, as JQYA International Fellow at Geothe University- Frankfurt, and as a Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute. He is founding co-director of the Centre for Democratic Futures and Policy Director at the Web Science Institute. His research crosses several disciplinary boundaries and focuses on democratic innovation, participation in politics and policymaking, as well as improving social research methods.
A very happy New Year to all from the RKEDF team!
Book now for RKEDF training in January 2025
Click on the titles to find further details and book your place
Compelling Impact Narratives for Funding Success
Tuesday 28 January 10.00-12.00 – in person, Talbot campus
Struggling to effectively communicate the potential impact of your research in funding applications? Our training session, Impact and Funding Bids, will equip you with the practical tools and knowledge to develop effective plans of impact, articulate these in proposals and increase your success rates.
This session is intended for academics working on a proposal at the time of the session. It could be an early-stage idea, or a specific proposal for a funder. Please bring your proposal with you to the session to work on.
Future Leaders Fellowship – Meet Matt!
Tuesday 28 January 14:00 – 15:00 – in person, Talbot campus
Meet Professor Matt Ryan, Professor of Governance and Public Policy from Southampton University, who will be visiting for an ‘in person’ talk and networking session on the Talbot campus. His research crosses several disciplinary boundaries and focuses on democratic innovation, participation in politics and policymaking, as well as improving social research methods.
Epigeum Research Skills Toolkit
Do you want to refresh your researcher skills? Have a look at the Epigeum Research Skills Toolkit (on demand online modules). Further information on how to access Epigeum courses can be found here
Please help us in avoiding any waste of resources; make sure you can attend or cancel your booking prior to the session. For any further information, please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
Do you need to know about the Research & Enterprise Database? Book now for 13 November!
This online session on Wednesday 27 November 2024, 13.00 to 13.30, is aimed at all academics to provide an overview of the Research & Enterprise Database.
Including how to access the system, the information available to view, budget management via RED, and how to use RED to identify your supporting pre and post award officers.
For any queries regarding this workshop, please contact RKE Development Framework
We are excited to announce the RKEDF Early Career Researcher Network 2024-25 training programme. Please note, these sessions are open to ECRs, PGRs and MCAs. Maybe you’ve had a break from research and want to hone your skills – all are welcome!
The ECR network meets monthly, with a great line-up of events and networking opportunities. Many of the sessions will have a theme, a discussion on a popular topic, followed by more general Q&A and networking. Some sessions are drop-in surgeries where you can pop in for a chat with other Early Career Researchers, or to discuss concerns if you need a bit of guidance. Follow up support is also available if needed. There is a mix of online and in person sessions. You can find details about the content of each session and book your place by clicking the event title or visit the RKEDF SharePoint. All sessions with * are also open to PGRs. Please note, you can only currently book onto sessions until December. Bookings for later sessions will open in December.
| Workshop theme | Date | Time |
F2F/online |
| Introduction/New to BU?* Everything you wanted to know about being an ECR (but were afraid to ask) | 02/10/2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | F2F |
| Academic Publishing* Where to start, gaining experience and what to avoid | 30/10/2024 | 13:00 – 14:00 | F2F |
| Ethics – Clinical research governance* | 04/11/2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | online |
| Ethics – Values, standards & BU process * | 04/11/24 | 12.00 – 13:00 | online |
| REF for ECRs* A Beginner’s Guide | 20/11/2024 | 13:00 – 15:00 | F2F |
| Surgery: ECR drop in session | 04/12/2024 | 13:00 – 14:00 | online |
| Demonstrating research impact* | 03/02/2025 | 14:00 – 16:00 | F2F |
| Work/life balance for ECRs and PGRs* | 12/02/2025 | 13:00-14:00 | F2F |
| Imposter Syndrome* | 19/03/2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 | F2F |
| Surgery and/or Pay Prog & Promo | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Ethics – Clinical research governance* | 19/05/2025 | 11:00 – 12:00 | online |
| Ethics – Values, standards & BU process * | 19/05/2025 | 12:00 – 13:00 | online |
| Professional Practice for ECRs* (reviewing, external examining, joining associations, doing KE, PE follow up, impact) | 21/05/2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 | TBC |
| Workshop tied to the Research Conference/ Public Engagement and Impact* (Including NGT scheme) | TBC | TBC | F2F |
If you have any questions, please contact the RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk
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