Departmental Research and Impact Away Day

Europe/London
Hilton Hotel, Liverpool

Hilton Hotel, Liverpool

3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool L1 8LW
Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool), Monica D'Onofrio (University of Liverpool)
Description

This Research and Impact Away day aims at shaping our departmental strategy in research and impact for the future also in view of REF2028. It is conceived to have plenty of time for discussion, share views, evaluate priorities and vision, and our fit into the development of our new institutional strategy (Strategy2031) for which consultations are on-going now.

We hope that many of you, inclusive of all Academics, research-only staff, ECRs, can come and contribute in this important occasion!

Registration
Participants
    • 9:15 AM 9:30 AM
      Welcome and introduction 15m
      Speaker: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)
    • 9:30 AM 9:50 AM
      Research and Impact Highlights: where we stand and future vision 20m
      Speaker: Monica D'Onofrio
    • 9:50 AM 10:10 AM
      Strategy2031 and REF2028: University view 20m
      Speaker: Prof. Anthony Hollander (University of Liverpool)
    • 10:10 AM 10:30 AM
      Q&A 20m
    • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM
      Coffee Break 20m
    • 10:50 AM 12:20 PM
      Physics Research programme

      Discussion around research priorities, international standings, new areas, collaborations

      Conveners: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool), Monica D'Onofrio
      • 10:50 AM
        Introduction and questions on research activities 10m

        Ambitions, vision and priorities
        Consolidation of current activities
        New emerging areas and potential growth
        Diversification of income

      • 11:00 AM
        Round tables 50m
        Speaker: All
      • 11:50 AM
        Reports from tables and sharing views 30m
        Speaker: Each table 5 min report
    • 12:20 PM 1:20 PM
      Lunch Break 1h
    • 1:20 PM 2:35 PM
      Engagement and Impact

      Discussion around impact cases in development, overarching programme, focus areas

      Conveners: Mr Constantinos Astreos (University of Liverpool), Dr Jon Alaria (University of Liverpool)
      • 1:20 PM
        Introduction and questions on impact activities and KE 5m

        Ambitions and vision
        Possibility of growth - new vs current areas
        Partnerships and collaborations
        Patents
        Consultancy

        Speaker: Dr Jon Alaria (University of Liverpool)
      • 1:25 PM
        Round tables 45m
        Speaker: All
      • 2:10 PM
        Reports from tables and sharing views 25m
        Speaker: Each table, 4-5 min report
    • 2:35 PM 2:55 PM
      Coffee Break 20m
    • 2:55 PM 4:10 PM
      People, culture and environment

      Discussion around current standings, esteem, nurturing of new generations, attracting talents, communication, EDI and core values

      Convener: Prof. Tim Veal (University of Liverpool)
      • 2:55 PM
        Introduction and questions on matters relevant for our environment 5m

        Department infrastructure, growth and needs
        Capability to attract new talents and nurture our owns
        Enhance our international standing
        Communicate our science
        Ensure we share core values

        Speaker: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)
      • 3:00 PM
        Round tables 45m
        Speaker: All
      • 3:45 PM
        Reports from tables and sharing views 25m
        Speaker: Each table, 4-5 min report
    • 4:10 PM 4:25 PM
      Conclusive remarks 15m
      Speaker: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)