Departmental Research and Impact Away Day

Friday 14 Jul 2023, 09:00 → 16:30 Europe/London

Hilton Hotel, Liverpool

Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool), Monica D'Onofrio (University of Liverpool)

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!

09:15 → 09:30 Welcome and introduction

Speaker: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)

Away Day 2023.pptx

09:30 → 09:50 Research and Impact Highlights: where we stand and future vision

Speaker: Monica D'Onofrio

ResearchImpact_Away_Physics Overview.pdf

09:50 → 10:10 Strategy2031 and REF2028: University view

Speaker: Prof. Anthony Hollander (University of Liverpool)

Hollander Physics Presentation.pptx

10:10 → 10:30 Q&A

10:30 → 10:50 Coffee Break

10:50 → 12:20 Physics Research programme

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

Conveners: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool), Monica D'Onofrio

Questions_R&I_Away Day_Research.pdf

Research_Intro.pptx

10:50 Introduction and questions on research activities

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

11:00 Round tables

Speaker: All

11:50 Reports from tables and sharing views

Speaker: Each table 5 min report

12:20 → 13:20 Lunch Break

13:20 → 14:35 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)

Questions_R&I_Away Day_Impact.pdf

13:20 Introduction and questions on impact activities and KE

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

Speaker: Dr Jon Alaria (University of Liverpool)

13:25 Round tables

Speaker: All

14:10 Reports from tables and sharing views

Speaker: Each table, 4-5 min report

14:35 → 14:55 Coffee Break

14:55 → 16:10 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)

Questions_R&I_Away Day_Environment.pdf

14:55 Introduction and questions on matters relevant for our environment

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)

Away Day 2023 Environment.pptx

15:00 Round tables

Speaker: All

15:45 Reports from tables and sharing views

Speaker: Each table, 4-5 min report

16:10 → 16:25 Conclusive remarks

Speaker: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)