Peer Supported Learning to Support Researcher Development

Authors: Roddis, J., Boultwood, A., Taylor, J., Vaughan, S., Garrad, J., Cieciura, E., Dhugga, P. and Sedman, V.

Conference: Vitae Researcher Development International Conference 2014

Dates: 9-10 September 2014

Abstract:

This session will discuss different schemes currently used at three UK Universities: • The Research Mentoring Initiative (RMI) to support Art & Design researchers’ professional development at Birmingham City University; • Two cohort based development schemes, the EU Academic Development Scheme (EUADS) and the Grants Academy at Bournemouth University; • Peer supported experiential training opportunities using naturally occurring opportunities within Higher Education at the University of Nottingham.

We will outline these schemes, their benefits and challenges, drawing attention to the myriad modes of support that peer supported learning can provide for researchers. In doing so, this session will share how universities can holistically assist researchers both in their career development through for example, developing researchers’ skills needed in both academia and industry alongside personal support and how developmental communities can best support researchers.

We anticipate that drawing on a range of approaches and disciplines will facilitate lively discussion, offering delegates an important opportunity to share their experience of similar schemes and discuss the relevance of the approach to their own subject disciplines.

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