Research Hive Seminars 2012
Want to find out more about the REF and what it means for you as a Sussex researcher? Concerned about your own intellectual property and how it’s affected by the move to digital? Keen to engage the public with your research but not sure where to start?
These lunchtime seminars took place fortnightly from 31st January 2012 in the Library meeting room and were well-attended by researchers and people who support the research process. Slides and recordings from the seminars are available below (where possible) so even if you couldn't attend you don't have to miss out.
31 January - REF 2014: the Sussex perspective
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The introduction of the REF has caused controversy and concern amongst the UK research community. What do quality, impact and environment really mean and how will they be assessed? This seminar will update you on Sussex’s progress and provide an opportunity to discuss some of the issues with researchers from across campus.
Chair: Jackie Cassell, Professor of Primary Care Epidemiology, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Speakers:
Ian Carter (Director of Research and Enterprise)
Powerpoint slides only
Cynthia Weber (Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, School of Global Studies)
14th February 2012 - Copyright in the digital age and what it means for you as a researcher
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Are copyright restrictions hindering your research? Confused about what is and isn't legal? Interested in how you can share and collaborate using Creative Commons licenses? Naomi Korn, an expert in copyright in Higher Education, will provide an overview of copyright issues and discuss ways in which researchers can stay informed.
Chair:
Kate O'Riordan, Reader in Digital Media, Media and Film
Speaker:
Naomi Korn, Copyright expert and consultant
28th February 2012 - Increasing the impact of your research through public engagement
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The research impact agenda raises important issues about the relevance of university research, although research by Universities UK (UUK) in 2011 showed that fewer than one in five people appreciated universities' wider social impact.
How can we demonstrate the relevance and importance of our research to the public? Hear two high profile Sussex researchers talk about their experiences and discuss this with others from across campus.
Chair:
Jon Mitchell, Reader in Social Anthropology, Global Studies
Speakers
Sally-Jane Norman, Director of the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts Powerpoint slides only
Winfried Hensinger, Reader in Quantum, Atomic and Optical Physics
13th March 2012 - Terraforming: the changing landscape of our research environment
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Three researchers at different stages of their research careers will give their own perspectives on the current and future research environment before we invite everyone to join the discussion. How far do different generations of researchers agree in their view of the research environment?
Chair:
Liz Thackray, Research Hive Scholar and doctoral researcher
Speakers:
Corne Kros, Professor of Neuroscience Powerpoint slides only Catherine Grant, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, Media and Film Powerpoint slides only
Liz Sage, Doctoral researcher in English and founding editor of Excursions
Presentations from previous seminars are available to listen to here.
