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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

How can you confidently support researchers to use generative AI within their research? Upcoming this 10 and 17 March, Vitae is holding two online workshops on generative AI, designed for researcher developers and professionals: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Are you looking for comprehensive guidance on generative AI use for researchers? Vitae’s March Generative AI workshops offer strategy and practical approaches to integrate AI in alignment with institutional policies and practices. Be guided by expert AI trainers: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Support researchers with generative AI Vitae’s Generative AI workshops, led by expert AI-trainers Dr Iain Cross and Dr Alina Congreve, are tailored to researcher developers and professionals supporting researchers with generative AI use. Discover more and how to book: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Vitae members can now login to sign up to the event, 'Using CEDARS insights to drive change.' Taking place 19 November 10-12pm GMT, the event explores how findings from CEDARS and pulse surveys are shaping the next Research Culture Landscape Survey. vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Happening now at #VitaeCon2025 the panel 'Approaches to evidencing the impact of researcher development' with speakers Dr Anna Seabourne, Dr Karen Clegg, Martin Edmondson, Dr Sophie Morris and Dr Robin Mellors-Bourne.

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Building researcher capability - read the report from Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social and Vitae of a baseline study of researcher development in 14 UK and Australian universities, launched today at #VitaeCon2025: www.research-consulting.com/researcher-d...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

#VitaeCon2025 has started at We The Curious in Bristol! Dr Wayne Mitchell, Imperial College London, is presenting the Keynote, 'Where are the researchers that look like me?'

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Developing Business-Aware Academics @dbaa-exeter.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Vitae Survey on Evaluation and Evidence in Researcher Development app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/vita... Our friends over at @vitae-news.bsky.social are running a survey on evaluating researcher development initiatives. We can’t wait to hear the results, so be sure to fill it in!

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

On Monday 22 September, the in-person element of #VitaeCon2025 starts at We The Curious in Bristol! Login to the online conference platform and save a seat for the sessions you wish to attend: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Thank you to all who have attended the online element #VitaeCon2025 Future-Proofing Researcher Development: Policy Perspectives on Economic Sustainability in HE Explore how national and institutional policies can align with the values of the Vitae RDF 2025 events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...

The speakers for the panel session 'Future-Proofing Researcher Development: Policy Perspectives on Economic Sustainability in HE.'

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Join our RDF Community of Practice at #VitaeCon2025 now as we focus on how institutions are using the RDF 2025. This session features case studies, and shares best practices for RDF 2025, with the opportunity to ask questions. Join now: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Welcome to Day 1 of the online element of #VitaeCon2025! We’re starting off with a panel session at 10:00am, ‘Empowering Researchers: Global Insights for Skills-Driven Careers in Research.’ Save your seat and join now: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The online element of #VitaeCon2025 has started! We have a mix of community workshops and panels across today and tomorrow. The online element of #VitaeCon2025 will take the nine key values identified as central to the Vitae RDF 2025 as a focus. events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

SkillsForge are excited to be exhibiting at #VitaeCon2025! SkillsForge supports the full postgraduate researcher lifecycle while embedding the Vitae RDF to strengthen researcher and supervisor development. skillsforge.com Book by 9am tomorrow: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Tomorrow is the start of the online element of #VitaeCon2025! Don’t forget to login to the conference programme and to save a seat for the sessions you wish to attend – this is required for attendance. events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Read Vitae's response, from CEO Clare Viney, to the announcement to pause REF 2029, below and on our website: vitae.ac.uk/policy/vitae...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Vitae members can now explore a range of exclusive resources designed to ensure a smooth and informed transition to the Vitae RDF 2025. Find mapping guidance, slide decks and more: vitae.ac.uk/vitae-resear...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

@skillfluence.bsky.social Skillfluence will exhibit at #VitaeCon2025. Skillfluence equip researchers and entrepreneurs with the tools, skills and confidence to empower their research by partnering with universities and organisations across the UK. skillfluence.co.uk vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Scriptoria @scriptorialtd.bsky.social will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025. A sustainable development consultancy, their expertise is in knowledge and data management, communications and engagement, monitoring and learning, and training delivery. scriptoria.co.uk vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Vitae are thrilled that Nifty Fox Creative @niftyfoxcreative.bsky.social will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025. The mission of Nifty Fox is to use visual storytelling for social good - they help academics translate their insights into impact through visual storytelling. www.niftyfoxcreative.com

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Hosting this year’s Vitae 3MT® Competition 2025 will be Ellie Hurer, influencer behind the Instagram profile @myphdexperience, and PhD student at the University of Hertfordshire. Register to watch The Vitae 3MT® Competition 2025 and for more information: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

The shortlist and longlist have been announced for the Vitae ICE Awards 2025! With thanks from co-sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social ECRN and @ukri.org View the full shortlist and longlist: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv... Book now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

We have researcher bursaries available to attend the Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2025! #VitaeCon2025 Sponsored by: @ukri.org @britishacademy.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network and @wellcometrust.bsky.social Apply now before 31 July: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

There are bursaries available for researchers with an interest in equity, diversity and inclusion within the research environment to attend #VitaeCon2025, generously sponsored by Wellcome @wellcometrust.bsky.social Apply now before 31 July: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The programme for #VitaeCon2025 has been launched! Featuring a range of community workshops, panel sessions and networking opportunities. View the programme: events.bizzabo.com/VitaeCon2025... Book now by Monday 1 September: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Epigeum will be exhibiting at this year's #VitaeCon2025! Epigeum collaborates with universities and colleges worldwide to provide online courses that support their research, study, and wellbeing activities. learningresources.sagepub.com/epigeum Book for #VitaeCon2025 vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network @britishacademy.bsky.social are sponsoring multiple bursaries for #VitaeCon2025 Researchers must be a part of the BA ECRN, see more info: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/early-career... Apply now by 31 July: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Dates announced for Vitae 3MT® The Vitae 3MT® Competition final 2025 will be streamed live on Wednesday 1 October 2025. The winners will then be announced on Friday 3 October 2025. Details on how to register to watch will be available in summer 2025. vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The UK’s new Industrial Strategy promises bold transformation, but people must be at the heart of delivering it. At Vitae, we’re calling for greater focus on the people behind the progress — and the conditions they need to thrive. Read our article now: vitae.ac.uk/people-and-c...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The deadline to submit your institution’s winner’s video and quarter-final registration form for the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition, supported by The Conversation UK @theconversation.com and The Brilliant Club, is tomorrow, Friday 27 June! Submit now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

We’re delighted that UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org are sponsoring bursaries for researchers for #VitaeCon2025. Please see here for the full information and the application form to apply: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv... Deadline: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 12 noon (GMT+1).

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Only a week left to submit your institution’s winner’s video and quarter-final registration form for the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition 2025! (supported by The Conversation @theconversation.com and The Brilliant Club). Submit by Friday 27 June 2025! vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Vitae are excited to be exhibiting at the #ARMA2025 conference, @armauk.bsky.social Learn more about the conference here: www.armaconference.com

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Vitae are delighted that The Conversation @theconversation.com will be a supporter of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis Competition 2025 The Conversation is a network of non-profit media outlets, publishing news stories and research reports online. theconversation.com/uk vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Reminder that researcher bursaries are available for #VitaeCon2025 – apply now! Sponsored by @ukri.org @britishacademy.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network and @wellcometrust.bsky.social Apply now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Nominate a colleague or team for the Vitae ICE Awards 2025 now! Nominate to give your colleague/s a chance to be recognised for their work in researcher development. Nominate by Friday 13 June: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Final reminder! Submit a piece of multimedia content, a researcher reflection or an in-person poster to be displayed for #VitaeCon2025 by this Friday 13 June! This is a fantastic opportunity for those in the research community to showcase their work. vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

CRAC-Vitae and @technopolis-group.com on behalf of @wellcometrust.bsky.social, are conducting a landscape review of employment contracts and salary provision for academic researchers in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Get involved: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/stak...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Nominate a colleague or team for the Vitae Impact, Culture and Engagement (ICE) Awards 2025 now! (Co-sponsored by @wellcometrust.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social and @ukri.org) Recognise impactful work in researcher development by nominating by Friday 13 June: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Sign up now for the Vitae RDF 2025 event – 'What does it mean for you?' Join us as we explore how to implement the updated Vitae RDF, share best practices, and connect with other practitioners. Tuesday 10 June 11:00-12:30 GMT+1 online: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Submit by Friday 13 June a piece of multimedia content, a researcher reflections piece or a poster to be displayed at #VitaeCon2025. For more information and to submit now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Engagement with Impact will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025. Engagement with Impact helps researchers and professionals through professional development, consultancy and evaluation services. Read more: engagement-with-impact.com Book now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

New insights from the British Academy funded-researcher career-tracking report, conducted by @vitae-news.bsky.social highlight the long-term impact of early-career funding on researcher careers in the UK. Learn more: buff.ly/wx83rki

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Pilot career tracking initiative offers evidence-based model for long-term research career development

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC), which manages the Vitae programme, has published the Career Tracking of British Academy (@britishacademy.bsky.social) funded early-career researchers report. Read the full report here: www.crac.org.uk/portfolio/re...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The Brilliant Club will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025. The Brilliant Club work across the UK, running programmes to support social mobility by helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds get into top universities. thebrilliantclub.org Book now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Discover resources for researcher developers including programmes on being an effective researcher, leadership and careers in academia. Login in now to access if you’re a Vitae member: vitae.ac.uk/resource/res...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Epigeum will be an exhibitor at #VitaeCon2025. Epigeum is the leading provider of online courses for universities and colleges, helping them in key areas such as research and wellbeing. learningresources.sagepub.com/epigeum Book now for #VitaeCon2025: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Vitae are pleased to announce that Electv || Training Provider will be exhibiting at #VitaeCon2025. Electv design and deliver researcher development workshops and training. Learn more here: electv.net Book now for #VitaeCon2025: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

#VitaeCon2025 deadline extension for multimedia content, researcher reflections and in-person posters, submit now before Friday 13 June. Submit now: vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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Vitae @vitae-news.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Vitae have bursaries available for researchers to attend #VitaeCon2025, generously sponsored by @ukri.org, @britishacademy.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network and @wellcometrust.bsky.social The deadline to apply is Thursday 31 July 2025 at 12 noon (GMT+1): vitae.ac.uk/support-serv...

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