Thursday, 30 May | 12:00 - 12:45 BST | Online
Building on the findings from the report Equity and Inclusivity in Research Funding: Barriers and Delivering Change, the University of Oxford partnered with innovation management consultancy Oxentia Ltd to convene colleagues in the wider funding ecosystem, to determine and agree how to implement solutions to transform equity and inclusivity in research funding nationally. The output of this work is a soon-to-be-published article, joint statement and shared action plan.
In this webinar we will share the lessons learned from this work. We will explore how both the findings of the project and the process itself might be relevant for university practitioners supporting Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation (KEC), and why improving EDI in research funding also benefits KEC.
Learning Points:
- Learn about the outputs from the EDI in Research Funding Forum, and the process used to stimulate debate and convene the sector around a shared challenge.
- Understand the key challenges and priorities for UK universities and funders related to increasing diversity and inclusivity in research funding.
- Reflect on the implications of these findings for KEC, as part of the research and innovation continuum.
- Find out how you can get involved and contribute to ongoing activities.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in i) improving access to KE, impact and commercialisation for marginalised groups, ii) retaining talent in research and innovation, and iii) the practical implementation of actions that lead to greater equity and participation in KE, impact and commercialisation.
Speakers:
- Tamsin Mann – Head of Policy and Governance, PraxisAuril
- Britta Wyatt – Principal Consultant, Oxentia Ltd
- Andreea Iacoban – Senior Consultant, Oxentia Ltd
- Tanita Casci – Director of the Research Strategy & Policy Unit, University of Oxford
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Oxentia Ltd
Oxentia works in partnership with our clients to build capacity, develop capability and create opportunities to enable innovation. Oxentia started life as an operating division of Oxford University Innovation, the technology transfer company of the University of Oxford. Our roots are in Oxford, but our outlook is global – since 2004 we have supported and empowered clients in over 70 countries. Our clients are as diverse as our work; from universities and governments to inventors and investors, early-career researchers and FTSE 250 R&D teams to charities and investment banks. Oxentia helps to bring new ideas to life.
University of Oxford, Research Strategy & Policy Unit
The Unit leads on institutional strategies, policies, and initiatives to understand, evidence, and support the quality of Oxford’s research and research environment, including by engaging with developments in national and international research policy. The unit supports all the key strategic agendas of the PVC-Research, including reward and recognition, support for careers, skills development, and equitable approaches in all these areas.