Researchers' Week & Annual Research Conference (ARC) 2021

All staff and students are invited to attend the University of Wolverhampton Researchers’ Week & Annual Research Conference 2021.

7 – 11 June 2021

The week aims to provide researchers with the opportunity to develop their research skills and knowledge development and their networks with other researchers and their community of practice.

This year Researchers' Week & ARC will once again take place online as we make the most out of our newfound skills of connecting virtually across the world.

All events are free to attend. Whether you attend one event or the entire week, we look forward to seeing you there!

Download the full Researchers’ Week 2021 Programme (PDF).

All Researchers’ Week & ARC presentations and activities can be accessed by visiting the webpage www.wlv.ac.uk/arc

ARC Day 1 & 2: Monday 7 - Tuesday 8 June 2021

ARC is the only conference for all staff and research students to showcase research, build networks, and connect with staff and students from across the University.

This year the theme is ‘Vision 2030 - Developing our Research’.

We have invited staff and students from any discipline and at any stage of research to give a presentation that considers this theme, with a focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, making Impact and addressing Societal Challenges within their research.

ARC2021 comprises a packed programme of 70 live and pre-recorded presentations, seminars and symposia.

The conference also features the Research Student Poster Competition and Doctoral Depictions Photo Competition. There is still time to take part, the closing date for entries to the competitions is 21 May 2021 (see www.wlv.ac.uk/arc for further details).

Researchers’ Week Day 3: Wednesday 9 June 2021

EDI and Research

Over recent years the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to all aspects of research has been spotlighted.  It is now critical that all understand the implications of EDI for the field of research as a whole, themselves as researchers and the outputs of their research.

• Equality, diversity and inclusion – what does this mean?
• Why is EDI important in your research? – University resources.
• How to enhance and evidence EDI in your research

Thesis Submission and the Viva Voce: Voices of the Successful.

• Presentation and submission of your thesis (what everyone needs to know)
• The Successful Viva – Panel and Q&A with recent graduated PGR

How do I go about preparing a PhD proposal?

Researchers’ Week Day 4: Thursday 10 June 2021

Research Integrity

We all understand that Ethical research practices are critical for quality research. However, researcher integrity is often overlooked.  These sessions ask: what is researcher integrity, its relationship to ethical practice, and what research integrity looks like in real life. The sessions also share the resources that UW offers to its researchers.

• What is research integrity?
• The University Ethics/ Integrity resources
• Real-life research Integrity situations

GROWTH during Doctoral Study

Discussion afternoon:  What have I learned during my doctorate?

Researchers’ Week Day 5: Friday 11 June 2021

Knowledge Transfer and Intellectual Property Rights

A critical part of research is ensuring that you use your work to make a difference. This session highlights how you can do this whilst protecting your intellectual property.

• Knowledge Transfer (KE) in Research
• Building a business/ consultancy from your research (SPEED)
• Intellectual Property Rights, what researchers need to know?

Virtual Awards/Celebration Ceremony

Let’s spread a bit of love, give someone a shout out, and nominate them for an award.  Let us know who you want to nominate, what you want to nominate them for, and why.

Wine Night with the Doctoral Students Society  (DSS)

Join fellow PGR's at the ARC2021's Wine Night with DSS. This event closes an amazing week full of networking, sharing of ideas, and education! Just the fun and laughs we all need. Feel free to join on or off webcam and bring your favourite drink! We welcome all PGR's to this event and look forward to seeing you there.

Find out more at: www.wlv.ac.uk/arc