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The traditional research degree has undergone considerable transformation in recent years. This has included changes in content and of the management of the doctoral candidate that in some ways has made an institution's awards in all disciplines more comparable. However, in parallel with these developments, in the UK , Europe and further afield, there have been many attempts at the creation of "new" doctorates each of which must achieve comparable outcomes to the traditional PhD. The research Masters has undergone similar transformations.
The conference will review the current nature of the UK doctorates and research Masters in all their richness, consider the global picture, and discuss how these qualifications might develop in the future.
Confirmed plenary speakers include:
Professor Wendy Purcell - Vice Chancellor, University of Plymouth and External Advisor to the Department of Business Innovations & Skills' Postgraduate Review
Professor Vernon Trafford - Professor Emeritus, Anglia Ruskin University
Professor Jean Chambaz - Vice President for Research, Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Confirmed breakout session speakers include:
Professor Chris Park - University of Lancaster & Higher Education Academy
Janet Bohrer - Development Officer, QAA
Dr Michael Davidson - Research Development Programme Adviser, University of Ulster
Dr Debbie McVitty - Research and Policy Officer (Postgraduates), National Union of Students
Dr Paul Meller - Principal Policy Manager, ESRC
The cost of the Conference is £215 for UKCGE Members and £265 for non-members. This includes lunch and refreshments. Online booking for this event has now closed. To enquire about any available places at the Conference, please contact Angus Burns, Events Officer a.n.burns@ukcge.ac.uk
