Vitae

Vitae is a national programme seeking to support researchers from research students through to research staff whose main role is research.

Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of researchers. Their vision is for the UK to be world class in supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers. With a renewed five-year commitment by the Research Councils to Vitae, there is an opportunity to create real and lasting positive change in the development of our postgraduate researchers and research staff. The launch of the new Concordat and a clear drive by Government for high level skills, research and innovation provide key policy drivers. Vitae will provide practical ways for colleagues to engage with, and contribute to this agenda.

Vitae was formally launched in June 2008, and builds on the previous work of the UK GRAD Programme for students and UKHERD, the national organisation for supporting the development of research staff that preceded Vitae. Their focus will be on research, evidence, innovation and pilot projects.They provide useful information for research staff covering

Why become a member of research staff?
Developing as a researcher
Developing your academic career
Managing yourself
Rights and responsibilities
Equality and diversity

Vitae's publications contain lots of information and advice and you are encouraged to take a look at the following: