ResNet
Events Archive
Since ResNet was established in 1999, the Committee has annually planned and organised a programme of events for women CRS at UEA and the Research Park. These are listed below in our archive. You will also find links to speakers' presentations and handouts from some of the sessions.
Events Archive
2006
“A short History of an Engineering Woman”
Wednesday 7th June 2006, 12.30-14.00, Zicer Seminar Room (UEA)
Claire Curtis Thomas MP will talk about her career in engineering and industry and her involvement with the Women In Science, Engineering and Design All Party Parliamentary Group (WISED).
Claire trained as an engineer at University College Cardiff and became a Labour MP for Crosby, Merseyside in 1997. She moved into politics from her role as Business and Engineering dean at the University of Wales and was the first women professional engineer to enter the House of Commons in the history of the British Parliament.
Married with three children, Claire’s twenty years experience of working in engineering and industry made her an invaluable member of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee from 1997 to 2001. In June 2005 Claire set up WISED, which she now chairs, with the remit of promoting the role of women in science, engineering and design, developing public policy to facilitate greater equality and to work with business and the voluntary sector to improve recruitment and retention of women in this sector.
‘The Importance of Networking’
21st April 2006, UEA
More than 60 women researchers from UEA, JIC & IFR gathered to mark the re-launch of ResNet. Inspired by guest speaker Dr Nancy Lane OBE, senior neurobiologist at Cambridge University and director of the university’s project on Women In Science (WISETI), attendees networked enthusiastically sharing experiences and ideas over wine and food.
The slides to accompany Nancy’s presentation and photos taken during the event can be found via the following links:
Networking tips.pdf (PowerPoint presentation)
Re-launch photo gallery
ResNet re-launch event:
Friday 21st April 2006, 12.15-14.00, Zicer Seminar Room (UEA)
"It's not what you know, it's who you know"
Mixing socially, otherwise known as networking, is essential to the academic process because this is how researchers find inspiration and new ideas. Contacts made through networking are vital to career progression. Come to this ResNet relaunch event where Dr Nancy Lane, OBE (Cambridge neurobiologist & current chair of the Athena project for the advancement of women in SET) will discuss 'The Importance of Networking' and give practical advice.
A light lunch will be provided. Prior booking essential.
Events Archive
2005
‘Gender Bias still in Science’
Tuesday 13th September 2005, UEA
The 2003-2004 Athena ASSET surveys (Athena Survey of Science Engineering and Technology), undertaken by Jan Anderson of UEA, revealed that men still occupy the lion’s share of top academic positions in science, leaving their female counterparts feeling undervalued and discouraged.
The survey asked over 6000 lecturers, professors and project leaders from more than 40 UK universities and scientific research institutes, about participation in activities that may influence career progression, their career aspirations and expectations, and perceptions of the barriers to the advancement of women in SET.
Jan presented her findings at the September ResNet meeting, prompting an interesting and lively discussion amongst attendees concerning personal experiences, the local implications of the results and how they could be used to argue for change.
The full ASSET survey report and slides to accompany Jan’s presentation can be found via the following links:
ASSET Survey Report.pdf
ASSET Presentation
‘Bullying and Harassment at work’
Tuesday June 14th 2005, Institute of Food Research
Designated councilors from UEA, JIC and IFR discussed measures in place at each institute to deal with the sensitive issues of bullying and harassment at work.
New Year Celebration
Tuesday January 11th 2005, JIC Conference Centre
A New Year Celebration (networking and nibbles) was held to commemorate the retirement of Julia Marcantonio, the ResNet co-ordinator since 2002. Julia had worked with endless enthusiasm and determination to promote the network and its’ aims throughout the NRP and the wider UK SET arena.
Events Archive
2004
Women in SET: Delivering the Government’s Strategy
Thursday November 25th 2004, ZICER Exhibition & Seminar Room, UEA
The new UK Resource Centre for Women in SET is the cornerstone of the Government's strategy for increasing the number of women in SET, in response to the Greenfield Report 'SET Fair'.
Pat Turrell, Strategic Information Manager and Erica Williams, Information and Knowledge Coordinator will be here to tell us about progress in setting up the Resource Centre, what it can provide for women research scientists and how you can contribute and add to the information resource. Pat and Erica will be happy to stay on for further discussions.
Talk by Professor Carol Robinson
Wednesday September 29th 2004, IFR Lecture Theatre
Newly elected Fellow of the Royal Society and 2004 Rosalind Franklin Award Winner Professor Carol Robinson spoke about her career, her research, and her interest in careers for women in SET.
Carol Robinson is Professor of Chemical Biology at Cambridge and is a world leader in mass spectrometry, which she uses to study protein interactions. She has had an interesting career path, having left school at 16 to become a lab technician. She has also raised three children, now teenagers.
She was described by Prof. Julia Higgins (vice chair, RF Award Committee) as "an outstanding winner and excellent role model for younger women scientists". Prof. Robinson will use part of her RF prize money to fund a mentoring project to support women in SET.
More information about Prof. Robinson can be found at www.royalsoc.ac.uk and at http://education.guardian.co.uk.
Teacher / Scientist Network
June 22nd 2004
Phil Smith, TSN Coordinator and Liz Drake, high school teacher, told us about the formation of partnerships between local teachers and scientists. The partnerships provide invaluable support to local teachers in all phases of education. They provide scientists with the opportunity to interest children in science from an early age and influence their perception of the scientist (usually envisaged as male, with wild white hair and a lab coat), and the chance to develop their science communication skills.
National Science Week
March 16th -19th 2004
As part of National Science Week and to celebrate the extension of ResNet to ALL women NRP Researchers two meetings were held.
16th March, “The Rise and Rise of ResNet” An overview of four years of activity, introduced by Dr Alessandra Devoto (BIO) & “ResNet Now: the Current Position” A look at the situation of women researchers now, in the EU and the NRP.
19th March, “Liquid Lunch!” An informal chance to meet and talk to ResNet members and other researchers & What is “Having it All”? A debate with some of our successful women researchers about careers, relationships and self fulfillment, chaired by Dr Sarah Cornell (ENV).
Science Teaching Opportunities for Researchers, through UEA Continued Education.
March 2nd 2004
Katie Miller, Academic Director Science: Cont Ed. explained this good entry method into undergraduate teaching, which gives experience in the design of short units and the opportunity to deliver the lectures to small groups of students.
Alternative Careers Paths: Clinical Science in the National Health Service.
January 14th 2004
Dr Christine Dawson is Principle Clinical Scientist and Quality Assurance Officer at the Norwich & Norfolk University Hospital and a lecturer at UEA. Prior to moving to the NHS, she spent more than 10 years as a Post Doc at UEA on contracts. She described for us her decision making for the career change and about working in the NHS.
Events Archive
2003
Saskia Kent - WEETU.
November 25th 2003
Saskia Kent, Outreach Manager for The Women’s Employment, Enterprise and Training Unit, WEETU, told us about the training opportunities afforded by this unique Norfolk-based organization, which helps women to succeed in work and enterprise.
Career Development: What next?
December 9th 2003
The UEA Careers Centre provides Information, Advice and Guidance for all postgraduates and staff working in the Norwich research Park. Anne Benson became director of the Centre in June 2003 described the opportunities for career development and advice provided by the Centre. These include an extensive programme of workshops and information sessions throughout the year, special events for specific Schools and other groups and Career Development workshops on behalf of CSED for contract research staff and postgraduates.
Childcare: a major concern?
October 23rd 2003
The availability of childcare has always been a major concern for ResNet members. UEA Nursery Manager, Heather Munn told us about the aims of the Nursery in relation to child development, and the planned development and enlargement of the nursery facilities.
End-of-Year Get Together.
September 9th 2003
Mainly networking, brainstorming ideas, a little wine and a short fun film "Did I say Hairdressing, I meant Astrophysics".
Funding Opportunities Under Framework 6
May 16th 2003
The EU Project Manager of JIC's Research Contract Office made sense of the complexities of EU Framework 6 Funding, focussing on mobility and fellowship schemes.
Setting Up Your Own Business
March 8th 2003
Three award winners of UEA's Bisiness Innovation Centre, and one local intrepreneur and former UEA student, describe their experinces in setting up businesses.
Accept or Reject? Publishing Papers, the Inside Story
February 11th 2003
Insight into getting the best from the publication process, from two Editors of leading Plant Journals.
Irene Hames PowerPoint Presentation 
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Events Archive
2002
Feedback Session
December 11th 2002
Reports from three members who had represented ResNet at conferences.
"12th International Conference of Women in Engineering and Science" , Ottawa, Canada.
"Visibility of Women", Royal Society, London.
"Career Choices and Promotion", Athena, London.
Parents@Work - The Business Case for Work-Life Balances and Culture Change
November 29th 2002
A look at how to focus on issues to bring about changes in the culture and convince management that work-life balance is good for them.
Balance at Work 
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EU Law and Grant Applications
September 11th 2002
A look at recent changes in EU Law which effect CRS and the role of Research Administrators in preparing grant applications, etc.
Jennifer Kaheil, Personnel Manager, Science Schools, UEA.
Fixed Term Regulations 
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Dr Helen Brownlee, Research Administrator, BIO.
What a Research Administrator can do for you! 
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Women on Top
June 6th 2002
Dr Julia Goodfellow, Head of BBSRC talked to ResNet about her career.
Super Supervisors!
April 23rd 2002
A training session on how to approach supervision:
Paul Levy, Head of CSED
Dr Tracy Palmer, JIC
Dr Pascale Harvey, BIO
Supervising Students 
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Dr Preeti Dahiya, JIC
Jif-Nuffield Scholarship Scheme 
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Alternative Careers seminars
February 15th 2002
Two talks on alternative careers for women in science:
Dr Tony Walker, Lecturer, Kingston University.
Life as a Lecturer in a new University 
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Dr Julie Greenfield, Research Liaison Officer, the Ataxia Charity, London.
Role of the Research Liaison Officer, Ataxia 
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Events Archive
2001
"Did I say Hairdressing? I meant astrophysics!"
December 13th 2001
Christmas get together and a 14 minute cartoon video introduced by Helen Green, ResNet Project Officer.
Opportunities we have had!
November 23rd 2001
This session provided an opportunity to hear from those who attended external events on behalf of ResNet. These have included:
- Managing Your Future Seminar, Cambridge.
- Networking the Networks, London.
- Career Development Conference or Wome Scientists, Oxford.
- Athena Project Conference on new research on Women in HE, London.
- Gender and Research Conference, Brussels.
- Athena Dissemination Conference, Edinburgh.
Clare Goodess, CRU
Athena presentation 
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Summary of Presentations by Jan Anderson, UEA Survey Office 
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Francesa Mercuri, BIO
Julia Marcantonio, BIO
Rachel Carol, JIC
Evdokia Pentcheva, BIO
Jennifer Kaheil, PRS
Promotion Procedures at UEA
June 26th 2001
Jennifer Kaheil, Personnel Manager, Science Group, UEA.
Managing Your Future: A seminar for Women Researchers and Academics in the Sciences
June 11th 2001
Robinson College, Cambridge (a Local Academic Women's Network event).
Managing Your Future Page - information and resources
What is a Research Career?
May 9th 2001
UEA Vice Chancellor Vincent Watts and Pro-Vice Chancellor, (Research) Graham Bentham.
End of Contract? What Next?
January 26th 2001
Repeat session.
Events Archive
2000
End of Contract? What Next?
December 8th 2000
Network members Charlotte Parker and Teresa Belton attended a Career Planning Workshop in London and shared what they learned with ResNet.
Fifth Framework Programme Applications: How Women Can Succeed
November 29th 2000
A seminar series sponsored by the DTI.
Making Change Happen
November 8th 2000
A "Focus a Europe " event with Dr Joan Mason and Professor Teresa Rees who both worked on the ETAN Report, 'Science Policies in the European Union: promoting excellence through mainstreaming equality'. Copies of the report may be obtained by e-mailing Nicole.DEWANDRE@cce.eu.int.
Managing Your Manager
October 13th 2000
A session with experienced trainer Stephanie Spink.
Applying for Funding under Framework V
September 7th 2000
Dr Zoe Delinde, UK Research Office, Brussels.
UKRO and the Fifth Framework Programme 
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Introduced by Expert Evaluator, Professor Ronan Sleep, SYS.
Advice and guidance 
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Presentation of Contract Research Staff Survey to Senior Management
July 3rd 2000
Jan Anderson, Survey Office, UEA.
CRS Survey Page
Life Maintenance: Employment and Pensions
May 22nd 2000
Jennifer Kaheil, Personnel Manager, UEA Science Group
Craig Moss, Financial Consultant.
Joint Career Development - is it possible?
April 14th 2000
Dr Isabelle Cote and Dr John Reynolds, BIO.
Life of a Female Education Correspondent
April 6th 2000
Lucy Hodges, Higher Education Correspondent for The Independent.
Focus on Positive Communication
March 21st 2000
Ruth Goodall, ResNet Project Director
Jane Ross, Chair ResNet Co-ordinating Committee
Launch of ResNet 2000 Network
February 3rd 2000
The Culture of Science: does science suffer from its gender imbalance? Phyllis Starkey MP.
Transferable Skills in Science and Technology, Daphne Thompson, DTI.
Events Archive
1999
Follow-up Meeting
December 8th 1999
A follow up meeting to discuss what direction the network should take.
Enquiry Meeting
October 13th 1999
An enquiry meeting to assess interest in setting up a network for women Contract Research Staff at the University of East Anglia and the Norwich Research Park.