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Wednesday 29th May

Staff with lived experience of disability, and those with an interest in supporting and developing disabled researchers (including PGRs), are warmly invited to the launch of the Disabled Researchers Network project.

Student Life Building

12:00 - 15:30

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Timetable

12:00 – 12:15

Arrivals and Welcome

12:15 – 12:45

About the Disabled Researchers Network Project

Dr Lucinda Matthews-Jones and Dr Ria Cheyne

12:45 – 13:30

Lunch

13:30 – 14:00

Findings from the Disability Culture Audit of LJMU

Mr Pete Quinn, Pete Quinn Consulting

14:00 – 14:15

Disabled Researchers Network Mentoring and Coaching Scheme

Dr Lucinda Matthews Jones

14:15 – 14:30

Refreshments

14:30 – 14:40

Enhancing Research Culture at LJMU

Professor Keith George, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange)

14:40 – 15:15

How can we create an inclusive research culture?

15:15 – 15:30

Concluding Reflections and Next Steps

Access information

  • This event will be in a ‘relaxed workshop’ format – feel free to move about, engage in whatever way best suits you, or step out if you need a break.

  • This event will include both presentations and interactive activities. Detailed information will be provided one week in advance. We will facilitate a variety of ways to participate (e.g. anonymously via Vevox, individually rather than in a group, electronically after the event).

  • Automatic captioning will be enabled during presentations, and presenters will describe any images.

  • Accessibility information for the Student Life building can be found here.

  • A nearby quiet room will be available throughout the event.

  • Numbers will be capped at 40. There are likely to be 25-35 participants in the room at any one time.

  • Please let us know if we can do anything else to make the event more accessible for you: R.J.Cheyne@ljmu.ac.uk or L.M.MatthewsJones@ljmu.ac.uk.

About the Project

Funded via Research England's Enhancing Research Culture initiative, the Disabled Researchers Network is a two-year programme which explores how we can build a positive research culture for disabled researchers at LJMU and beyond. Informed by the insights of a university-wide Advisory Group, as well as current research, we aspire to empower disabled and neurodivergent researchers, foster community and solidarity, and challenge the barriers that can prevent us from thriving. Our activities will include a mentoring/coaching scheme; a range of online, hybrid, and face-to-face events; and the creation of a toolkit for disabled researchers.