Join us at the following sessions:
Welcome
Monday 17th November
10:00-10:45
HBS 1.69
Prof. Diana Mitlin explores the multiple ways in which academics can be agents of change. How do these fit with the ‘research impact’ agenda? And how does a diversity of approaches contribute to transformation?
The Role of Stories and Storytelling for Transformation
Monday 17th November
10:50–11:50
HBS 1.69
Prof. Uma Kothari, Dr Melanie Lombard and Chris Jordan will reflect on the power of stories and storytelling as a process, methodology and offer critical insights for practice.
Transformation Lab Lunch: Sign up for refreshments via Eventbrite
Monday 17th November
12:00-14:00
HBS 1.69
Join us for a lunchtime session exploring research impact and innovation. Engage in conversation with Mohammed Damba (GDI’s PGR Impact Scholar), Prof. Niki Banks (GDI and One World Together) and Eoin Griffin from UoM’s Innovation Factory.
A special note to PGRs, make sure you join us to learn more about the ‘Transformation through Stories and Storytelling Competition’ where you can bid for funding to kickstart your research impact journey.
EVENTBRITE LINK: http://bit.ly/431qese
Unintended Consequences of the Research Impact Agenda – joint session with HCRI
Tuesday 18th November
14:00-15:00
HBS 1.69
In this session, we will reflect on the research impact agenda. GDI’s Prof. David Hulme and Prof. Larissa Fast, Dr Birte Vogel and Dr Jessica Field (HCRI) explore the many unintended consequences associated with ‘impact’, including reflections on ethics.
Research for Transformation: ‘Slow Impact’
Tuesday 18th November
15:00-16:00
HBS 1.69
Through reflections on their research and practice, Prof. Ralitza Dimova, Dr Oliver Bakewell, Emeritus Prof. Stephanie Barrientos, and Prof. Kunal Sen will consider themes such as trust, partnerships and the time it takes to build and develop ‘impactful’ research.
Discussion and Q+A session (with refreshments)
Wednesday 19th November
14:00-16:00
Ellen Wilkinson A G9
Panel session with Prof. Diana Mitlin, Prof. Maria Rusca and Emeritus Prof. Stephanie Barrientos.
EVENTBRITE LINK: http://bit.ly/4q22aPI
Join the conversation: Submit questions to the panel via this padlet – https://bit.ly/439sEF8
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