The Impact of Accreditation Dr Heather Sears

Five Research Themes Sixteen Research Centres

Doctoral Training Centres The primary strategic aim is to develop independent, well-trained, highly-employable scientists in strategically-important research areas.

Where do you want to be?

Structures Policies Development

An Example of a Typical DTC Development Structure

Where are you now?

Timeline Aug 2014 CU approval for a dedicated research centre Sept 2015 VC requests that ABES establishes a DTC Dec 2015 DTC Proposal document approved Jan 2016 First meeting with RSB about accreditation

Timeline Aug 2014 CU approval for a dedicated research centre Sept 2015 VC requests that ABES establishes a DTC Dec 2015 DTC Proposal document approved Jan 2016 First meeting with RSB about accreditation July 2016 ABES DTC first Summer School Dec 2016 ABES DTC Winter School event

What’s stopping you?

Characteristics of accredited programmes Doctoral Training Centre The primary strategic aim is to develop independent, well-trained, highly-employable scientists in strategically-important research areas. Characteristics of accredited programmes Accredited doctoral training programmes will be highly regarded within the research community and by employers. Accredited programmes will be supported by a highly research active environment and will produce graduates who will excel in their chosen field.

Timeline Aug 2014 CU approval for a dedicated research centre Sept 2015 VC requests that ABES establishes a DTC Dec 2015 DTC Proposal document approved Jan 2016 First meeting with RSB about accreditation July 2016 ABES DTC first Summer School Dec 2016 ABES DTC Winter School event July 2017 Pilot accreditation scheme available Aug 2017 Name changes to SELS (Centre for Sport, Exercise & Life Sciences). Sept 2017 Submit accreditation application Oct 2017 Accreditation panel visit Jan 2018 Accreditation!

Royal Society of Biology News Story – 27/04/18

Celebration of Royal Society of Biology Accreditation 4-6pm, Thursday 17 May 2018 Science and Health Building, Whitefriars Street Coventry, CV1 2DS Welcome address by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Paul Noon OBE Talks from Professor Helen Maddock (Executive Director CSELS), Professor Derek Renshaw (Academic Director, Doctoral Training Centre, CSELS), PhD Student (Doctoral Training Centre), Industry Partner Drinks and light refreshments will be served

Photo courtesy and © Royal Society of Biology

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Funding applications

Chartered Biologist

The conditions for qualification are either: two years of training in programme of continuing professional development, or substantial professional experience over 10 years.

CSELS doctoral graduates can apply for the Chartered Biologist status following the completion of 12 months of relevant work experience in a biological science role. Chartered Biologist

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