About this Event
PAE Day is designed to bring together post-award staff, support personnel, and managers and funders who engage in post-award functions daily. This event provides a unique platform to share best practices, innovative ideas, and common challenges, fostering a collective effort to enhance knowledge and share expertise across the sector.
Schedule Highlights:
08:30 - 09:00 AM: Registration & Refreshments
09:00 - 09:15 AM: Introduction by RKE Support – Ashley Blake
09:15 - 09:30 AM: Attendees Introductions
09:30 - 10:00 AM: Presentation by Chipo Nyandoro Kunzvi - Post Award Manager - The University of Sussex
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Presentation by UKRI Senior Policy Team – How can we effect policy in support of the post-award environment – Presentation & Engagement Discussion
11:00 - 11:15 AM: Refreshments Break
11:15 - 12:00 PM: Horizon Europe Common Errors to Avoid & Changes from H2020 – BDO Audit Team
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Charles Shannon – Head of Research Innovation Quality and Policy - Loughborough University
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
Afternoon Practical Group Sessions:
1:30 - 2:00 PM: Staff Recruitment & Staff Onboarding Process
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Overview of Project Transition from Pre-Award to Post-Award Team & Project Setup Process
2:30 - 3:00 PM: Project Reporting & Reconciliations for Claims & Audits
3:00 - 3:15 PM: Attendee Submission Q&A
3:15 - 3:30 PM: Wash Up/Evaluations
We look forward to your participation in this enriching event designed to elevate the post-award function within your organisation.
Who Should Attend:
This event is perfect for professionals engaged in any aspect of the post-award lifecycle who are looking to enhance their knowledge, optimise their processes, reduce risks, and promote a more collaborative environment within their teams and with external stakeholders.
Why Attend?
1. Expand Your Expertise: Gain insights from peers and industry experts through a series of presentations. Learn what works well and identify areas for improvement in post-award management.
2. Practical Group Sessions: Engage in hands-on group sessions in the afternoon, where you will explore practical solutions and strategies to support our shared mission in research.
3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals who engage in post-award functions daily, fostering a collective effort to enhance knowledge and share expertise across the sector.
4. Tailored Content: From staff recruitment and onboarding processes to project reporting and reconciliations, our sessions cover the critical aspects of post-award management.
Get Involved!
Submit any pressing questions related to the post-award environment to [email protected] with the subject title "PAE Day Question." We will aim to address these questions during the event, ensuring clarity for all attendees.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Post-Award Management!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will benefit your organisation and advance your career. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham, United Kingdom