Thrive Together: Reshaping Collaboration

This IN PERSON session is available to all research staff and students.

Joining details will be sent 2 days and 2 hours before the session begins to the email address you registered with.

Please note - if you are unable to attend, you can register to be sent the resources from the session only by choosing a non-attending ticket.

This session will build on learning from cross-sector conversations conducted as part of Thrive, a Research England Development Funded project, which seeks to better understand the key characteristics of effective teamwork and collaboration. We invite you to hear more about the project and to take part on an interactive discussion and brainstorming session, while connecting with like-minded researchers.

Session outline/ plan

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the context and the drive for more inclusive team-led research models across the sector
• Hear about examples of effective research collaboration and gain insights into effective teamwork skills in diverse research settings.
• Recognising the importance of diverse perspectives in research and of fostering an environment where every research voice is valued.
• Hear about the goals and initiatives of the Thrive Project, and contribute to the ongoing development of new approaches to teamwork.
• Engage in dynamic, interactive discussions confidently, sharing experiences and ideas with peers, thereby building a strong network of collaborative partners.
• Utilise a variety of interactive learning techniques, including group brainstorming sessions, case study analyses, and real-world discussions, enhancing their ability to learn collaboratively.
• Develop skills in collaborative leadership, where every participant's voice contributes to a shared vision of positive change. Participants will feel empowered to initiate and lead collaborative projects.
• Build a network of like-minded researchers, fostering connections that extend beyond the workshop and providing ongoing support for collaborative endeavours.

Presenter information:

Alys Kay (she/her), Senior Researcher Developer, Personal & Professional Development Coach, Team Coach providing 1:1 coaching & career support for researchers. Building resilience, confidence and developing leadership ability. 

Venue information for sessions that are in-person: This room catalogue provides details on shared teaching spaces available across the Main University Campus, including room layout, capacity, facilities, equipment and 360 degree virtual tours: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/intranet/timetabling/online-room-catalogue/ (Please filter the table according to the building/ room indicated in the location information section of this Eventbrite listing)

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains:

Domain B: Personal Effectiveness

B3: Professional and Career Development

Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation

C2: Research Management

Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

D1: Working with Others

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the Academy's RD team Researcher@liverpool.ac.uk at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

Academy Researcher Development Inclusivity Statement: The Academy is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people's differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed. In line with the Academy's firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we offer all postdoctoral and research-related opportunities to develop and network irrespective of a researcher’s gender, ethnicity, age, self-identification, disability, religious affiliation, or any other criteria used to separate and define.

Academy Code of Conduct: All events organised or facilitated by The Academy follow a Conduct of Conduct irrespective of the number of participants or session format. The Academy thanks all participants in advance for your cooperation to help ensure a safe and constructive environment for everybody. The Code of Conduct is available at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/development/conduct-events/

Important: We take your privacy very seriously and will only use your email address to send you information about this session. Thereafter, we will contact you only where you have given us permission to do so. After that, you can opt-out at any time of receiving our communication by simply sending an email to researcher@liverpool.ac.uk

Stay in Touch: For the latest news and information about research staff development opportunities and resources follow @LivResearcher on Twitter. Further details about the University of Liverpool's Researcher Development activities can be found on the Researcher Hub: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/