SPCR Trainees Event 2023
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 to Thursday, 14 September 2023
Hosted by NIHR School for Primary Care Research.
We are delighted to welcome invited guests to the 2023 Annual Trainees Event. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our Trainees community to get together to participate in talks, workshops and training, as well as providing networking opportunities to get to know other PhD students, early career researchers and senior academics based within the SPCR.
Please note that attendance at this event is by invitation only.
Our Trainees Event will be held in the Peter Chalk Building, University of Exeter - 13th and 14th September 2023. The Programme comprises of Plenary and Parallel sessions. Guests have been allocated to sessions, the details of which will be printed on your lanyard.
We would like to take an environmentally friendly approach to our event and therefore will not be printing the programme for all guests. Programme information will be clearly displayed throughout the event, however if you would like to download the programme onto your device please use the links below:
2023 Annual Trainees Event - Day 1 Only Programme
2023 Annual Trainees Event - Day 2 Only Programme
2023 Annual Trainees Event - Full Programme
PRESENTATION SKILLS
| Simon Cain – Westbourne Training & Consulting | |
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Simon Cain, owner of Westbourne Training & Consulting, specialises in presentation / pitching skills. He has helped support over 300 applicants with their pitches to funding panels and regularly delivers workshops to a wide range of audiences within health and research. These include the NIHR, Academy of Medical Sciences, Royal Society, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Medical Research Council, Royal College of GPs, Royal College of Surgeons, Health Education England, numerous NHS Trusts and over 50 universities and medical schools. |
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EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT FOR RESEARCHERS
| Dr Kourosh Norouzi - Business Development Manager- Biopharma, MedTech and Public Health, Exeter Univeristy | |
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Kourosh is a value-driven professional with over two decades of international experience working in both public and private sectors across a range of industries and sectors. Throughout his career, he has held several senior technical and leadership positions. His main areas of expertise and interest lie at the intersection of strategy and innovation, especially within the context of the National Innovation Ecosystem, focusing on capacity building and capability development. Kourosh is passionate about unlocking and leveraging the power of partnerships to drive innovation and impact, particularly through the triple helix of industry-university-government interactions. Besides his professional experience, Kourosh is a frequent visiting lecturer and industry speaker who shares his knowledge and insights on topics like translational research, innovation, and entrepreneurship |
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LEADERSHIP: MULTIPLIER EFFECT
| Dr Andy Cope – Art of Brilliance | |
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Andy specialises in positive psychology and the science of human flourishing. The reward for grinding out his PhD is that he gets to call himself a Dr of Happiness. If you put the cheesy title to one side, the good doctor believes there has never been a more important time to focus on mental health and wellbeing. Andy has been described as a ‘wellbeing revolutionary’. His mission is to change the narrative and re-focus psychology away from what’s wrong with people to what’s right. His messages act as a gentle nudge towards people taking charge of their own mental health. People love Andy’s simplicity and humour. His keynotes have been delivered to rave reviews all over the world. Described by his mother as ‘not even the best writer in this family’, Andy has somehow managed to become a best-selling author. His ‘Spy Dog’ children’s series was a worldwide hit and he now writes about wellbeing and happiness for children, teenagers and adults. In his spare time Andy sabotages his happiness by watching Derby County. |
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As part of our Trainees Event, our award holders have been asked to present their research in a 'elevator pitch', on the afternoon of Thursday 14th September as part of the SPCR Trainees Event. Each talk with be 3 minutes long, with 3 slides, followed by the opportunity to ask questions. We hope that you will use it to find out more about the award holders and their research, and to aid networking.
We would like to take an environmentally friendly approach to our event and therefore will not be printing a physical copy for attendees. The Abstract Booklet can be viewed using the links below:
Download the SPCR Trainees Event 2023 - Elevator Pitch: Abstract Booklet (PDF)
We are delighted that the University of Exeter we be hosting this year's Trainees Event. Our event will be held in the Peter Chalk Building on Streatham campus. The Peter Chalk Centre is a multi purpose conference venue, situated adjacent to the suite of Newman lecture theatres.
Please join us for registration and refreshments at the start of each day in the main atrium. Plenary sessions will be held in the lecture theatre and parallel sessions will be held across breakout spaces - your lanyard will include further information.
CONFERENCE VENUE: PETER CHALK CENTRE
Please familiarise yourself with the Campus Map The Peter Chalk Centre is 17 5F, a more detailed map is available under Streatham Campus map - Area A.
A floor plan for the Peter Chalk Centre is shared below:
OVERNIGHT STAY: LEONARDO HOTEL EXETER
The majority of delegates are staying at the Leonardo Hotel, Exeter. The hotel is approx. 23 mins walk from the Peter Chalk Centre. Please refer to email communication for hotel booking details if you are a Three Schools Mental Health or Wellcome PhD award holder.
Check- in is available from 3pm, with check- out by 12pm on Thursday 14th September. The SPCR Directorate team will be working with the hotel staff to help to facilitate a smooth check in process.
Leonardo Hotel Exeter features an all day Costa Coffee bar and a stylish onsite bar to relax in after an eventful day in the city. You can enjoy a great selection of seasonal food and drink in the restaurant which is open from 6:30am to 10:00am for breakfast.
Please note that parking directly outside the hotel is NOT included in your booking and is charged for by the hotel. Car parking is available at the Summerland Gate Car Park, Belgrave Road, EX1 2LB. The car park is situated directly opposite the main entrance of the hotel with the entrance of the car park on Belgrave Road.
Guests at Leonardo Hotel Exeter can benefit from a reduced rate of £10.00 per 24 hours parking. This must be paid for upon departure from the hotel. The car park is Fully secure with 35 CCTV camera and features 239 spaces including 15 disabled bays. Open between 07:00 - 02:00.
Car parking is also available at the Triangle car park which is a pay and display council car park.
EVENING MEAL: MERCURE EXETER SOUTHGATE HOTEL
Our evening meal on Wednesday 13th September will be served at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, a contemporary 4-star hotel and supremely located in the heart of Exeter.
This venue is approx 13 min walk from the Leonardo hotel. Please arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm service.
Photography
We will be taking photos during the event, these might be published on the SPCR website and SPCR social media. If you do not want to be included in the pictures, please inform Christina Farrall: c.farrall@keele.ac.uk in advance of the meeting.
The Streatham Campus in Exeter, Devon, is the largest campus of the University of Exeter.
Travelling by Train
Exeter has two railway stations - Exeter St David's (main station) and Central. Exeter St David's Station is approximately 10 minutes walk from the Streatham Campus and taxis are available. The average journey time from London Paddington is 2 hours 30 minutes to Exeter. See Streatham Campus map for the walking route.
TRAVELLING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The Streatham Campus is served by the D route. The D bus route includes Digby, St Luke’s Campus, the City Centre and Streatham Campus.
Download the D Bus Timetable (PDF).
Travelling by Car
The M4/M5 links Exeter directly to London, the Midlands, South Wales and the North including Scotland. The average journey time from either London or the Midlands is 3 hours. Download our detailed directions to Streatham Campus by car.
Please note that parking on the Streatham Campus is very limited.
Sat Nav users please use the postcode: EX4 4QJ
Car park information
Please note that you will require a permit to park on the university car parks. Permits must be clearly displayed in your windscreen.
If you require a parking permit, please contact Christina Farrall: c.farrall@keele.ac.uk
Parking outside the Leonardo Hotel is not included in your parking permit and parking in the hotel car park will be charged for by the hotel.
LOCAL TAXI INFORMATION
Apple Taxis Exeter (01392 666666) have a dedicated taxi rank on campus.