Universities UK is organising a one-day conference in association with the Centre for Higher Education Research and Information (CHERI) of the Open University and HEFCE on the “The Changing Academic Profession”.

The conference will be held at Woburn House Conference Centre on Tuesday, 22 June 2010.

The conference will launch a repory by CHERI on the , part of an international study, which examines issues such as:

• The internationalisation of the profession and academic work;
• The ‘casualisation’ of the academic workforce;
• The diversity of academics and academic activities;
• Academics’ engagement with their institutions;
• Attracting and developing talent.

The conference will be chaired by Professor Les Ebdon, Vice-Chancellor, University of Bedfordshire and Chair, Million +.

Other confirmed speakers include:

• Professor Vaneeta-marie D’Andrea, Professor Emirita, University of the Arts, London and Carnegie Scholar
• William Locke, Assistant Director, Centre for Higher Education Research and Information (CHERI), The Open University
• Mike Boxall, PA Consulting
• Stephen Court, Senior Research Officer, University and College Union
• Professor Clifford Friend, Deputy Vice-Chancellor , Cranfield University
• Alison Johns, Head of Leadership Governance and Management, Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Agenda

Presentations from the conference

Introduction to the Changing Academic Profession and overview of UK Funding
William Locke

International Comparisons - Dr Vaneeta-marie D'Andrea

The Future of the HE Woforce - Mike Boxall

Workforce Development - Alison Johns

The Human Resource Management implications of changes in the academic profession - Mary Luckiram