Researchers in Residence
An Overview
John Merne, Regional Coordinator - South East
Thursday 27 January 2011
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Who can apply?
RinR is open to applications from:
• Secondary schools and 6th form colleges
• Research Council and Wellcome Trust-funded researchers
RinR placements cover:
• ALL subjects – STEM and non-STEM
• 11 – 19 age group
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
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Engaging tomorrow’s talent today
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Inspiring young people
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Improving your own skills and experience
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
What is a placement?
• An innovative project that extends/ adds value to the curriculum
• Key Stage or across year groups
• Up to 24 hours duration per year
• Flexible – week(s), term, school year
• Includes lessons, after-school clubs, lab visits, outreach
• Results showcased on RinR website
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
What is a placement?
St Julian’s School, eco-club
• Eco-club to help school achieve it’s first green flag
• Every Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm for seven weeks
• Targeted at Key-Stage 3 so open to year 7-9 pupils
• Students conduct surveys of the school grounds, collect information
on waste energy and water use.
• Looking through bins at what is and isn’t recycled
• Students document what they have found reporting back to school
• Since project researcher involved in a number of other knowledge
exchange and community outreach projects.
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
How does RinR work?
• “Match” based on set criteria
• Induction training and CRB checks
• Advice to teachers
• Online training, advice and guidance
• One-to-one mentoring and support
• Helpline 0900 to 1700 Mon-Fri
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Training Day
• Understanding audiences and how they learn
• Presentation skills
• Looking at previous placements
• Working in schools, key stages and curriculum structure
• What happens next, support
• CRB check
• 9th February - London
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Benefits
Researchers in Residence benefits everyone
involved:
• The researcher
• The school
– Students
– Teacher & broader school
• The research councils
• UK
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researcher benefits
An opportunity for your own Continued Professional
Development:
• Confidence and self development
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Self-esteem & maturity
Self awareness, patience & empathy
Negotiation skills
Facilitation skills
Risk management
• Communication
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Written & oral communication skills
Public relations skills, design & marketing experience
Feedback & listening skills
Presentation skills
Designing & maintaining a dialogue
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researcher benefits – cont’d
• Understanding the views of others and the impact of your research
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Recognising different people and different viewpoints
Interpersonal skills
Reflective ability
Diplomacy and listening skills
Developing perspective, developing approaches to research
• Management and team work
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Project management
Working with others
Problem solving & forward planning
Budgeting, planning & evaluation experience
Fundraising & event management experience
Supervising, mentoring, coaching & teaching skills
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researcher benefits – cont’d
• Creativity
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Understanding different learning styles
Seeing different parts of the bigger picture
Thinking on your feet
Thinking laterally
Able to work in new environments
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Additional resources –
Please refer to our website
www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
• Info exchange
• Project materials
• Showcasing
• Podcasts
• Signposting
• Networking
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Website extras
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researchers in Residence
Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0QJ
w: www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
e: researchersinresidence@aeat.co.uk
t: 0845 365 7470
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk