Research Programme Managers’ Network

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The North-West Research Programme Managers’ Network (RPMN) was established in 2013 to encourage, facilitate and support effective research management.

The RPMN is a peer support network where central issues in research grant management are discussed, and as a collective, members can make a meaningful contribution to research innovation.

Aims and objectives of the RPMN include:

  • Providing a network of support for Programme Managers across North West England
  • Sharing good practice
  • Discussing and evaluating new working procedures
  • Constructively discussing challenges within grant management
  • Establishing a shared competency framework to measure professional development

Membership

Membership is made up of research managers working in a Health and/or Social Care background, in the North-West across the regions Universities and NHS Trusts.

Meetings & Events

Meetings are held biannually and cover a wide range of topics often including invited speakers. The next meeting is:

Thursday 5th October 2017, 12.30-4.00pm
MCRC Lecture Theatre, The Christie site

Agenda
The network also organises bespoke training days focusing on areas of interest to the membership. Our next training event will cover influencing and negotiation skills – details to be confirmed shortly.

How to join the RPMN

If you are interested in joining the network please contact co-chairs Dieter Weichart and Charlie Stockton-Powdrell by email or telephone.

Dieter Weichart
deiter.weichart@manchester.ac.uk
0161 275 6792

Charlie Stockton-Powdrell
charlotte.stockton-powdrell@manchester.ac.uk
0161 306 7983

Event details

Manchester Cancer Research Centre
The University of Manchester
Wilmslow Road
Manchester M20 4QL

Date

5 Oct 2017

Details

12.30-4.00pm at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Lecture Theatre, The Christie site

Register here