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Events : NW Bioscience GRADschool
July 19th-21st 2005, Chancellors Conference Centre, Manchester.

“Well organised and directed into improvement of different skills.”

“…(the) simulated case studies were exciting and reflecting”

“Very interactive, fun. Learnt a lot about how to work in a team of diverse backgrounds.”

These were some of the comments from the participants of the NW Biosciences GRADschool.

The NW Biosciences GRADschool was the fourth in the NW sector-specific GRADschool series, and it attracted around 45 postgraduate researchers from across the North West and further.

See photos of what the course was like.

A highly intensive programme was developed to provide the opportunity to test a number of skills This included setting up a biobusiness company; making multi-million pound decisions in a drug-discovery game; developing a strategy to engage local communities in bioscience research through Manchester Museum and tackling the complex and often emotive issue of genetically modified foods.

The course was directed by Prof Jackie Oldham, Operational Director of the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility.

Tutoring on the course were:

Dr Jen Allanson - Training and IT consultant
Dr Caroline Bowsher - University of Manchester lecturer
Dr Malcolm Greenhalgh - Anti-microbial and specialty textiles consultant
Dr Judith Williams - University of Manchester lecturer and postgraduate trainer
Dr Keith Williams - Global product director (Infection), AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

Guests to the course included:

Dr Mike Fisher (Deputy Director of BioNoW, North West Development Agency) gave an insightful presentation detailing the opportunities available to postgraduate researchers in the NW.

Dr Henry McGhie (Principle Curator of Natural History, Manchester Museum) provided the opportunity for the participants to consider aspects of their research in relation to engaging the public visiting Manchester Museum.

Around 20 regional employers

This event attracted interest from a range of regional employers interested in developing greater links with bioscience PhDs.

On the evening of the second day regional employers were invited to a ‘speed networking’ session. This innovative idea was a great way for all participants and invited guest to exchange information.

For further details of this evening see the online article: www.onrec.com/content2/news.asp?ID=8408

North West Biosciences GRADschool Programme

Time	DAY ONE	Venue
8:30 – 10:30	Registration Tea and coffee available.	Foyer and conservatory
10:30 – 10:45	Course Director’s Introduction – Prof Jackie Oldham	Flowers Theatre
10:45 – 11:30	Syndicate Groups	Syndicate Rooms
11:30 – 12:15	Icebreaker An icebreaker that involves the group in a practical ‘hands on’ exercise.	Flowers Theatre
12:15 – 12.30	Talk on Feedback	Flowers Theatre
12:30 – 13:45	Lunch	Chancellors Restaurant
13:45 – 14:30	Introducing PhDs to the Bioscience Industry in the NW Dr Mike Fisher, Deputy Director of BioNoW	Flowers Theatre
14:30 – 14:45	Refreshment Break	Conservatory
14:45 – 17:30	Entrepreneurial Case Study – Jen Allanson This workshop is split into 3 parts with one part happening each day. The workshop will be focused around setting up a new business within the bioscience industries.	Flowers Theatre (Marquis and Conservatory)
17:30 – 19:00	Dinner	Chancellors Restaurant
19:00 – 19:30	Informal Presentations by Syndicates to Potential Funders of Business Ideas	Syndicate Rooms
19:30 – 20:00	Meet the tutors An opportunity to find out a little more about the wealth of experience on offer.	Flowers Theatre
20:00	Back to Syndicates for Review of the Day Cross Syndicate networking – a chance to bond outside of syndicate groups.	Syndicate Rooms

	DAY TWO
08:30 – 08:45	Introduction to Day 2 Course Director – Jackie Oldham	Flowers Theatre
08:45 – 12:00	Case Study 2: Pharmaceutical industry case – product development processes – Keith Williams	Flowers Theatre
12:00 – 13:15	Lunch	Chancellors Restaurant
13:15 – 15:45	Case Study 3: Museum case study – Henry McGhie (Engaging the local community with university research, covering communication and accessibility)	Flowers Theatre
15:45 – 16:00	Refreshment Break	Conservatory
16:00 – 17:30	Entrepreneurial Case Study (Part 2) Following on from the ideas developed in Part 1 the syndicates will attend workshops on marketing, finance and presentation skills, and then feedback the learning into their syndicates and work on their presentation for Day 3.	Flowers Theatre, Morley and Spencer Syndicate Rooms
17:30 – 18:45	Dinner	Chancellors Restaurant
18:45 – 19:30	Brief Review of the Day	Syndicate Rooms
19:30	Networking with the Industry Guests from the NW Bioscience sector will be invited to join an informal evening networking session in the conference bar, where delegates will have the chance to ask questions in a more relaxed environment.	Conservatory

	DAY THREE
08:30 – 08:45	Introduction to Day 3 Course Director – Jackie Oldham	Flowers Theatre
08:45 – 09:45	Entrepreneurial Case Study (Part 3): ‘Booted and Suited’ Presentations to Funders – takes place in 2 sub plenaries.	Flowers Theatre and Marquis Syndicate Room
09:45 – 12:00	Case Study 4: Caroline Bowsher Grapes from Greenvale - deciding approval for a GM crop trial	Flowers Theatre then Syndicate Rooms
12:00 – 12:30	Marketing yourself - Me PLC	Flowers Theatre
12:30 – 12:40	Decision of the Panel on who has got the funding and awarding of the prize.	Flowers Theatre
12:40 – 13:45	Lunch	Chancellors Restaurant
13:45 – 15:15	Working in an Interdisciplinary environment (Wellcome Clinical Research Facility – Prof Jackie Oldham) – individual and team selling points, incorporating feedback on each others strengths and how to promote yourself	Flowers Theatre
15:15 – 16:00	Review in Syndicates	Syndicate Rooms
16:00 – 16:30	Course Review	Flowers Theatre
16:30 – 17:00	Tutor Close Down Meeting	Whitworth Room

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Events : NW Bioscience GRADschool July 19th-21st 2005, Chancellors Conference Centre, Manchester.

Events : NW Bioscience GRADschool
July 19th-21st 2005, Chancellors Conference Centre, Manchester.