Event Details

This is an introductory level workshop aimed at research administrators and managers who have limited experience of working with metrics – this could be limited in terms of time (less than 12 months) or limited in terms of the range of metrics experienced. The workshop is applicable to colleagues in different functional areas but will be particularly relevant to those who need to understand and evidence research performance as part of their role, or who aspire to do so. The workshop will introduce participants to the broad range of metrics which can be used in research & innovation management (for example input metrics, bibliometrics, altmetrics, Snowball metrics etc.) and provide some context in terms of how they are used in the sector including a case study from Queens University Belfast.

Using a mixture of presentations, exercises and discussion we will begin to explore how metrics can be used well, and turned into useful information to support decision making at different levels of the organisation, and how they could potentially be used irresponsibly.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will:

• have gained an awareness of a broad of different research and innovation metrics
• have seen how some of these metrics can be used (good and bad)
• understand the key principles of the responsible use of metrics
• have begun to understand how metrics can support decision making

*Delegates should note that this is an introductory course and although we may touch on how different metrics are calculated we will not be providing in-depth bibliometrics training.*

Prior knowledge required

No prior knowledge is required.

Technical Knowledge Workshop

This event is a Technical Knowledge Workshop. Technical Knowledge Workshops focus on helping delegates to acquire the knowledge and behaviours required to undertake particular aspects of their role. Delegates can expect to hear form a recognised expert(s) in the topic area and can include individual and group activities and discussion. ARMA currently run ~12 technical knowledge workshops throughout the training and development annual calendar. Members receive a discount of £125 + VAT off of these events.

E-delegate Packs

As part of your ARMA delegate experience we like to give you a pack of everything you will need for your training event. A couple of days prior to the workshop you will be attending, we will send you an information pack about ARMA, a programme for you to print out for the day and a delegate list of your fellow attendees. You may also receive presentations prior to the event if our speakers consent to this however, this is not guaranteed due to the nature of each workshop.
You can find all other information on your speakers, the venue and what you will come away with from our website.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact events@arma.adwise-staging.com.