Our Research-Oriented Professor programme is designed to offer support and provide guidance for members of our community at mid-career stage for whom Research is a core element (speaks to Sections A2, D2 and E2 of the BAM Framework).
Although individuals at mid-career stage perform key roles for their institutions beyond, and represent the largest career group within our community, there has been limited support available in supporting colleagues who aspire to becoming a Professor with a particular focus on research.
The programme will explore the variety of career journeys, barriers and pivot points in a swiftly changing research policy and funding environment.
This programme is designed for mid-career academics.
Mid-career is defined as the time after one has mastered the fundamentals of what is required for effectiveness, is ready to seek the next set of challenges……before one starts to prepare for retirement (Baldwin et al., 2014).
Programme
Session Dates and Venues
Session 1 and 2 will be in-person.
Session 1: Birmingham, Aston University - 17th April 2026
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Time |
Session Title |
Speaker |
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09.15 |
Registration |
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10.00 |
Welcome to the programme: why become a research-oriented professor? |
Prof Sarah Robinson, IÉSEG School of Management Prof Adina Dudau, University of Glasgow |
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10.30 |
Crafting an academic identity |
(TBC) |
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11.30 |
Career strategising |
Prof Roberta Fida, Aston University |
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12.30 |
Development activity: strategic reflections on your career journey |
Prof Roberta Fida, Aston University |
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13.00 |
Networking Lunch |
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14.00 |
Open and responsible publishing strategy |
(TBC) |
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15.00 |
Developing sustained research funding |
(TBC) |
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16.00 |
Conclusions and next steps |
Prof Sarah Robinson, IÉSEG School of Management Prof Adina Dudau, University of Glasgow |
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16.30 |
Close |
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Online Reflective Session: Strengthening academic leadership -rising above, leaving a legacy 15th May from 10:00am to 1:00pm (BST).
Session 2: London, British Academy of Management - 15th June 2026
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Time |
Session Title |
Speaker |
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09.15 |
Registration |
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10.00 |
Welcome and recap – progress since the last session |
Prof Sarah Robinson, IÉSEG School of Management Prof Adina Dudau, University of Glasgow |
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10.30 |
Strengthening your national and international profile and networks |
Prof Nadia Kougiannou, Nottingham Trent University |
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11.20 |
Break |
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11.30 |
Maximising research impact, knowledge exchange and commercialisation |
(TBC) |
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13.00 |
Lunch |
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14.00 |
The promotion process: A game of snakes & ladders? |
Prof Wendy Loretto, University of Edinburgh |
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15.00 |
Job Crafting Discussion |
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15.30 |
Developing positive, connected and inclusive research environments |
Prof Martyna Sliwa, University of Bath |
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16.30 |
Final reflection: Career development |
Prof Sarah Robinson, IÉSEG School of Management Prof Adina Dudau, University of Glasgow |
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17.00 |
Close |
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Facilitators
Prof Sarah Robinson
Sarah Robinson is a Co- Vice chair for the British Academy of Management with a responsibility for Academic Career Development (ACD). She is also leading on the academic wellbeing initiative, which is one of BAM’s current strategic priorities, and will be designing and facilitating this webinar series.
Sarah is currently Professor in People and Organisations at IÉSEG School of Management (Paris). She has research interests in professional careers, professional learning and development and has conducted several projects on academic careers including studies of: early career academics; academic wellbeing; academic doubt and failure; and doing academic careers differently.
Prof Adina Dudau
Adina Dudau is Professor of Public Management at the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School. She serves as Associate Research Director and leads on People, Culture, and Environment within the School. Externally, she is Associate Director of the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS). Deeply committed to doctoral development and research capacity building, Adina has held a number of leadership roles in the doctoral training ecosystem, including Director of Postgraduate Research in her School. Adina now serves as a Co- Vice chair for the British Academy of Management with a responsibility for Academic Career Development (ACD).
Adina brings extensive editorial experience to her work, as Co-Editor of the European Management Journal, and Associate Editor for Public Management Review and Journal of Management Inquiry. She is a regular contributor to major international management conferences, fostering collaboration and engagement across institutional and national boundaries. This breadth of experience underpins her strong commitment to the mission of the Academic Affairs of Conference and Capacity Building Committee, particularly in advancing inclusive capacity-building and international stakeholder engagement across the management research community.
Adina's own research span three key areas: research policy (research ecosystems including doctoral training, people, culture and environment), public service ecosystems, and the impact of digitalisation on the future of work and on integrity management and corruption. Her work has been funded by the Horizon Europe, UKRI, CIMA and Carnegie Universities Trust. More about Adina’s work can be found on her University of Glasgow profile.
Aims & Objectives
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To provide targeted support for mid-career academics who wish to progress to a leadership/ management role in research knowledge and intellectual growth (A2, D2 and E2 of the BAM Framework)
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To offer insight and guidance on writing for publication strategies, including generating impact from published work. Topics include: crafting your research identity; building your publication pipeline and providing effective and humane leadership in your field.
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To offer a platform for sharing best practice in generating research funding, including where to target, how to craft your bid, leading others and networking, delivering your research project.
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To share and draw out best practice in leading and managing others, achieving success, and research/ intellectual growth
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Expand your peer network beyond your institution.
Fees
Early-bird BAM Member: £599 (until 17th March 2026, 23:59 UK time)
Late fee BAM Member: £699 (until 1st April 2026, 23:59 UK time)
If you are not a BAM member and would like to join the programme, please become a member first. You will then be able to book a ticket via the 'Book Now' button.
To find out more, and to become a member, please click here
Booking deadline: 1st April 2026.
NOTE: Although we endeavour to run our programmes as advertised, BAM reserves the right to cancel any events if, for example, there are not enough people to justify running the event or if other significant unforeseen circumstances arise. Please be aware that delegates are always responsible for ensuring their own travel and accommodation against cancellation, and the British Academy of Management is not able to reimburse anyone for these under any circumstances.
Contact
For specific information about this event please contact the workshop facilitator(s):
- Sarah Robinson: [email protected]
- Prof Adina Dudau: [email protected]
For general enquiries please contact the BAM Office at [email protected]
Expressions of Interest
If you are planning to attend the programme and are awaiting funding, please complete your expression of interest by clicking here.
If you cannot make the 2026 dates but are interested in joining next year's programme, please complete your expression of interest HERE and we will get in touch when we launch ROP 2027.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment for the event must be received before the start date of the event concerned. Access will not be permitted to the event if full payment has not been received.
Cancellations
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Cancellations received within 14 days of booking your place on the event will receive a full refund.
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Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and later than 14 days before the start date of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
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Although we endeavour to run all events as advertised, BAM reserves the right to cancel any event if, for example, there are not enough people to justify running the event or if other significant unforeseen circumstances arise. Please be aware that delegates are always responsible for ensuring their own travel and accommodation against cancellation, and the British Academy of Management is not able to reimburse anyone for these under any circumstances.
To cancel a booking a cancellation request must be submitted via your BAM Account, to do this:
- Go to your BAM Account
- Click 'My Events'
- Under 'Upcoming Events' will be the booking, please click Cancel Booking
- Follow the steps and complete the request