We would like to welcome you to register for our latest In-Person Research-Oriented Professor Programme, crafted to inspire, empower, and guide mid‑career colleagues who place research at the heart of their academic journey.
This year, we are pleased to introduce our first Online Reflective Session, bridging our In-Person days and giving delegates the opportunity to consider how they can strengthen their academic leadership and make their research leave a lasting legacy.
Together with guest speakers and our programme facilitators Professors Sarah Robinson and Adina Dudau, we’ll delve into the many pathways a research career can take, uncover the barriers and turning points along the way, and navigate an evolving landscape of research policy and funding with confidence and clarity.
This programme is ideal for mid‑career academics ready to take the next step in their research leadership journey.
The objectives of our Programme are:
🔷 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)
🔷 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.
🔷 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.
🔷 To share and draw out best practice in leading and managing others, achieving success, and research/ intellectual growth
🔷 Expand your peer network beyond your institution.
Facilitators:
Professor Sarah Robinson
Co-Vice Chair: Academic Career Development (ACD)
Professor Adina Dudau
Co-Vice Chair: Academic Career Development (ACD)
Session Dates and Venues
📅 Session 1: Birmingham, Aston University - 17th April 2026
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 Office - 15th June 2026
Programme 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)
Booking deadline: 1st April 2026.
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
Expression 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.
For specific information about this event please contact the workshop facilitator(s):
🔷 Prof Sarah Robinson: [email protected]
🔷 Prof Adina Dudau: [email protected]
For general enquiries please contact the BAM Office at [email protected]