Progressing in academia: A facilitated virtual forum for the FELISE programme - Afternoon session

The session focuses on supporting women in academia in progressing their careers by providing a discussion forum in an open and positive environment that enables peer-learning and knowledge exchange whilst addressing a wide range of issues that women face in the management of their careers. Participants will be able to consider what next steps might be appropriate for them to progress their career effectively through a facilitated discussion led by the participants themselves and guided by the facilitator.

Prior to the session, participants are asked to think about resources, experiences and information that might be relevant to share with other participants (i.e. books, websites, articles, opportunities, etc.).

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Daniela Bultoc, VRDSF, MBA, MA (Trainer)

A Times Higher Education Awards winner, Daniela is a national Senior Fellow Researcher Developer, a Vitae recognition of significant expertise and reputation within the researcher development profession. Until recently, Daniela worked at University College London where she initiated and led some of the largest development programmes for researchers in the UK, enhancing academic leadership competency, professional development and research excellence. In her role as Head of Communities of Practice at UCL – the project won the 2019 UHR.

With over 12 years’ experience in Higher Education, Daniela is an experienced research skills trainer, career development & emotional intelligence coach, and organisational development consultant who seeks to support and inspire researchers and academics to reach outstanding results. Alongside her freelance work, Daniela is currently finalising an MBA in Higher Education Management at UCL, and in her free time enjoys the outdoors, acting, playing music, traveling and doing voluntary work to support her community.

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Tori Helmer (Vitae host)

Tori is Vitae’s Learning and Development Manager, responsible for the delivery of Vitae’s researcher development training programmes. She has over ten years of local, national and international experience in programme and project management, customer service, stakeholder relations and leadership in the education sector. Prior to this, Tori worked for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office where she managed complex training and delivery projects and delivered professional training to colleagues. Her portfolio of experience extends globally and includes projects with the Italian Ministry of Higher Education (MIUR), and universities such as the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge in the UK and California State and SUNY in the USA.

The facilitator will provide a discussion model that will guide and encourage contribution from all participants. By the end of the session, participants will have been encouraged to:

• identify their skills, knowledge and expertise
• identify their common challenges, concerns, goals and aspirations
• gain value from sharing best practice
• create a supportive space for open and confident conversations
• present oneself confidently and build meaningful connections.