Post Award Excellence Day

PAE Day is designed to bring together post-award staff, support personnel, and managers and funders who engage in post-award functions daily. This event provides a unique platform to share best practices, innovative ideas, and common challenges, fostering a collective effort to enhance knowledge and share expertise across the sector.

Schedule Highlights:

08:30 - 09:00 AM: Registration & Refreshments
09:00 - 09:15 AM: Introduction by RKE Support – Ashley Blake
09:15 - 09:30 AM: Attendees Introductions
09:30 - 10:00 AM: Presentation by Chipo Nyandoro Kunzvi - Post Award Manager - The University of Sussex
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Presentation by Nicolas Manera – How to Prepare for An Innovate UK Audit

10:30 - 11:00 AM: Presentation by Ashley Blake - Innovate UK Claim Period - Monitoring Officer Queries Simplified.
11:00 - 11:15 AM: Refreshments Break
11:15 - 12:00 PM: Horizon Europe Common Errors to Avoid & Changes from H2020 – BDO Audit Team
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Charles Shannon – Head of Research Innovation Quality and Policy - Loughborough University
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

Afternoon Practical Group Sessions:

1:30 - 2:00 PM: Staff Recruitment & Staff Onboarding Process
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Overview of Project Transition from Pre-Award to Post-Award Team & Project Setup Process
2:30 - 3:00 PM: Project Reporting & Reconciliations for Claims & Audits
3:00 - 3:15 PM: Attendee Submission Q&A
3:15 - 3:30 PM: Wash Up/Evaluations

We look forward to your participation in this enriching event designed to elevate the post-award function within your organisation.

Who Should Attend:

This event is perfect for professionals engaged in any aspect of the post-award lifecycle who are looking to enhance their knowledge, optimise their processes, reduce risks, and promote a more collaborative environment within their teams and with external stakeholders.

Why Attend?

1. Expand Your Expertise: Gain insights from peers and industry experts through a series of presentations. Learn what works well and identify areas for improvement in post-award management.

2. Practical Group Sessions: Engage in hands-on group sessions in the afternoon, where you will explore practical solutions and strategies to support our shared mission in research.

3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals who engage in post-award functions daily, fostering a collective effort to enhance knowledge and share expertise across the sector.

4. Tailored Content: From staff recruitment and onboarding processes to project reporting and reconciliations, our sessions cover the critical aspects of post-award management.

Get Involved!

Submit any pressing questions related to the post-award environment to [email protected] with the subject title "PAE Day Question." We will aim to address these questions during the event, ensuring clarity for all attendees.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Post-Award Management!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will benefit your organisation and advance your career. We look forward to seeing you there!