Getting on the same page with research collaborations

This IN PERSON session is available to research staff from the University of Liverpool. When registering for this event please ensure you use your University email address as non-University email registrations will be removed due to capacity restrictions, thank you.

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Please note - if you are unable to attend, you can register to be sent the resources from the session only by choosing a non-attending ticket.

Are you having the right conversations with potential collaborators? 
Successful partnerships don’t happen by accident. They develop through clarity, trust, and shared expectations.

Join us for a short, practical workshop designed to help you build long-lasting collaborations that lead to meaningful research impact.

What to expect 
Together, we will explore a practical framework to help you:

• Clarify what you really want from a collaboration

• Understand whether those expectations align with your potential partner

• Build trust and nurture effective team behaviours from the outset

This session integrates key aspects of Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI), research integrity, and research culture to support collaborations that are ethical, productive, and sustainable. Whether you are considering a new partnership or want to strengthen existing ones, this workshop offers practical strategies you can apply immediately.

Session outline/ plan

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify their own collaboration requirements 
• Ask insightful questions early on to establish shared goals and approaches 
• Plan how to build and maintain trust throughout a collaboration

Presenter information:

Elizabeth Adams (she/her)

Elizabeth has nearly 20 years’ experience working in researcher development and research culture. She brings a strong understanding of how support and interventions at individual, team and organisational level can embed a culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration, where people grow and develop.

Venue information for sessions that are in-person: This room catalogue provides details on shared teaching spaces available across the Main University Campus, including room layout, capacity, facilities, equipment and 360 degree virtual tours: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/intranet/timetabling/online-room-catalogue/ (Please filter the table according to the building/ room indicated in the location information section of this Eventbrite listing)

Making an Impact 2026 Framework:

Engagement and Impact Themes

• Engagement and Impact on Public Policy and Services

• Engagement and Impact on the Economy

• Engagement and Impact beyond Academia

• Engagement and Impact on Digital and AI

• Engagement and Impact on Culture and Environment

Knowledge and Skill Axis elements

A. Research partnerships

B. Working with business

C. Working with the public and third sector

F. IP and commercialisation

G. Public and community engagement

H. Personal and professional research impact skills

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the Academy's RD team [email protected] at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

Academy Researcher Development Inclusivity Statement: The Academy is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people's differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed. In line with the Academy's firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we offer all postdoctoral and research-related opportunities to develop and network irrespective of a researcher’s gender, ethnicity, age, self-identification, disability, religious affiliation, or any other criteria used to separate and define.

Academy Code of Conduct: All events organised or facilitated by The Academy follow a Conduct of Conduct irrespective of the number of participants or session format. The Academy thanks all participants in advance for your cooperation to help ensure a safe and constructive environment for everybody. The Code of Conduct is available at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/development/conduct-events/

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