Friday 17th January - The Way Forward for DRI Professionals

On the final day of the DRI Retreat 2025, career development and the roles of DRI professionals are discussed followed by a keynote presentation from Anita Banerji (University of Manchester, Software Sustainability Institute).

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Supporting diverse people and roles in digital research: learnings from the social sciences

Anita Banerji

University of Manchester, Software Sustainability Institute

In this talk, Anita explores how DRI careers fit into the research landscape, what supports career progression, and the impact of being from an underrepresented group. There will be an opportunity to reflect on your career and identify what would support you going forward. Anita will also give some top tips for doing inclusivity work in academia.

Watch other sessions from this day of the Retreat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfypTyYsXDk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpU-ITSsIls

Watch sessions from other days of the Retreat

Monday 13th January - Collaboration and Communication

Tuesday 14th January - Finding Answers to Your Questions

Wednesday 15th January - Emerging Technologies and the Future of DRI

Thursday 16th January - Leadership and Career Development

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