CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

10.15-10.30
INTRODUCTION:
The challenges facing research in Europe after the crisis.
Lisbon Objective, 2020 Agenda, the single market for researchers: what’s the state of play?


10.30-11.30 – CONFERENCE 1
Companies’ new post-crisis strategies: what is their impact on recruitment policies and career management for researchers?

Periods of economic crisis are times of great change. Companies need to adapt and reposition themselves in a new environment in which competition from the developing countries in particular is becoming a reality in the field of research. In order to survive, companies have had to maintain their investment in R&D and embark on new research projects. What impact is this having on recruitment policies and career management for researchers? To what extent are companies broadening their recruitment of scientists to researchers?
Presentation of the results of the Apec international study of company skills requirements for R&D by 2020.


11.45-12.45 – CONFERENCE 2
Clusters and regional attractiveness: how do we respond to the HR challenges facing research?

In all the European countries, one of the major challenges in developing research, innovation and therefore economic growth lies in setting up powerful research centres in a given region, but with an international reputation. A geographically-based group of large and small companies, universities, research centres, incubators, nurseries, etc. How are these clusters organised?
What role do the regional authorities play? What is their impact and that of the State, particularly through tax credits and finance mechanisms? What actual impact does the setting-up and development of these clusters have on employment and economic growth? How are these centres of excellence mapped?
The talk is illustrated with the help of the “worldwide clusters” study (IAURIF, 2008)

14.00-15.00 - CONFERENCE 3
The mobility of researchers in Europe: What are the obstacles and levers?

The international nature of research teams has become a reality. As a result, any researcher looking to further his career is faced with the need to gain experience abroad. This is a major lever for developing his expertise (exchange of experience, training).
Although international mobility is becoming a necessity, it is faced with a number of obstacles.
What is the situation in Europe? What are the levers for developing mobility? And, finally, is mobility within Europe essential to a career?


15.15-16.15 – CONFERENCE 4
The new frontiers of research: what is the reality for the work of researchers?

Today, there is a considerable increase in the number of tripartite partnerships between companies, universities and research centres. Private companies are financing public research programmes and opening up university chairs. Fundamental research is opening up to private capital.
The old frontiers are melting away.
What impact does this have on the daily lives of researchers? What is the reality for the work of researchers today? What benefits may be gained from closer relations between public research and companies?
The talk is illustrated by a presentation of a map of mechanisms for supporting the preparation of a thesis in companies in the European countries (ANRT)
Personal testimonies from researchers.


16.30-17.30 – CONFERENCE 5
New issues in research: myth or reality?

Every country in Europe is aware of the strategic importance of redirecting activities towards sustainable development. The rising cost of fossil energies, the explosion in demand from the emerging countries, government initiatives and the concerns of society have led to the launch of new activities and new research projects.
And yet, what is the real impact in terms of jobs? What specialities are most sought-after? Are new professions emerging? How many new jobs can the phenomenon create?