Festival of education and research 2023
Transition to a new reality
We’re committed to recognising excellence in project management academia, education and research. That’s why we created the Festival of Education and Research, an educational conference and celebratory awards ceremony rolled into one big day for the project community.
The event provides a platform on which to discuss the latest research, trends, and skills, shaping the transition of project management to its new reality – one on which it's critical for the project community to be prepared for. It is also a valuable opportunity for students, academics and early career project professionals to meet prospective employers, network with each other and develop skills and knowledge.
Entries are now closed for the Festival of Education & Research 2023 awards. Finalists will be announced on 16 January 2023.
Bookings for the Festival of Education and Research 2023 virtual event are now open.
Agenda
Last year over 650 virtual attendees from over 20 countries registered for the thought leadership, discussions and forward looking perspectives shared by the experts on the speaking faculty. This year promises to be no different with valuable content across a range of exciting topics and features on the programme, including:
- An overview of the ‘hot’ research topics for the profession globally and across different regions
- APM research piece: How will AI and digitalisation impact on the role and requirements of the future project profession?
- Top tips to make yourself more employable
- APM research piece: Sustainability and the circular economy
- The benefits of reverse mentoring
- Emerging issues for the profession
- Skills session: Systems thinking – innovative tools and techniques for project decision making
- Announcement of this year’s APM Education and Research award winners
Speakers
Speakers to include:
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Dr Paul Chan, Professor of Design and Construction Management, Department of Management in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology
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Dr Katherine Bloomfield, Consultant, PA Consulting
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Dr Luca Sabini, Associate Professor in Project Management at the University of Leeds
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Dr Mohamed Abadi, Lecturer in Management of Projects (University of Manchester)
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Dr Wendy Shultz, Director, Infinite Futures
Why attend
1. Gain first-hand understanding of the 'hot' research topics, the latest findings and their implications
2. Hear from leading practitioners and experts on their insights on the development of the project profession
3. Develop your skill-set - the latest tools and techniques for project decision-making
4. Benefit from multiple opportunities to meet employers looking for new project management talent to join their organisations
5. Join former APM Education and Research award winners to discuss the emerging issues for the profession and learn what they’ve observed since winning
and more besides ...
Programme - Wednesday 8 February 2023
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09:30-09:45 |
Welcome and introduction
Professor Adam Boddison, CEO, APM |
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09:45-10:15 |
Opening keynote speaker
Paul Chan, Professor of Design and Construction Management, Department of Management in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology
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10:15-10:30 |
Break
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10:30 - 11:15 |
Open discussion: Join early careers professionals and employers to learn top tips to make yourself more employable
This interactive session will provide a great opportunity for project management students and early careers to hear about what key attributes employers are looking for and how you can present yourself as the ideal candidate for a career in the profession. This is an open discussion where all audience members are encouraged to take part in the conversation by asking questions and sharing experiences.
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11.15 -11:30 |
Employer showcase
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Networking Break
Meet and network with other project management researchers in discussion area
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11:30-12:30
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APM research piece: How will AI and digitalisation impact on the role and requirements of the future project profession?
Panel discussion
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12:30 - 13:15 |
Employer showcase
(12:30-12:45)
Networking break
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Meet and network with other early careers project professionals in discussion area
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Lunchtime discussion: The benefits of mentoring
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13:15 - 14:15 |
APM research piece: Sustainability and the circular economy
Panel discussion
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14:15 -15:15 |
Skills session:
Systems thinking – innovative approaches to project decision making
Panel discussion
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15:15-15:30 |
Employer showcase
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Networking break
Meet and network with other early careers project professionals in discussion area
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15:30-16:30 |
Open discussion: Join APM Education and Research award winners 2022 to discuss the issues and hot topics next generation PMs need to be aware of as emerging in the profession
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16:30-17:00 |
Session sponsored by IJPM
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17:00-17:15 |
Networking break Festival awards pre-ceremony networking in discussion area |
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17:15-17:30 |
Education and Research Awards Ceremony
Be the first to hear the 2023 winners of the APM Education and Research Awards in this virtual ceremony
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(Programme subject to change)
View award categories
Project Management Apprentice of the Year
This category aims to recognise excellence in a Higher or Degree Apprentice undertaking a Project Management standard within the UK.
Project Management Doctorate of the Year
This award recognises an excellent doctoral thesis in a project management related subject. Professional doctorates are also eligible in this category.
Read about our 2022 winners
FE&R 2022 Winners
APM Project Management Apprentice of the Year 2022
Charlotte Bethell
Charlotte is an exceptional project professional who completed her project management degree apprenticeship in September 2021. Throughout her apprenticeship Charlotte has embraced all development opportunities, working tirelessly to promote STEM careers and recruitment into the nuclear industry, as well as leading on Sellafield Ltd's response to a national charity appeal. Nothing is too much trouble for Charlotte; whether it is her academic studies or extra-curricular activities, she works hard and consistently achieves exceptional results. Within Sellafield Ltd, she is recognised as a committed professional who can always be relied upon.
APM Project Management Developmental Programme of Year 2022
Project Controls Solutions
Project Controls Solutions is delighted to submit our Academic Certificate in Project Controls for the APM Festival of Education and Research Developmental Programme of the year award. Our certificate programme was developed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to support our profession in addressing the skills shortage in Project Management and Project Controls. The programme, led by industry experts with over 20 years’ experience, provides holistic project controls training that furnishes companies and individuals with the necessary technical, behavioural and contextual skills to allow them to think critically, conduct rigorous analysis and generate recommendations to support successful project delivery.
APM Project Management Doctorate of the Year 2022
Marcos Fuentes
Research shows that many projects fail to meet mandatory objectives and ultimately to accomplish the project vision and value in the long-term. The thesis is focused on how to co-create value for the long-term from the planning stage and throughout the development cycle. The thesis originally established 8 ways to co-create value. In addition to this, the thesis provides 4 key mechanisms to structure the organisation and allow the co-creation of value at the project level. The thesis originally focuses on achieving wider sustainable value such as social, environmental, experiential, and emotional elements beyond traditional short-term criteria: time and cost.
APM Project Management Educator of the Year 2022
Luca Sabini
In the role of Lecturer in Project Management I realized the importance and challenges to properly create a learning environment for all students and of carefully design curricula. In this role I have been cultivating students’ engagement (connect academic curricula with practitioner’s world), improving the overall students’ experience (with adoption of innovative teaching methodologies), and innovating curriculum contents (delivering research informed teaching).
APM Project Management Graduate of the Year 2022
Erika Graham-Jones
Erika is an outstanding graduate and future project manager who works on complex projects in the nuclear industry. Whilst at university, Erika saw an opportunity to focus on an area which had not been researched before – dyslexia and neurodiversity in project management. Her work on these topics has received commendation and support from across the Sellafield enterprise and there is now a strategy and support group in place to help people. Erika’s approach shows she is unafraid to challenge the status quo and her work has highlighted important challenges currently experienced in the sector.
APM Project Management Research Paper of the Year 2022
What are the causes of poor megaproject performance? A systemic literature review and research agenda by Dr. Juliano Denicol, Prof. Andrew Davies & Dr. Ilias Krystallis from University College London.
This systematic literature review explores the megaproject management literature and contributes by improving our understanding of the causes and cures of poor megaproject performance. The review analyses 6,007 titles and abstracts and 86 full papers, identifying a total of 18 causes and 54 cures to address poor megaproject performance. We suggest five avenues for future research that should consider examining megaprojects as large-scale, inter-organisational production systems: (1) designing the system architecture; (2) bridging the gap with manufacturing; (3) building and leading collaborations; (4) engaging institutions and communities; and (5) decomposing and integrating the supply chain.
APM Project Management Postgraduate Dissertation of the Year 2022
Jennifer Piehlmaier
Jennifer’s dissertation was an experimental investigation of prioritisation methods in agile projects and their impact on the perceived customer value of a product. Judges described this as a highly significant study which offered thought-provoking insights of relevance to the project profession. They were impressed by the highly sophisticated research techniques and controls used to arrive at the study’s findings, making it a stand-out winner in this category.
APM Project Management Student of the Year 2022
Anujan Metheus Anandarajan
Project completed in collaboration with Coventry City Council with the purpose of promoting environmentally friendly transport solutions by installing more rapid charging units in Coventry and most importantly contributing to the local strategic infrastructure program to support UK Government's ‘Road to Zero’ Strategy.
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