Kate Jones

Kate Jones is a Researcher Developer at Manchester Metropolitan University in Sheffield, England. She specializes in supporting researchers and enhancing research culture, with a focus on leadership development, training, and the early career researcher (ECR) community. With over fifteen years of experience in higher education, she has held various roles including Head of Learning & Professional Development at Vitae and university tutor at the University of East Anglia.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Researcher Development and Training Manager at Manchester Metropolitan University (Feb 2023 - Present).
• Previous Roles:
  • Head of Learning & Professional Development at Vitae (Feb 2019 - Feb 2023).
  • Professional Development Manager at Vitae (Dec 2017 - Feb 2019).
  • Tutor at the University of East Anglia (Oct 2014 - Dec 2017).
  • Doctoral Researcher at the University of East Anglia (Sep 2010 - Sep 2015).

Education

• PhD in Literature from the University of East Anglia (2010-2015).
• MA in Culture and Modernity from the University of East Anglia (2008-2009).
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice from the University of East Anglia (2014-2015).

Areas of Expertise

Kate's work emphasizes personal and professional development, equality, diversity and inclusion, and researcher wellbeing. She is passionate about improving the academic environment for researchers and has a keen interest in higher education policy and evaluation methods related to researcher development.1