Sessional research events
The Profession organises Sessional research meetings, which give you the opportunity to discuss research, supporting the learning society.
What is a Sessional research meeting?
Sessional research meetings are discussion meetings, where the (preliminary) results or ideas of evidence based research are discussed amongst actuaries. They are intended to advance the knowledge base of actuaries and raise the profile of the Profession as a learned society. These meetings therefore qualify for CPD. Any papers and discussions should be in such a format that they can be recorded for publication in the British Actuarial Journal (BAJ).
The meeting usually lasts 1½ hours, typically between 17.30 – 19.00.
If needed, a pre-meeting to introduce the work can be arranged, so the meeting itself gives as much opportunity for discussion as possible.
Traditional format of the meetings
At a traditional style Sessional research meeting, the paper is peer reviewed and published in advance. It is presented in summary form with the main focus on the discussion. Traditionally, there is an opener (to highlight some areas for discussion in the paper) and a closer (to highlight the main themes of the discussion) at the meeting. Both the paper and the discussion are published in BAJ.
Other formats
New formats of Sessional research meetings enable dissemination and discussion of not yet published work (e.g. of working parties) at an earlier stage. Examples are presentations by working parties, round table debates, workshops or lectures of initial research ideas.
Would you like to contribute at a sessional research meeting?
If you would like to present or discuss your research, please contact Maria Lyons.
Where do I find the programme of Sessional research meetings?
- View a list of the upcoming and most recent research meetings
- View the event calendar, where you can filter on Event type ‘Sessional research event’ on the right hand side. You can download the paper and register to attend the meetings here.