Conference highlight at #SESAM2025: Vicky Tallentire on Building the Next Generation of Simulation Academics

A standout moment of the recent SESAM conference was a compelling keynote by Vicky Tallentire entitled “Building the Next Generation of Simulation Academics.” Drawing on her extensive experience and collaborative work over several years, Vicky shared insights that were both practical and deeply reflective.

She emphasized three key messages:

1. The importance of developing and reinforcing scholarly skills and academic identity.

2. That impactful research can take many forms - programmatic research is just one of them.

3. The need to be intentional in creating the right conditions for team members to grow and thrive.

What made the presentation especially powerful was Vicky’s quiet but confident leadership style. She shone the spotlight not on herself, but on the achievements of her colleagues - recounting their successes with humility and pride. Her generous attribution and celebration of others added weight to her messages and clearly resonated with the audience. The impact of her talk was unmistakable: it concluded with a standing ovation. Vicky’s keynote offered not only guidance but also inspiration for the next generation of simulation scholars. 

Recent publications from Vicky and her team in JoHS can be accessed here: