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ECR Newsletter - February 2024
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Welcome to Peter O'Rourke - new Researcher Development Manager
Hi! I’m Peter and I have recently joined the team as the Researcher Development Manager (Research Staff), which means I’m responsible for overseeing the training programme for research staff and will be working closely with the community of Early Career Researchers across our campuses. I have only been in the post for a few weeks and in that short time I have been enormously impressed by the entrants to our Images of Research competition and hearing about the different and exciting ideas there are for Researcher-led Initiatives.
I want to make sure that your training needs are met, whatever stage of your research career you are at, so please drop me an email with any suggestions or ideas you have p.orourke@exeter.ac.uk – I would be really happy to meet on campus or online to talk your ideas over. I am also keen to understand Early Career Research experiences and hear about both positive and negative experiences.
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We are also delighted to share the news that, after a competitive external recruitment process, we have recently appointed Professor Stacey Hynd as the new Dean of Postgraduate Research and the Doctoral College. As Dean, Professor Hynd will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the University’s Doctoral College Strategy 2030. Professor Stacey Hynd is a world-leading expert on conflict and humanitarianism in Africa. She obtained her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Oxford and joined Exeter in 2008. She holds the position of Professor of African and Global History and prior to this Dean appointment she was the Director of Postgraduate Research in the
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Science.
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ECR Researcher Development Programme
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Learning and Development Opportunities: University of Exeter and Beyond
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Want to learn more about mixed methods research?
Monday 26 February or Monday 29 April 2024 (10 am - 4 pm). Online
This course (from Methodical) will be delivered by experienced mixed methods researchers Dr Sarah Jasim, a senior research fellow at University College London and London School of Economics and Dr Ruth Plackett, a senior research fellow at University College London. The course will cover the key principles of mixed methods research, how to apply them and how to start writing up.
Cost: £200 PhD students, £300 post-docs/higher education other researchers.
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PRISM Speakers for LGBT+ History Month 2024
Wednesday 28 February 2024 (from 6.30 pm)
PRISM Exeter Speakers Event for LGBT+ History month: From Crows to the Cosmos. Join two scientists at Exeter Library to hear about their work in STEMM as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Tickets £4.80.
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Policy Engagement Development Programme – applications open!
Applications close Friday 1 March 2024 (5 pm)
Taking place over nine weeks between mid-April and mid-June.
This online programme is open, free of charge, to Exeter researchers from all disciplines and at all career stages, who want their research to impact policy decisions. Over nine weeks between mid-April and mid-June, you will have the opportunity to attend workshops and masterclasses delivered by sector experts, take part in internal and external networking, and receive 1:1 bespoke support to confidently engage with and influence policymakers.
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The Art of Fiction - call for contributions to a patchwork object
Deadline : Monday 30 September 2024
The object will go on display in early 2025.
Contributions to a collaboratively made patchwork object is welcomed!
As part of the University of Exeter's “The Art of Fiction" project, you are invited to submit a 12 x 12 cm piece of fabric and an accompanying story (max 300 words) to create an artwork that responds to the theme of women's creative identities.
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Tuesday 16 April 2024 (11 am - 1 pm) - Streatham Campus, Seminar Rooms A&B.
Wednesday 17 April 2024 (11 am - 1 pm) - Penryn Campus, ESI Trevithick Room.
Join the GW4 Alliance & University of Exeter colleagues for an engaging information, lunch and networking session, exploring GW4’s strategic priorities, their programmes of work, and the funding, support & career development opportunities they can offer to academic staff, researchers and PGRs across the University. Open to all staff and PGRs, with free lunch and refreshments provided.
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GW4 - Benefits for Staff to access the training and resources from across the four institutions!
A long-standing cornerstone of the professional development opportunities offered by GW4 Alliance, the shared training scheme facilitates the principle of freedom of movement by allowing staff and students at any GW4 university to access the training and resources from across the four institutions.
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Introducing the Ideas Hub
Academic research and research impact often involves working with external organisations and bodies, and external engagement is among the requirements for academic career progression. But if you’re new to all this, where do you begin?
The Ideas Hub provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ for information and support in developing your work with external partners, with a particular focus on entry-level information. The Ideas Hub contains information about the different ways you can engage with external partners. Check out the business engagement toolkit, how-to-guides, case studies and training opportunities. The site is designed to be accessible and new content is being added all the time – so if you don’t see what you need, please let us know! To get started please view the quick start guide.
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Project Participation Request - 'Ageing the Living and the Dead: New Baseline for Age Estimation from Dental Wear'
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Are you interested in forensics?
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Do you want to participate in the development of a new method?
If so, you are invited to take part in a PhD project entitled ‘Ageing the Living and the Dead: New Baseline for Age Estimation from Dental Wear’.
Tereza Nesnídalová, PhD Student in Dept of Archaeology & History, is looking for volunteers over the age of 20 who have spent most of their lives in the UK. Taking part would involve answering a short questionnaire about yourself and your dental health, after which a virtual 3D model of your teeth would be created using a digital dental scanner. The whole procedure would take about 15 minutes. You will also be provided with a copy of your 3D digital dental scan!
To sign up, you can email Tereza (tn354@exeter.ac.uk) or register using the button below.
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Take Part in a Cardiac Imaging Exercise Study
Are you interested in exercise and cardiac health? Healthy people, active or sedentary, aged 9-65 are sought to participate in a cardiac imaging exercise study at the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre, St. Luke’s campus, until March 2024. The study involves cardiac ultrasound being done while exercising on a stationary bike, during a single 2-3 hours visit. A small inconvenience compensation will be provided for your time. If you are interested, contact the study team at dd389@exeter.ac.uk.
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Research Grants, Funding & Competitions
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Royal Society : Research Grants
Closing Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024 (3pm).
This scheme provides ‘seed corn’ funding for up to 18 months for independent researchers. The Society has now increased the maximum amount available to £70,000 to enable researchers to build their research programme and purchase essential pieces of equipment. See breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.
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AHRC responsive mode: Catalyst Award: round three
Closing Date : Tuesday 30 April 2024 (4 pm)
AHRC awards to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential and build leadership and convenor experience.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.
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EPSRC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) sharing hub
Closing Date : Thursday 9 May 2024 (4 pm)
EPSRC plans to fund one network plus award to provide leadership and support to share equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) good practices and ‘what works’ across the engineering, physical and mathematical sciences. To lead the sharing hub, you must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.
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Deadline: Thursday 16 May 2024 (4 pm)
For researchers at an early stage of their careers whose work has had international impact and whose future research career is exceptionally promising - to use for any research purpose.
These prizes are in commemoration of the contribution to the work of the Trust made by Philip Leverhulme, the Third Viscount Leverhulme and grandson of William Hesketh Lever, the founder of the Trust.
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The British Council : Going Global Partnerships Opportunities
In June and July, the Going Global Partnerships programme is launching a series of new opportunities, including funded partnerships, collaborative research opportunities and policy dialogues.
Receive notifications of new calls by visiting the ‘Email alerts’ tab of your profile (register below). Select multiple options to ensure you don't miss something relevant to you.
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Images of Research - Winners 2023
After a very competitive award process, we are very pleased to announce the 2023 Images of Research Competition winners are as follows:
1st - 'Mapping Emergency' - Thomas O'Shea-Whelle.
2nd - 'Light on Prehistory (Paravani Rock Shelter, South Georgia)' - Peter Leeming
3rd (and Arts and Cultures Commendation) - 'Making Space for Water via Nature Based Solutions' - Alan Puttock
Congratulations to all those whose images were successful.
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Research & Researcher Networks
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University of Exeter - ECR Liaison Forum
Next meeting for your diary:-
Tuesday 20 February 2024 (12 noon - 1.30 pm).
All ECRs can attend an 'ECR Liaison Forum' (ECR LF). The LFs continue to develop and now act as a formal route for PGRs and ECRs within the ECR Networks to feed into University strategy. Dedicated ECR Reps feed ‘to and from’ the ECR Liaison Forums from several strategic boards, steering and working groups, including the Research and Impact Executive Committee (RIEC), and other steering and working groups such as the Concordat Steering Group. If you'd like to come along, simply email researcherdevelopment@exeter.ac.uk asking to be added to the ECR LF list and you will be
invited to future meetings.
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Watch and Learn: UKRI for ECRs
Wednesday 21 February 2024 (12 noon - 12.45 pm)
Zoom - Free!
This session will provide an overview of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding with key information on schemes and initiatives relevant for ECRs. We will spotlight fellowships, grants, reviewer colleges, and more, clarifying eligibility and tips for getting involved.
ECRs will be equipped with what they need to successfully obtain funding and participate across UKRI programmes early in their research careers.
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Research & Researcher Blogs
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ECR Hub Webpages - Feedback Required
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We are currently updating and developing the ECR Hub webpages so that we can improve the information and support we provide you. Our aim is to make the Hub a one-stop-shop to help reduce the time you spend searching for key information and support, along with streamlining our communications to you.
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Organising an Event & Need Help?
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Health, Wellbeing & Support
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Financial Wellbeing Webinar
Financial education specialists Affinity Connect are running financial wellbeing webinars for colleagues on 27 February, 12 June and 9 October. These webinars will help understand your income, plan your spending, review your borrowing, plan your financial goals, prepare for unexpected costs and start planning for life beyond work. Please click here to book your place.
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Free Mindfulness Sessions
Mindfulness is an evidence-based tool that can reduce anxiety, stress, and low mood, and help you appreciate and be more present for the good moments in life. We can all benefit from mindfulness, you don't have to be stressed or overwhelmed to give it a try and experience its rewards in your daily life.
Sessions from our experienced Mood Disorders Centre mindfulness team include: eight-week MBCT-L* courses (2hrs weekly), eight-week ‘deeper mindfulness’ courses for those who’ve completed the MBCT-L course, mindfulness retreats and bespoke ‘healthy mind’ sessions for whole teams.
*MBCT-L stands for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L)
You may also be interested in trying mindful meditation 30 min online sessions each Thursday lunchtime. This is a secular practice run by the Chaplaincy.
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Find out how the University can support Early Career Researchers. The page includes support from the University, Spectrum.Life as well as a list of networks to support staff wellbeing.
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