We received a very large number of applications and the review of these applications is taking longer than we hoped. We anticipate that final decisions will be made in the next two weeks, and applicants will be contacted directly once this process is complete. We apologise for the delay

Really important thoughts in this, not least because we - @foresighters.bsky.social - hope to contribute to the insititutionlising of some of the processes that will help!

Academy of Social Sciences@acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 7d ago

Have you read this blog✍️ by @sarahdavidson.bsky.social, which explores what lies “beyond GDP” (e.g. prioritising wellbeing) & suggests that devolution offers opportunities for UK Government to learn from experiences in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland? Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/from-measuri...

A participatory workshop from Una Europa Future University Lab on the trade-offs and values shaping higher education. 18 Sept, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, in person event at EFI. Register: https://efi.ed.ac.uk/event/when-universities-decide-from-collective-inquiry-to-public-consequence/

We're hosting a Reproducibility Hackathon on July 24th @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social to highlight the ongoing reproducibility crisis in the Social Sciences. All welcome. Lunch provided. So, come for the scran, if not the company! Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NFZwvM4LC

Last day to apply to @foresighters.bsky.social Doctoral Programme (COFUND) - applications close at 23:59 UK time today World class opportunities in a great place to live!

EU Science, Research & Innovation@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · last mo.

New evidence confirms the value of the MSCA Doctoral Networks. Researchers benefit from: 🔹Stronger career prospects 🔹More international & intersectoral experience than non-MSCA 🔹Networks that open doors beyond academia 🔹Supportive training environments Full study🧪 link.europa.eu/pWDFM7

A quick update as the closing date for applications approaches (Monday 29th June)

1 week to go! Please make sure you are ready to submit before 23:59 (11:59pm) Monday 29th June. We will actively develop appointed ESRs skills to carry out outstanding independent research projects as part of our training programme. go.qub.ac.uk/foresighters

Here's the full recording of the second webinar. Thanks to everyone who participated in both webinars on the day! youtu.be/3cLI5huwZCo?...

FORESIGHTERS Webinar 2026

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We hosted two Applicant Information Webinars last week! Futures expert Beth Mc Evoy described the different ways Futures Thinking and Futures Literacy will be used, set out the impact on our ESRs' careers, and the power of ESRs, supervisors, and partners working together. youtu.be/5_p8JsbEFfY?...

FORESIGHTERS Webinar Intro 2026

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On 24 June, join researchers, universities, policymakers and innovation leaders for the event "More than a PhD: The Added Value of MSCA Doctorates". It will unveil new evidence on the impact of MSCA Doctorates and explore the future of doctoral training. More info: link.europa.eu/Wm4nb4 🧪

Second (and final) webinar of the day is finished, with 115 attendees this time. Thanks to everyone who took part - we'll share a recording and the slides as soon as possible.

Our first webinar was very successful, with 100 participants, great questions, and lots of enthusiasm! Thanks to everyone who made it, there's another one later at 5pm UK time. If you'd like a joining link, please email the FORESIGHTERS project (address on our website)

Thank you to all 670 of you who registered for our webinars! Information emails have gone out to everyone. Please check your spam/junk folders, although a number of the email addresses provided have come back as undeliverable: we'll look at them individually and try and solve the issue if possible.

We hope to make a positive contribution to this soon!

EU Science, Research & Innovation@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 2mo ago

(1/5) 🧪🆕The European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard 2025 is out: link.europa.eu/mPfpg9 It shows significant progress in key research and innovation areas across the EU from 2010 to 2023. Explore the insights ↓

📢⚠️Live now: The 2026 #MSCA #DN #DoctoralNetworks infoday just started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz5e...

Horizon Europe - MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 - Call info day

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Interested in how New Metaphors can help us imagine futures in new ways? Join @jochamb.bsky.social, Palak Dudani, and me at Norwich University of the Arts from 21–24 June for an intensive, immersive, and international workshop norwichuni.ac.uk/events/new-m... — please share!

Ideal for designers, researchers, policymakers, artists, PhD or Master’s students in #futures & #foresight, #systemsthinking, community development, #energy & food #transitions, public services, #climate adaptation, social enterprise, #localgov, or NGOs, on a range of social and environmental topics

Why FORESIGHTERS? Professor Juliana Early explains the aims of our project - developing outstanding researchers with excellent career prospects in an emerging and increasingly important research area #MSCA #HorizonEurope #futures

What is FORESIGHTERS? Professor Geraint Ellis explains more about our exciting project - sign up for an Information Webinar on our website! #MSCA #HorizonEurope #futures

📢 The 2026 #MSCA Doctoral Network call for proposals is now open for submission - Deadline 24th November 🏁 All details on the #FundingAndTendersPortal: ec.europa.eu/info/funding... #MarieSkłodowskaCurieActions #DoctoralNetworks #HorizonEurope

Remember to sign up for our Information Webinars on Wednesday 10th June (we will hold 2 to try to accomodate different time zones). Hear about the Programme, the opportunities it offers. and how to apply. There will also be a question and answer session! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ywkcJZGyWH

We've updated our guidance on degree equivalence on our website, to make it clearer for potential applicants www.qub.ac.uk/sites/foresi...

Queen's University Belfast has been named UK University of the Year 2026 in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards – the UK's largest annual awards in which the outcome is decided exclusively by students. 2nd in the UK for postgraduates! www.whatuni.com/student-awar...

🧵 Please share: Today is a big day! The website for the Foresighters Doctoral Programme is live: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/foresi... 1/n

Join the MSCA Best Practice Forum 2 on compliance, administration and going beyond! 🌍 📅 12 May 2026 | 🕙 08:00 Brussels time | 💻 Online 📅 14 May 2026 | 🕙 17:00 Brussels time | 💻 Online 🔗 Register: msca-glopol.eu/2026/04/30/m... #MSCA #MSCAGLOPOL

We’ve reopened the call for a PhD position with Juana Diez at @melisupf.bsky.social within the EVOMG-DN project. 🧬 Viral Codon Usage: A Novel Readout of Virus Evolution and Host Interaction 🗓 Deadline: 10 May 2026 👉 Apply here: www.evomg-dn.eu/call-for-app...

Applications opening soon for 20 PhD positions on the @Foresighters.bsky.social doctoral network funded by EU MSCA & NI Dept Economy. Inter-disciplinary research on topics that tackle key societal challenges using Futures Thinking. Website live soon.

An exciting opportunity to study at Queen's University Belfast! Successful candidates will be supported in their Global Talent Visa application (Mobility and career stage eligibility rules apply)

FORESIGHTERS Doctoral Programme@foresighters.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Coming soon - website and application information

🚀 Looking for a postdoctoral opportunity with real impact? The #COFUND BEYOND call is now open — an international MSCA programme led by Fondazione Telethon. 🔬 35 fully funded postdoctoral fellowships in advanced therapies 📅 Apply by June 30th, 2026 👉 www.beyond-cofund.eu

Coming soon - website and application information