By reframing cultural identity as a deliberate leadership asset, Dr Ashfaque Talpur discovered practical tools for intentional leadership, communication, and inclusive problem-solving. Read more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #EquityInLeadership #DiverseLeadership #HigherEd #AcademicChatter

Last week, we welcomed over 300 doctoral researchers from across the region for the White Rose PhD Careers & Networking Fair. Read more: whiterose.ac.uk/news/the-whi... #PhDLife #AcademicSky #EarlyCareerResearcher #ResearchCommunity #PhDJobs

The White Rose PhD Careers and Networking Fair brings the region's research community together - White Rose University Consortium

“The fair was inclusive, rich in different career opportunities, and staff were helpful and kind.” Last week, we welcomed over 300 doctoral researchers from across the region to this year’s White Rose...

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Happy #PostdocAppreciationWeek! Postdocs lead breakthroughs while navigating short-term contracts & complex career paths. Connect with White Rose to find community, resources, support, & career direction. Sign up here: whiterose.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #NPAW #Postdocs #AcademicSky #PhDChat

Robert Moorehead highlights how an exchange created an active regional X-ray community, leading to shared testing, joint trials, and peer support. Read more about his experience here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #TechnicianCommitment #YoTEP #TechnicalStaff

Valuing Voices is a free, open-access tool helping researchers put equity, transparency and social responsibility into practice. @whiteroseuc.bsky.social recently interviewed the team behind the project to explore the lessons learned from developing and applying the tool.

Valuing Voices: An open-access tool embedding equity into research culture - White Rose University Consortium

As part of National Inclusion Week 2026, we reflect on Valuing Voices, a digital initiative co-developed by an international partnership between colleagues at the University of York and Mahidol Univer...

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We had a fantastic time at the White Rose Consortium PhD Careers Fair today! 🎓 It was wonderful to meet so many enthusiastic researchers and chat about White Rose University Press, open access publishing, and the opportunities available to publish with us.

Calling all researchers! Try Valuing Voices, a free tool turning research equity into practice. Co-developed by @york.ac.uk & Mahidol Uni, funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social Learn about the tool: whiterose.ac.uk/news/valuing... #NationalInclusionWeek #ResearchCulture #EDI #HigherEd

Valuing Voices: An open-access tool embedding equity into research culture - White Rose University Consortium

As part of National Inclusion Week 2026, we reflect on Valuing Voices, a digital initiative co-developed by an international partnership between colleagues at the University of York and Mahidol Univer...

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Applications are now open for this year's Equity in Leadership programme! A pioneering, free initiative aimed at fostering diversity in higher education. Apply here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/white-... #EquityInLeadership #HigherEd #LeadershipDevelopment #DiversityInLeadership #HigherEducation

We're bringing 3 distinct voices to the International Research Culture Conference next week. From tackling racial inequality & making invisible contributions valued to supporting established researchers, come and say hello! #IRCC26 #ResearchCulture #EDI #HigherEd whiterose.ac.uk/news/ircc-20...

White Rose represented three times at the International Research Culture Conference - White Rose University Consortium

The White Rose University Consortium will have three separate voices at this year's International Research Culture Conference (IRCC26), reflecting the breadth of expertise our wider team brings to the...

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How do you pitch your skills outside academia? 🎓 Careers experts from Leeds, Sheffield & York share practical tips on: • Framing transferable skills • 30-sec pitch prep • Smart questions for employers whiterose.ac.uk/news/how-to-... #PhDCareers #PostdocLife #CareerDevelopment #AcademicSky

How to make the most of a PhD Careers Fair - White Rose University Consortium

Learn how to connect with regional employers at a PhD careers fair.

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We're commissioning a needs analysis into support for Research Professionals. Budget up to £40K. Details & how to apply: whiterose.ac.uk/news/itq-sup... #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky

By touring facilities and meeting peers, Marie gained fresh approaches to waste management, energy efficiency, and purchasing, proving the positive impact of cross-institutional technical collaboration. Read more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #TechnicianCommitment #YoTEP #TechnicalStaff

Join With Insight online on Thursday, 10 September at 5:00–6:15 pm for a timely conversation about the impact of recent events on Black students within academic communities. Register here: luma.com/user/withins...

"Progress during caregiving years may look uneven, but uneven does not mean unambitious." In this case study, Dr Jiao Ji reflects on navigating maternity leave, academic leadership, and driving EDI change at @sheffielduni.bsky.social whiterose.ac.uk/erh/from-ove... #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Free workshop for researchers who like thinking outside their discipline 🔍 Meet researchers from @universityofleeds.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @york.ac.uk with speakers from Aachen & Utrecht. Lunch included. Register by 1 Sept: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #AcademicSky

New findings from focus groups reveal how hidden rules, additional pressure, and networks create tension in academia. Read an overview of the findings here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/areas-o... #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Some of the best collaborations start with a conversation you didn't plan to have 🤝 Meet researchers across neuroscience, engineering & geography for a day of discussions about how we can better measure, model, and design resilience into complex networks. Sign up: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-...

📣 Our latest newsletter is live! Packed with opportunities and insights for those in academia across Yorkshire & beyond. 👉 Read the full issue and sign up here whiterose.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #HigherEducation #Postdoc #ResearchCulture #EDI

A senior academic reflects on a 40-year career across UK business schools, covering late-career ADHD diagnosis, rejecting rigid leadership stereotypes, work-life balance, and finding your tribe. Read the case study: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/building... #AcademicSky #HigherEd

We’ve been shortlisted! 🎉 Our Equity in Leadership programme has been recognised for driving systemic change, resulting in a 35% advancement rate among participants! 📈 Read the full story: whiterose.ac.uk/news/white-r... #HE #DiversityInLeadership #AcademicSky

How do complex systems adapt to stress? Join a free interdisciplinary workshop with guest speakers from RWTH Aachen, Utrecht & York  Find out more and register: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #NetworkScience #Resilience

Looking to build a lasting career in academia? The free Demystifying Academia programme is here to help you navigate systemic barriers & plan your future with confidence.

Saying "yes" to every task might make you a great colleague, but it can impact your research focus. Dr Candice Majewski shares how setting boundaries and making conscious trade-offs transformed her academic path. Read her story: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/from-alw... #AcademicSky #Academia

Join us for a free full-day, interdisciplinary workshop on network resilience. whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #AcademicSky #NetworkScience #AcademicChatter

Applications are open! A free programme supporting global majority academics with strategic tools to navigate barriers & map long-term careers. ✅ Supportive peer network ✅ Tools to handle pressures ✅ Travel reimbursement (Leeds/Sheffield/York) 🔗 Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/applica...

From covering travel PAs to streamlined pay & open anti-ableist tools, the WAARC project at @sheffielduni.bsky.social delivered real, impactful wins for disabled staff. Full story: whiterose.ac.uk/news/reimagi... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDI

EDI work can treat disability as an afterthought or paperwork. The WAARC project at @sheffielduni.bsky.social flipped this, centring disability as a source of creativity, connection, and strength. Read how they partnered with DPOs to reshape research culture: whiterose.ac.uk/news/reimagi...

Reimagining research culture through anti-ableism: An interview with Sheffield's WAARC team - White Rose University Consortium

In many sectors, conversations around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are common, but often the specific challenges and experiences of disabled people are overlooked. Across our three partner...

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What makes networks resilient - from brains to batteries? Funded by the White Rose Crucible Seed Fund, join our interdisciplinary workshop at @york.ac.uk this September. Hear from expert speakers in neuroscience, engineering & geography. Find out more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-...

Shifting research fields or moving countries can feel like a career reset. In this case study, an academic shares candid lessons on navigating the anxiety of publication gaps, embracing quieter periods, and choosing collaborators based on trust. whiterose.ac.uk/erh/building... #AcademicSky

Relocating a research team is never a simple process. In this case study, a Fellow shares raw lessons on managing last-minute visa hurdles, shifting team dynamics during a major move, and learning when to prioritise supporting others. Read it here: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/leading-... #AcademicSky