Get involved with our EDI Online Symposium! We're welcoming abstracts showcasing innovative approaches, strategies, or lived experiences in action. Whether you work in research, education, or leadership, don't miss the chance to share your insights. Deadline 14 September: https://ow.ly/yuow50Zw2ip

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. Louise Robson from @sheffielduni.bsky.social. She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group (your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

New Post: The high-street university: why the neoliberal trap is devaluing the UK degree www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/08/03/t...

The high-street university: why the neoliberal trap is devaluing the UK degree - HEPI

This blog was kindly authored by Rayhan Abdullah Zakaria, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). The UK Higher Education sector is currently broken. It is, as touched upon in a HEPI…

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There's only a few days left to take part in our RSB Pulse Survey, which is focusing on research funding in UK research organisations. 📆 Submissions close this Friday 7 August Take part now and help shape future policy: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XLCJDQS #ResearchFunding #SciencePolicy

One month to go until the Call for Papers deadline for our Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2026. Share your practice, research, reflection or innovation exploring AI in higher education. Submit by 2 September: advance-he.ac.uk/programme-ev... #AIinHE #CallForPapers #Symposium #HigherEducation

Nominations for our 2028 Awards are now open! With 14 categories celebrating scientific advancement across the molecular biosciences, this is your chance to ensure the achievements of your colleagues, collaborators or mentors are recognised: https://bit.ly/biochemical-society-2028-awards-open

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. Bernadine Idowu from University of West London. She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group (your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Dr. Catherine Mansfield @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group (your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Dr. Dom Henri from @uniofhull.bsky.social He shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read his profile, join our LinkedIn group (note that your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

#NationalDNADay is a chance for conversation as well as learning. Explore beginner friendly articles and webinars from The Biochemist, Portland Press, and our Biochemistry Focus webinar series.

This academic term is coming to an end and we would love to hear how early career lecturer/fellows are doing! 📚 Join us for a quick & friendly chat on Tuesday 12th May (11-11.30am) on Teams: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3187755... Bring along your favourite hot beverage! ☕️ Please share with colleagues.

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. James McEvoy from @royalholloway.bsky.social He shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read his profile, join our LinkedIn (note that your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

For our series of profiles of senior academics, we hear from Dr. Stephany Veuger, Associate Professor (Education) at @northumbriauni.bsky.social. She shares ideas to support early-career researchers in their journeys. To read her profile, join our LinkedIn group: www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

If like us you are in need of a pick-me-up, take a lunch break and join us for: Wellbeing for Early Career Lecturers on 26.02.26 1-2pm. Join us for an hour of top tips and some live relaxation techniques (including some takeaway short videos for quick breaks). Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ECLBio

Very proud to present, together with @plantteaching.bsky.social, Agnes Uhereczky, @yoselin.bsky.social, Sofie Goormachtig and @mehta-lab.com, our @jxbotany.bsky.social community resource paper on building a diverse and inclusive plant science community 🌱. academic.oup.com/jxb/advance-... (🧵 1/2)

We continue our series of inspirational profiles of senior academics. They share tips & ideas to support early-career researchers in their journeys. Today, we hear from Prof Patrick Walsh. Prof in Biological Education and Head of Institute of Ecology & Evolution @edinburghbiology.bsky.social 🧵 1/11

🎉 We're launching a series of inspirational profiles of senior academics. They will share tips & ideas that can support early-career researchers in their academic journeys. Today, we will hear from Dr Liz Alvey @lizalvey.bsky.social Senior University Teacher at the @sheffielduni.bsky.social. 🧵 1/10

🎄 ECLBio wishes you all a well-deserved Winter Break! ❄️. It has been a challenging semester for many of us in Higher Education so it is really important to pause and recharge batteries. We will be back in January with a new initiative: inspiring profiles from members of our academic communities ⛄

Fantastic to see one of our committee members being featured in this campaign by @biologists.bsky.social! Well done @apaterlini.bsky.social! Early career lecturers are amazing! ⭐ #100biologists @rsb.org.uk

The Company of Biologists@biologists.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Our next extraordinary biologist is Andrea Paterlini, the first early-career researcher highlighted in @biologyopen.bsky.social's 'Future Leaders to Watch' series, who also wrote a 2023 Review for BiO's ‘A Year at the Forefront of…’ collection. #100biologists @apaterlini.bsky.social

Congratulations to @lisbundock.bsky.social of‬ @uniofbrighton.bsky.social on your #NTFS award! Lis is committed to inclusive and equitable education, focusing on creating accessible teacher training pathways. #NTFS2025 🎉 🎉

Check these useful resources for #NewPIs from @cp-trendsbiochem.bsky.social. Worth a read!

Trends in Biochemical Sciences@cp-trendsbiochem.bsky.social · last yr.

📣For the #NewPIs - starting your own lab is an exciting yet daunting milestone in a scientific career. From setting timelines and securing funding to building collaborations and fostering sustainability, the challenges can perhaps feel overwhelming. A short thread 🧵 ...

Could up to £500 help you take the next step? Our Researcher Development and Travel Grant is open to PhD students and early career researchers. Use it for conferences, training or scientific meetings. Apply by 28 July: buff.ly/tIEk7Qu #ChemSky

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK are currently underrepresented in research.     We want to help researchers break through barriers that disproportionately affect them.    That’s where our Accelerator Awards come in. [1/3]

Student Success | The Hidden Curriculum of Student Conduct Proceedings Research from a student conduct officer at the University of Rhode Island reveals opportunities to make conduct processes clearer to first-generation students. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4lIMhe6

Do you want to enhance your teaching, research, and admin efficiency with AI tools tailored for life sciences lecturers? ⚡💻 We are here to help you! Join us for three sessions on August the 4th, 11th and 18th. Register here and share widely: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Enjoying the teaching break? Writing a grant? ✍️ If you are an early career lecturer/fellow, we'd love to hear what you are up to (and how we can support you)! Join us for a friendly chat on the 24th of July (10-10.30am) on Zoom: us04web.zoom.us/j/4469319219... Bring along your favourite beverage ☕️

Our joint workshop yesterday was a success! 🎉 Thank you so much to all those that attended and @rsb.org.uk for its support. Shout to @apaterlini.bsky.social for hosting the event. Please consider joining our Linkedin space (lnkd.in/eGveEw25) to stay up to date with ECLBio activities. 📣

Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience@ecl-hubs.bsky.social · last yr.

Interested in gaining and evidencing inclusive education skills? ⭐ The BAG, BEN & ECLBio networks are hosting an online workshop on the 11th of June 2025, 10:00-13:00. Expect examples, networking and collaboration opportunities 🤝. Check the programme and register here: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

Highlighting an event co-organised by one of our commitee members. 📅 On Tuesday 4th June at 5:30pm (BST) the BioSci Toolkit organisation will host a 💻 webinar on representation in environmental science, plant science, and ecology. Programme & registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hidden...

REMINDER - we are hosting a coffee & chat this Thursday. Do join us!

Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience@ecl-hubs.bsky.social · last yr.

If you are an early career lecturer/fellow, we'd love to hear what you are up to (and how we can support you)! 📚 Join us for a quick & friendly chat on Thursday 29th May (10.30-11am) on Teams: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... Bring along your favourite hot beverage ☕️ and share with colleagues!

Interested in gaining and evidencing inclusive education skills? ⭐ The BAG, BEN & ECLBio networks are hosting an online workshop on the 11th of June 2025, 10:00-13:00. Expect examples, networking and collaboration opportunities 🤝. Check the programme and register here: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...