Attention GW4 researchers, research enablers and research teams! There's still time to apply to the GW4 Open Research Prize, recognising work that uses open practices to boost research accessibility, transparency & reproducibility. Apply by Monday 20 Feb for your chance: www.gw4.ac.uk/orp

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Are you passionate about making research more accessible, transparent & reproducible? The GW4 Open Research Prize is now open! This year, we have three new prize categories: ✅ GW4 Open Research Prize ✅ Early Career Researchers Prize ✅ Research Enablers Prize Enter by 20th Feb: gw4.ac.uk/orp/

Are you passionate about making research more accessible, transparent & reproducible? The GW4 Open Research Prize is now open! This year, we have three new prize categories: ✅ GW4 Open Research Prize ✅ Early Career Researchers Prize ✅ Research Enablers Prize Enter by 20th Feb: gw4.ac.uk/orp/

✨ 2025 has been a year of progress, collaboration & impact for the GW4 Alliance! ✨ From seed funding and training to events in Westminster and the Senedd, major funding wins, and welcoming our new GW4 Director — we’ve achieved so much together. Explore the highlights: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-yea...

GW4 Year in Review 2025 - GW4

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🚨The latest #GW4Alliance newsletter is out now, featuring: ▶️New GW4 Alliance Director, Melanie Knetsch's, first Director's update ▶️Info on the latest GW4 Generator Fund ▶️Highlights from GW4 in Westminster & the Senedd ▶️Crucible Alumni updates Catch up on all the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-new...

GW4 Newsletter November 2025 - GW4

Welcome to the GW4 Newsletter November 2025: your digest of GW4 news, funding and development opportunities.

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🌱 GW4 Researchers: Are you looking for seed funding to kick-start your next project? The Generator Fund is now open for applications! ➡️ We’re offering up to £20k in seed funding to help both new and existing GW4 research communities accelerate research. www.gw4.ac.uk/generator-fund

This week we welcomed the@gw4alliance.bsky.social Vice-Chancellors and Chairs of Council to campus to discuss the future with new Director Melanie Knetsch. GW4 is an alliance of four of the most research-intensive universities in the UK: Bath; Bristol; Cardiff and Exeter.

Two game-changing AI announcements across GW4 universities last week as part of the UK govts. AI for Science Strategy - @bristoluni.bsky.social announced the development of a National AI Data Facility, to be based at the NCC alongside Isambard-AI: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/no...

November: University of Bristol to develop new ‘British Library’ for the AI age | News and features | University of Bristol

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New Seed Funding Opportunity for GW4 Researchers! Looking for seed funding to elevate your research? The GW4 Generator Fund is now open for applications. We're offering up to £20,000 to support innovative research and collaborative communities across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis.

2-weeks on we are still buzzing from the GW4 Innovation Showcase at the House of Commons, sponsored by Claire Hazelgrove MP (Filton & Bradley Stoke). Check out our highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Us... @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk

GW4 innovation Showcase at the House of Commons

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⏰ Last chance to register is tonight! ⏰ Sign up at t.co/ECoHNmsb9g!

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · 11mo ago

⏰ Registration deadline extended! ⏰ Sign up by Thurs. 6 Nov. for our workshop on antimicrobial resistance on 20 Nov. lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD Places will be confirmed by Mon. 10 Nov.

⏰ Registration deadline extended! ⏰ Sign up by Thurs. 6 Nov. for our workshop on antimicrobial resistance on 20 Nov. lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD Places will be confirmed by Mon. 10 Nov.

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · 12mo ago

💊Read the latest GW4 AMR Alliance Newsletter - October 2025! 👇https://mailchi.mp/3393d6724091/gw4-amr-alliance-newsletter-october25?e=7187fc8469 ⏰And remember to sign up for the workshop!

💊Read the latest GW4 AMR Alliance Newsletter - October 2025! 👇https://mailchi.mp/3393d6724091/gw4-amr-alliance-newsletter-october25?e=7187fc8469 ⏰And remember to sign up for the workshop!

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD

Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · 12mo ago

💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators? 🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support? 👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...

Reminder! Deadline to apply is midday today!

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · last yr.

How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully? Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications! This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP

💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators? 🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support? 👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...

GW4 AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop - GW4

Date: Thursday 20 November 2025, 10:30 – 16:30 (welcome refreshments from 10:00, prompt start at 10:30).Venue: Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6HY. We are delighted to announce t...

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How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully? Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications! This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP

Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂 We’re thrilled to be launching  two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk

Researchers from the #GW4Alliance unis of @exeter.ac.uk and @bristoluni.bsky.social have been awarded $4.5million to drive new research into heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and its causes: Read the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/groundb...

📢 A new GW4 Connect initiative is now supporting neurodivergent ECRs across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis. This cross-institutional programme fosters peer support, shared learning, and inclusive practice; empowering researchers to navigate academic careers with confidence. buff.ly/hyoiDmb

A fruitful day! Exciting ideas emerging through connections and amazing talks by Kelly, @abbeyjrowe.bsky.social from Cardiff and Doretta, Siobhan from Exeter! @gw4alliance.bsky.social @drjennyallen.bsky.social @amyshakeshaft.bsky.social @cassandralowe.bsky.social @foteini-tseliou.bsky.social

GW4 welcomes the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the government’s ambitious agenda for the UK to become the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030 and, by 2035, the third most important Life Sciences economy globally. Read our full response: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-res...

Last week, #GW4 joined a special event at the National Composites Centre to celebrate the launch of Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest supercomputer. 💻 Developed by @bristoluni.bsky.social w/ #HPE and #NVIDIA, this extraordinary facility will supercharge the UK’s research capabilities. 🚀🔬

Deadline extended! Global Majority PGRs — you now have until midday Friday 18 July to apply for GW4 Connect. Join a 10-month programme designed to support your research journey, build community & centre your lived experience. 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/XAnrfMe #GW4Connect #PostgradSupport

The latest GW4 Newsletter is here!🎉 🔹 Meet our new Interim Head of GW4 🔹 Explore our new Collaboration Guide for practical advice on building successful research collaborations 🔹 Read our response to the UK government's Modern Industrial Strategy 📬 Don’t miss out: mailchi.mp/gw4/gw4-news...

🚨 Last Chance Alert! 🚨 Time’s running out to apply for the GW4 Connect Peer Support Programme; designed for postgraduate researchers from the Global Majority. Applications close midday TOMORROW (Wednesday, 9 July 2025). Don’t miss out!

GW4 Alliance@gw4alliance.bsky.social · last yr.

🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 July 2025 📅 Programme begins: September 2025 👥 Places available: Up to 25 🔗 Apply now via the GW4 Connect webpages: buff.ly/fbNMJL2

Have you spotted our new online collaboration guide? It’s been designed to support productive and effective research collaborations and developed with input from researchers across #GW4. Take a look: buff.ly/RuOu8a1

📣 2 weeks left! Are you a Global Majority PGR at Bath, Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter? Join GW4 Connect; an expert-led prog to help you thrive in your PhD, build a community & grow in confidence. 🔗buff.ly/fbNMJL2 @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk

Join our three-part webinar series this June and July. Explore how Design Research and Co-Design are shaping the future of UK housing, with insights from the #TransformingHomes consortium and partners. Register now to secure your place. #UKRI #AHRC #GreenTransition

Cross-institutional research collaborations took the spotlight at this year's GW4 Generator Showcase and Launch Event, which brought together multidisciplinary researchers from #GW4 @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social & @exeter.ac.uk. 🔗https://buff.ly/NJAenWK

Day 1 of #BristolDataWeek2025 is officially over! Today we had our Introduction to Python training session, Essentials of Working with Sensitive Research Data workshop, and the @gw4alliance.bsky.social‬ AI and Data Science: AI, Climate and Health event. Thank you to all of our speakers!