If I have any followers in Wales, I can hugely recommend this opportunity. Welsh Crucible changed the way I think about doing academic work. Plus it was a LOT of fun.

Welsh Crucible@welshcrucible.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Applications for the 2026 Welsh crucible programme will close at 10am on Monday! Head to our website to find the application form: welshcrucible.org.uk/why-apply/ #crucible26

Applications for the 2026 Welsh crucible programme will close at 10am on Monday! Head to our website to find the application form: welshcrucible.org.uk/why-apply/ #crucible26

A week left to apply for the @welshcrucible.bsky.social programme for early and mid career researchers in Wales welshcrucible.org.uk Deadline 26 January

Our last online information session is being held tomorrow at 1:30pm - sign up here: forms.office.com/e/GD1xX0BBDH Hear from the programme team and alumni about the application process, what Welsh Crucible involves, and how it can change your research career! #crucible26

Happy New Year! Applications are still open, and we have an information session scheduled for the 13th at 1:30pm - sign up here: forms.office.com/e/GD1xX0BBDH @cardiffuni.bsky.social @unisouthwales.bsky.social @swanseauni.bsky.social @prifysgolbangor.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social #CardiffMet

There's still time to sign up to our first information session in an hour, there's another in January if you can't make it! forms.office.com/e/GD1xX0BBDH @cardiffuni.bsky.social @unisouthwales.bsky.social @swanseauni.bsky.social @prifysgolbangor.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social #CardiffMet

The first of our online information sessions is on Monday at 12:00, hear how our programme can transform your career: forms.office.com/e/GD1xX0BBDH @cardiffuni.bsky.social @unisouthwales.bsky.social @swanseauni.bsky.social @prifysgolbangor.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social #CardiffMet #crucible26

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Welsh crucible programme! Head to our website to find the application form, and for details of our upcoming online roadshows: welshcrucible.org.uk/why-apply/ #crucible26 #crwsiblcymru #AberUni #BangorUni #CardiffUni #CardiffMet #SwanseaUni #USW

Applications for the 2026 programme will open on Monday! More details coming soon, and sign up to one of our roadshows for more information: forms.office.com/e/GD1xX0BBDH @cardiffuni.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social @bangoruniversity.bsky.social @prifysgolabertawe.bsky.social #USW #CMet #crucible26

We're delighted to be joined by Aditee Mitra @cardiffuni.bsky.social and Claire Hanley @swanseauni.bsky.social - two of our wonderful alumni to talk about making things happen after the crucible! #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Prof Chris Taylor, head of sbarc/spark @cardiffuni asking how we can reframe the purpose of research institutions #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Kicking off lab 3 at the lovely Brangwyn Hall! #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Fantastic views, with fab company on top of Constitution hill, Aberystwyth. The perfect setting for the @welshcrucible.bsky.social dinner Enjoying golden hour 🥂

Life is keeping me busy at the moment... only just getting sharing this pic taken a couple of weeks ago of the @bangoruniversity.bsky.social cohort selected for this yrs @welshcrucible.bsky.social leadership development program Great fun delving into multidisciplinary networks & collaboration

Wrapping up with our fabulous facilitator Kemi Oladapo leading the discussion on leveraging networks, unlikely collaborations, and diversity in research teams. #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Prof Richard Marggraf-Turley @aberenglishdept.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social leading a discussion on collaborations which cross disciplinary cultures and codes, from Keats' wheat to a media storm about Shakespeare's tax affairs! #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Up the hill on the second longest electric funicular railway in the UK (apparently) for dinner with a view over the beautiful #aberystwyth #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Absolutely delighted to welcome Dr Lewis Dean from Wales Innovation Network and Universities Wales to talk on collaboration in practice, on delivering impact and harvesting the power of networks. #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Circle time - exploring some insights into our collaboration styles with Danielle Snailham-Beck, organisational and staff development manager @cardiffuni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Speed collaborations underway! #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Aberystwyth looking lovely for our second lab of the year! @aberuni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Delighted to support @welshcrucible.bsky.social again, having been part of the 2014 cohort; as always: great energy, enthusiasm and motivation in the room, bringing together a diverse interdisciplinary group of the future research leaders for Wales. @swanseauni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Welsh Crucible@welshcrucible.bsky.social · last yr.

We're thrilled to be joined by @proftomcrick.com the Chief Scientific Advisor for the @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social to talk about interfacing with policy makers and the way evidence is used in governance #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Absolute pleasure to be involved in this year's @welshcrucible.bsky.social. The first two days in Cardiff were immense - so many interesting people and perspectives. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in a month.

Welsh Crucible@welshcrucible.bsky.social · last yr.

@andfilmer.bsky.social is interested in the way performance weaves is way into our lives, why we make art, and how artists interact with performance spaces @aberuni.bsky.social #crwsiblcymru #crucible25

Fun 2 days meeting future research leaders across Wales! @welshcrucible.bsky.social . Reflecting on my academic journey so far and planning ahead for the next steps. #crucible25

Welsh Crucible@welshcrucible.bsky.social · last yr.

Getting his start through @evertonfc.com, @samchawner.bsky.social finding his way to Wales and the genomics is mental health @cardiffuni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

After @welshcrucible.bsky.social Lab 1, I feel a clearer need for geographical research with a keen eye for the social and economic. There is a mission to help to explore renewable energy generation, how it is transmitted, and the dimensions of storage and end use. We have huge potential in Wales.

A marine ecologist, an authority on theatre and performance spaces, and a clinical psychologist have been selected for a prestigious programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/2ufxn9pf @aberdlsagb.bsky.social @guibortolotto.bsky.social @welshcrucible.bsky.social

May  : News , Aberystwyth University

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Mae ecolegydd morol, awdurdod ar y theatr a mannau perfformio, a seicolegydd clinigol wedi cael eu dewis i gymryd rhan mewn rhaglen fawreddog i ddatblygu darpar arweinwyr ymchwil Cymru. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/ye3h4uh9 @welshcrucible.bsky.social @aberdlsagb.bsky.social

Mai  : Newyddion , Prifysgol Aberystwyth

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Delighted to be one of the @bangoruniversity.bsky.social participants in this years @welshcrucible.bsky.social This programme supports the development of future leaders across Wales #welshcrucible www.bangor.ac.uk/news/2025-05...

Very pleased to be part of the Welsh Crucible group of 30 people. Some highly varied research interests. We have tried out some interesting techniques and learned a lot about how to present our interests and what we can offer. Tomorrow we shape things a bit more #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

Welsh Crucible@welshcrucible.bsky.social · last yr.

And we're off! Prof Jon Gillard is welcoming our newest Cruciblees to Cardiff and the Crucible family #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

We're thrilled to be joined by @proftomcrick.com the Chief Scientific Advisor for the @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social to talk about interfacing with policy makers and the way evidence is used in governance #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru