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

Academia isn't a straight line. In this case study, a long-term researcher shares hard-won lessons on navigating a non-linear path, building interdisciplinary value and remembering that institutional recognition does not equal your true worth. whiterose.ac.uk/erh/redefini... #AcademicSky

Our July newsletter is live! Read it to: 🧠Protect your research time with free admin-busting tools 💼Navigate systemic barriers in our new Global Majority postdoc cohort 📈Map your future at Yorkshire's only PhD Careers Fair View it here: whiterose.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Travel costs for the fair will be reimbursed to delegates from the University of Sheffield and the University of York. 👉 Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/phd-ca... #PhDCareers #DoctoralResearchers #LifeAfterPhD #AcademiaToIndustry #YorkshireBusiness

Join our new pilot for Global Majority Postdocs. Gain hidden strategic tools to navigate systemic barriers, protect your wellbeing, and build a thriving career. Spaces are limited - apply now: whiterose.ac.uk/news/applica... #Postdocs #AcademicSky

“It is a rare opportunity to focus on your development and foster research collaborations without the usual pressures” Congratulations to our latest cohort for officially completing their Crucible journey with @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social. whiterose.ac.uk/news/celebra... #AcademicSky

Celebrating the latest White Rose Crucible cohort: Empowering the next generation of research leaders - White Rose University Consortium

“It is a rare opportunity to focus on your development and foster research collaborations without the usual pressures.” Congratulations to our latest Crucible Cohort for officially completing their Cr...

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People don’t collaborate with institutions. People collaborate with people. 🤝 Thank you to the Research Professionals from across Leeds, Sheffield, and York who took part in our intensive Essentials of Partnership Development programme led by KEUK. #AcademicSky whiterose.ac.uk/news/keuk-pr...

KEUK programme: Empowering research professionals - White Rose University Consortium

The White Rose University Consortium’s core mission is to put people at the heart of everything we do. Our latest initiative has equipped a new cohort of university professionals from across the Resea...

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"I do not think I want to be a Professor any longer." Standard university frameworks assume a level playing field, but global majority ECRs face systemic barriers that institutional structures overlook. Read the full interview: whiterose.ac.uk/news/demysti... #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Demystifying academia: Why I no longer want to be a Professor - White Rose University Consortium

Standard university frameworks often operate under the assumption of a level playing field. However, for global majority* researchers, the reality is defined by systemic barriers that traditional inst...

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Spending your academic career doing everything except your research? Admin, meetings, and teaching shouldn't crowd out deep thinking. This guide helps you better protect your time. Discover how to reclaim your writing time: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/protecti... #AcademicSky #ResearchManagement

If you feel your impact comes from writing but the system constantly fragments your time, you likely fit the ‘Independent Scholar’ persona. Find out more about this persona, and how you can reclaim your time and scale your impact. #AcademicSky #ResearchImpact whiterose.ac.uk/news/no-more...

No more distractions: New ‘Independent Scholar’ persona resources launched to help academics block out the noise - White Rose University Consortium

Through interviews and focus groups across our partner universities, the White Rose University Consortium identified that established researchers do not experience their roles in the same way. A set o...

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Academic careers are rarely a straight line. In this case study, a senior academic shares raw lessons on beating the ‘competence trap’ of endless admin, overcoming writing blocks, and prioritising life over a CV. Read the career story here: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/from-mag... #AcademicSky

This week, an incredible group of researchers from across Leeds, Sheffield, and York have been stepping away from their usual routines to focus on their growth and their research with @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social.

The Established Researchers Hub is built to tackle your pain points. 👤 Find your researcher persona 🎯 Filter by your current pressures 🛠️ Navigate team friction, burnout, and career transitions. Tools from 5 mins to deep dives: whiterose.ac.uk/what-we-do/r... #AcademicLeadership #AcademicSky

The only careers fair in Yorkshire dedicated entirely to PhDs is back. 🎓 The White Rose PhD Careers Fair connects doctoral researchers with regional employers who want your specific expertise. 🚌 York & Sheffield travel costs reimbursed! Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/phd-ca...

“Staff networks protect us from complacency.” How do we keep #EDI grounded in real human experiences? Discover how the University of Sheffield embeds grassroots staff voices to drive authentic #HigherEd culture. #Inclusion #StaffNetworks #Diversity whiterose.ac.uk/news/how-she...

How Sheffield's staff networks are building an inclusive university from the inside out - White Rose University Consortium

Across our three partner universities, we all face the same core challenge of keeping Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work deeply grounded in real human experiences rather than procedural pap...

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Standard university frameworks overlook the systemic barriers that global majority ECRs face. Our latest case study offers an honest insight into an academic navigating these hurdles, as part of a project to demystify career progression. 🔗 whiterose.ac.uk/project/demy... #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Calling PhD researchers! This event is open to all researchers and free to attend. Find out more about the companies you'll meet and register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/phd-ca... #PhDRecruitment #DoctoralTalent #CareerPathways #PhDCareers #AcademicSky

Read reflections from Prof Hugo Dobson on balancing a major career leap with becoming a dad. Navigating senior leadership, research, and fatherhood taught him that leadership doesn't have to be lonely if you're willing to ask for help. #AcademicSky whiterose.ac.uk/erh/becoming...

The Research Adventure Podcast normalises the messy middle of external university work. Use it as ‘on-demand mentoring’ with short, real stories on what works when collaborating beyond academia. whiterose.ac.uk/erh/learn-fr... #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeExchange #AcademicChatter

Free strengths-based leadership training for Postdocs! 📢📢 Travel expenses of up to £30 per person for delegates from the Universities of York and Sheffield can be reimbursed. Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/unpack... #Postdoc #PostdocTraining

📢 Managing many research projects at once? Instead of a rigid plan, use a Work Breakdown Structure as a thinking tool to map timelines, outputs, and dependencies in one place. Free worksheet & Gantt chart: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/planning... #AcademicSky #ResearchManagement

The secret to high-performing research teams is clear expectations from Day 1. This toolkit features guides from @ox.ac.uk @york.ac.uk @turingway.bsky.social to help you build a great research group. Dive in: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/create-a... #AcademicChatter #LabManagement #ResearchCulture

Are you a researcher working with industry, policy, or communities? If engagement is core to your research, you could be a 'Boundary Spanner.' Access free resources and peer guides built for your specific challenges. 👇 whiterose.ac.uk/news/are-you... #AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #SciComms

Are you a 'Boundary Spanner' working at the interface between academia and external partners? - White Rose University Consortium

We’ve developed a series of personas designed to reveal something about you as a researcher and help you explore our range of free resources tailored to your needs. The Established Researchers Hub bri...

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We have a great PI Network session coming up on 11 June from 09:30 - 10:30 am. Join us to learn about the concept of psychological safety and how to to use this to support teams to work better together. Link to register below: 🔗 tinyurl.com/yfuhr752