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EPSRC Head of Regional Engagement (NE & Yorks). Interest in EDI in research, chemist and outdoor enthusiast.

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Yes, that will depend on the programmes funded (tbc), which will be interdisciplinary

04.03.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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and there is a breakdown of council's responsive mode budget

04.03.2026 08:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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There is some further breakdown in the budget explainer, some institutes are in bucket 1, some are in bucket 4.

04.03.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Human-Centred Aspects of a Transition to a Circular Economy - Scoping Survey - UK Research and Innovation - Citizen Space Find and participate in activities run by UK Research and Innovation

Are you interested in Human-Centred Aspects of a Transition to a Circular Economy?

UKRI would like to hear from you on what research might be required in aspects of cultural and social shift, policy development etc. The survey is open until 20th March engagementhub.ukri.org/ahrc-operati...

26.02.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Calling wheelchair users who work in wet labs (including in NHS settings) to user-test a new lab coat. Contact UCLEast.labcoats@ucl.ac.uk. Split photo shows a woman in a powered wheelchair with a long royal blue buttoned-up labcoat which stretches down the tops of her feet. It totally covers her lap and her hands are tucked into the pockets.

Calling wheelchair users who work in wet labs (including in NHS settings) to user-test a new lab coat. Contact UCLEast.labcoats@ucl.ac.uk. Split photo shows a woman in a powered wheelchair with a long royal blue buttoned-up labcoat which stretches down the tops of her feet. It totally covers her lap and her hands are tucked into the pockets.

UCL are looking for UK-based wheelchair-using lab users to test out their design.

Is it easy to take on/off? Comfortable? How're those pockets & fastenings? Any safety concerns? etc.

Contact ucleast.labcoats@ucl.ac.uk for more info.

#AccessForAll #DEI #EDI #AcademicSky

25.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

My parents, and I expect a lot of people in their town, write their address as Cheshire, but it's now Greater Manchester

25.02.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pre-announcement: UKRI Translation: Proof of Concept This support is grant funding for proof-of-concept projects for early to mid-stage research commercialisation activities.

πŸ””Pre-announcement: UKRI Proof of Concept funding.

This opportunity aims to support the development of UK research into market-ready solutions.

Full opportunity launches 4 March 2026.

Webinars to be held on (UK time):
-18 March, 2pm
-25 March, 10am
-14 April, 3pm

πŸ‘‰ www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

18.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UKRI CEO updates the research community on areas of uncertainty Following an open letter of 1 February, Sir Ian Chapman responds to feedback and provides an update.

Latest update from @ukri.org CEO Ian Chapman www.ukri.org/news/ukri-ce...

17.02.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is saying oh my god where are all the men . Alt: Chandler from Friends in a suit having just walked in a doorway is saying oh my god! where are all the men? and then turns and stomps out

We've had some good take-up of our workshops creating guidance on how to make a menstrual health action plan (required by new Employment Rights Bill).

But it's all women!
Men in management, senior leadership, HR and EDI also need to contribute.

Details:
edicaucus.ac.uk/impact/#mens...

05.02.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

some key points here bsky.app/profile/robi...

03.02.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My toddler is definitely Northern, he wouldn't touch his salmon last night until it had gravy on then he gobbled it down πŸ˜‚

31.01.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
FLF Development Network - PATHWAYS Programme PATHWAYS Pathways is a national UKRI funded programme designed to support the next generation of research and innovation leaders in the UK, for Project Leads funded by UKRI as an additional post-award...

Heard about PATHWAYS? It's the UKRI leadership development programme that we deliver alongside the FLF Development Network pathways.flfdevnet.com Open to UKRI/RC project leads on awards intended to develop leadership capability and/or research independence. Apply by Feb 20th please!

21.01.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan

NSF is open for feedback on their strategic plan, deadline is Jan 27!!

www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...

20.01.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95 ALEXANDRIA, VA β€” Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away

Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.

19.01.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 27282 πŸ” 9627 πŸ’¬ 549 πŸ“Œ 502
Be the change: become an EPMS EDIΒ Hub+ InclusionΒ Advocate – EDI Hub +

The UKRI EPSRC EDI Hub+ is inviting expressions of interest for EPMS EDI Hub+ Inclusion Advocates. This is an exciting opportunity to join a national network championing inclusive research and innovation practice across Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences edihubplus.ac.uk/be-the-chang...

06.01.2026 08:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't forget, if you're interested in working with us on a project to support researchers returning from parental leave, the deadline for proposals is on 9 November.

04.11.2025 08:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

harvard medical school got bombed yesterday and it barely made news

02.11.2025 19:14 πŸ‘ 1568 πŸ” 783 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 26
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Reimagining Circularity: outline stage Apply for three years of NetworkPlus funding to build new capacity, strengthen community and enhance research to innovation capabilities focused on the circular economy in built environment, textiles ...

We want to reimagine circularity to keep value in the system without recycling. EPSRC & Defra will fund 3 Networks to support a circular economy in textiles, built environment & cross-cutting data & metrics.

Full details tinyurl.com/mjcyu4jk
Sign up for the webinar on 13 Nov tinyurl.com/4fv653vs

31.10.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reimagining Circularity: outline stage Apply for three years of NetworkPlus funding to build new capacity, strengthen community and enhance research to innovation capabilities focused on the circular economy in built environment, textiles ...

If you like circular economy, you might like this funding opportunity!

Take a look πŸ™‚

www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

30.10.2025 11:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UKRI seeks your views in 2025 stakeholder survey In our third annual survey, we are asking for feedback on what we do, how well we do it and what our stakeholders think about UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). AHRC BBSRC EPSRC ESRC Innovate UK MRC NERC Research England STFC UKRI

ICYMI: UKRI seeks your views in 2025 stakeholder survey #ESRC #AcademicSky

29.10.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These are submissions and grants awarded in 2025, I expect a lot of those submitted are still in the system and awaiting a decision, so I expect not accurate success rates.

23.10.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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UKRI seeks your views in 2025 stakeholder survey In our third annual survey, we are asking for feedback on what we do, how well we do it and what our stakeholders think about UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). AHRC BBSRC EPSRC ESRC Innovate UK MRC NERC Research England STFC UKRI

UKRI seeks your views in 2025 stakeholder survey #EPSRC #AcademicSky

23.10.2025 08:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great harvest! I grew potatoes for the first time this year. How do you store them?

08.09.2025 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Want to help improve mental health in academia? We are looking for bloggers for our November and December slots.

You can submit a pitch here and learn more about the process: voicesofacademia.com/contact-2/

13.08.2025 05:46 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Didn't there used to be the data behind the resubmissions policy on posters in the peer review suite? But as you say it was a long time ago and I doubt the data has been retained.

25.07.2025 13:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Call for Participants in BSL - Bullying & Sexual Harassment Survey
Call for Participants in BSL - Bullying & Sexual Harassment Survey YouTube video by EDI Caucus

Do you work in the UK's research & innovation sector? Have you experienced or witnessed bullying and/or sexual harassment? Take our survey to share your experiences: go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Bullyi...

#BSL interpretation below by @jeminanapier.bsky.social. #BritishSignLanguage

youtu.be/0HjJoGviic8

13.06.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A list of park facilities with dots by them, representing what teenage girls would want to see more of in parks.  Popular are swings, hammocks and balancing beams and climbing logs; unpopular are skate parks, basketball courts, BMX tracks, MUGAs.

A list of park facilities with dots by them, representing what teenage girls would want to see more of in parks. Popular are swings, hammocks and balancing beams and climbing logs; unpopular are skate parks, basketball courts, BMX tracks, MUGAs.

This comes from engagement work with teenage girls in a park in York.
And you see all those things with two dots by them. Those make up 90%+ of what we currently provide for young people in public space.
Whereas the things that girls want - they just aren't there.
Let's do better.

16.06.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 287 πŸ” 120 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 16
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Academics have been overworked for a long time. This book is taking about the 1880s!

14.06.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is that not what he's saying? That UKRI is constrained by public sector pay rules (and budgets) and salaries should be higher. As a UKRI employee that's what I hope he means!

13.06.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
EDICa, UKRI and British Academy logos. Demand Management For Funding. The EDI Caucus would like to learn from those who have recently gone through demand management as applicants. How has the support and guidance received helped in improving your bid. What would you change to make processes fairer? Aim of study is to build an evidence base of issues and good practice that can make demand management more inclusive. Focus Groups 5th June 4-5 BST and 9th June 10-11. Links.

EDICa, UKRI and British Academy logos. Demand Management For Funding. The EDI Caucus would like to learn from those who have recently gone through demand management as applicants. How has the support and guidance received helped in improving your bid. What would you change to make processes fairer? Aim of study is to build an evidence base of issues and good practice that can make demand management more inclusive. Focus Groups 5th June 4-5 BST and 9th June 10-11. Links.

Attention #Academics who've recently gone through an internal selection process to apply for funding from big funders like Research Councils & foundations/charities in the UK. Aka demand management. We want to hear from you about your experiences of the process. Focus Groups 5/6 4-5pm and 9/6 10-11.

29.05.2025 08:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2