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White Rose University Consortium
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We work collaboratively across the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, to enable individuals from all backgrounds to thrive within our institutions.

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Calling all White Rose ECRs in the humanities and social sciences! Join us for the launch of the British Academy ECR Network Yorkshire and Humber cluster in January - featuring panels, interactive sessions and networking.
👉 whiterose.ac.uk/event/ba-erc...
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our final invitation to quote closes this Sunday. Don't miss the opportunity to partner with us on this important work to support global majority ECRs navigating academia.
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Are you an independently funded fellow or lecturer within three years of your appointment? Join our webinar on 8 December to find out more about the Crucible Programme which is designed to transform your approach to research and collaboration.

Book your place: whiterose.ac.uk/event/transf...
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The deadline is fast approaching if you're interested in helping us deliver a project to support researchers who are engaged in emotionally demanding research.
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We're excited to be spending today with our current @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social cohort for the second workshop of their programme. Today we're focusing on exploring diverse career pathways, both within and beyond higher education.
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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.
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
We're looking for a partner to lead a project aiming to demystify academic pathways and encourage global majority ECRs to consider pursuing academic careers. Check out our latest invitation to quote and apply by 23 November.
👉 More information here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/invitat...
Invitation to quote: Demystifying academia: Co-designing a development programme for Global Majority Early Career Researchers at the White Rose Universities - White Rose University Consortium
Background   The White Rose University Consortium works collaboratively across the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, to enable individuals from all backgrounds to thrive within our instituti...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We recently talked to Prof Dan Goodley and Prof Rebecca Lawthom from @dismatters.bsky.social Wellcome Anti-Ableist Research Culture project at the @sheffielduni.bsky.social about building inclusive environments for disabled people.

👉 Read the interview here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/disrupt...
Disrupting the Default: Anti-Ableist Research Culture - White Rose University Consortium
Professor Dan Goodley and Professor Rebecca Lawthom lead the Wellcome Anti-Ableist Research Culture (WAARC) project at the University of Sheffield.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Applications are open for the @britishacademy.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network Seed Fund. This opportunity is open to all White Rose University Consortium members following the recent creation of the ECRN’s new Yorkshire and Humber cluster.
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British Academy Early Career Researcher Network Seed Fund - open for applications - White Rose University Consortium
Applications are open for the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) Seed Fund 2025-26. The British Academy’s Seed Fund Awards offer early career researchers—particularly those still b...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:14 AM
In our latest interview, we talked to Dr Vee San Cheong from @sheffielduni.bsky.social about her experiences on the White Rose Crucible Programme and how it’s impacted her work and career since. Read the full interview here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig...
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Can you help us support researchers who are engaged in emotionally demanding research? Check out our latest invitation to quote and apply by 16 November.
👉 More information here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/invitat...
Invitation to quote: Emotionally demanding research support - White Rose University Consortium
The Consortium is commissioning a project to determine the best approach for establishing a regional support community for researchers engaged in emotionally demanding work.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We’re pleased to announce the first of three opportunities to quote. Help us support researchers returning from parental leave. Apply by 9 November.
👉Find out more here:
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Invitation to quote: Supporting researchers returning from parental leave - White Rose University Consortium
The Consortium is commissioning a project to identify best practices and highlight examples of resource-conscious initiatives that could be developed collaboratively across the partners to support res...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We're getting ready to launch a series of initiatives to strengthen researcher development and wellbeing across the White Rose Universities. We'll be looking for individuals and organisations to bring their expertise to these important areas of support. Find out more:
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Help shape regional researcher support: White Rose University Consortium invites input - White Rose University Consortium
The White Rose University Consortium is inviting contributions to shape new initiatives aimed at supporting researchers across its member institutions. Over the next three weeks, a series of  Invitati...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We're proud to support this valuable initiative for postdocs across the White Rose universities @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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There's a great Researcher Developer role (0.6fte, grade 6) available at White Rose University Consortium, supporting ECRs and PGRs across Yorkshire and Humber whiterose.ac.uk/news/job-opp...
Job opportunity: Researcher Developer - White Rose University Consortium
White Rose University Consortium is seeking a proactive and collaborative Researcher Developer (0.6 FTE) to support postgraduate researchers (PGRs) from across the White Rose Partners, as well as regi...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As part of our support for the @britishacademy.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network, we’re seeking a proactive and collaborative Researcher Developer.
September 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New network to support humanities and social sciences early career researchers, professional development support for PRISMs, seed funding and a job opportunity - all in this month's newsletter!
🔎Read online: mailchi.mp/a9f43ce78e2f...
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September 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Are you a PRISM (Professional Research Investment & Strategy Manager) looking to expand your network? ☕️

We're launching a new Coffee & Chat scheme for PRISMs at @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @york.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy #PostdocAppreciationWeek! 🎉 We're celebrating the amazing postdocs in our region.
To show our support, we're sharing a video about our @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social cohort featuring some of our fantastic postdoc participants. #LovePostdocs #NPAW2025
White Rose Prosper Cohort
YouTube video by White Rose University Consortium
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September 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We're proud to celebrate this incredible cohort as they conclude the Equity in Leadership training programme in York today. Congratulations to all the participants - we're excited to see the impact you will continue to make!
September 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Applications close for our next @prosperpostdoc.bsky.social cohort this Sunday (14 September). Don't miss this funded opportunity for postdocs ready to take control of their career development.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There's a great turnout for today's PhD Careers Fair @universityofleeds.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We're excited to be supporting the launch of the ECRN in Yorkshire and the Humber with our partners @york.ac.uk @sheffielduni.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social working with @yorkstjohn.bsky.social #ECRN #ECRNetwork
September 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
For our latest blog, we spoke with Dr Gisela Tomé Lourido at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social to explore the real impact of accent bias.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Are you a postdoc at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, @sheffielduni.bsky.social, or @york.ac.uk looking to take control of your career path?

Applications are now open for our next Prosper Cohort. 🚀
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM