Early Career Researchers’ Network: Resources
Future events
11.00am – 12.00pm, Monday, 6th September:
Informal Coffee Meeting – Shaping Future Collaboration Amongst ECRs
4.00pm – 5.00pm, Monday, 6th September:
Informal Coffee Meeting – Shaping Future Collaboration Amongst ECRs
Past events
Our events are open to everyone starting their career in research. So far, they have covered topics including impact, public engagement and mental health.
Events are publicised through our Early Career Researchers’ Network – find out more and sign up to our newsletter here.
Early Careers Network Seminar: Applying for Grants… and Top Mistakes
A session on applying for grants (and some of the top mistakes people make when they do), with contributions from Fellows Professor Loredana Polezzi and Professor Reyer Zwigelaar.
Public Engagement Masterclass (2 March 2021)
Professor Jenny Kitzinger (Cardiff University), Professor Nathan Abrams (Bangor University), Professor Lynne Boddy (Cardiff University)
Impact in Principle and in Practice (9 November 2020)
Dr Louise Bright (University of South Wales), Professor Kirsti Bohata (Swansea University), Professor Michael Woods (Aberystwyth University), Professor Isabelle Durance (Cardiff University), Professor Kevin Morgan (Cardiff University)
Network News
- ECR Colloquium – A Connected Wales: call for proposalsOur ECR Network Colloquium takes place in Bangor on 18th June. Its theme is ‘A Connected Wales: Developing your Career as Researcher in Wales and Beyond’. We’re now inviting ideas from researchers for flash talks and posters that examine how their research impacts the Welsh policy landscape in line with the seven core principles of the Well-being of Future Generations… Read more: ECR Colloquium – A Connected Wales: call for proposals
- Society’s Grant Scheme continues to support innovative Welsh projectsThe ongoing success and importance of our Research Grant Scheme is evident in the eight new projects that have received funding in the latest application round. This year we are awarding grants that meet any of the following conditions: We attracted bids from six of Wales’ universities. “We’re delighted with the ongoing success of the… Read more: Society’s Grant Scheme continues to support innovative Welsh projects
- Building Inclusive Collaborations in Research: Embracing Hopes, Facing Fears Engaging with local communities is crucial for research now more than ever. It’s crucial for researchers to recognize their hopes and fears when working with local communities. How do these preconceptions influence their engagement? The Welsh Government recently outlined priorities for the newly established CTER, emphasizing the need for education, research, and innovation to benefit… Read more: Building Inclusive Collaborations in Research: Embracing Hopes, Facing Fears
- ECR Network Colloquium 2024, Bangor: A Connected Wales‘A Connected Wales: Developing your Career as a Researcher in Wales and Beyond’ is the theme of this year’s LSW Early Career Researchers Network Colloquium. The Colloquium will take place on 18 June at Bangor University. The event is being driven by Early Career Researchers, who will work with us to establish a programme that meets… Read more: ECR Network Colloquium 2024, Bangor: A Connected Wales
- ‘Pathways to Peace’‘Pathways to Peace’ is a research programme organised by Academi Heddwch which examines contemporary sources of conflict within Wales and beyond, and explores new ways of mitigating or resolving it. The Learned Society of Wales has partnered with Academi Heddwch to run a sandpit event today (7th February 2024) to kick-start the programme. Nine members… Read more: ‘Pathways to Peace’