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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Sep 5

How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully?

Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications!

This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · 16d

After having a listen to Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast, have a listen to the below podcast for post-PhD experiences in academia 👇

Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 17d

The Leverhulme Trust has teamed up with @britishacademy.bsky.social to produce Confessions of an Early Career Researcher, a new podcast by ECRs for ECRs. Tune in now: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/audio-video/...

Read more about this collaboration: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/confess...

White text on magenta background: Confessions of an Early Career Researcher. leverhulme.ac.uk/news
"We are excited to be collaborating with the British Academy on this new podcast to help early career researchers navigate every stage of their career journey."

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · 19d

We have enjoyed meeting our new PGRs this week- if you were unable to make our in-person sessions, you can join us for our online session on Wednesday 24 September- register👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doctoral-c... There will be the opportunity to ask questions at this event.

Doctoral College Induction - Online

This is the online Doctoral College induction, which covers all campuses and distance-based students

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · 24d

New episode of Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast 🎧! In this month's episode, PGR Kate Werran will be chatting to @exeter.ac.uk alumna Pankhuri Singh about the experience of being a mature student- both challenges and advantages. Listen👉 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g5s4z-...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you check out your ‘AI: Understanding it’ online resource yet? It’s a self-paced online resource designed to get you learning and practising using AI effectively and responsibly. Complete it all or dip into the pages that most interest you! libguides.exeter.ac.uk/AI #ExeterUniLib

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The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum @bdcmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 27

Read Claire’s blog post about researching at the museum here: tinyurl.com/2jwubbdu. If you’re a researcher interested in coming to study our collection, check out this link: tinyurl.com/3k9rufwb - a new round of applications will be opening soon!

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Aug 21

You can now register for the in-person Doctoral College inductions up until 8am on day of induction but you must notify us by 4pm on Monday 8th September if you have any dietary requirements so that these can be accommodated ☕🥪

University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 28

Registration for September 2025 Doctoral College Induction is now open! We look forward to welcoming our new postgraduate researchers 😀- book on by Tuesday 2 September. Find out more and book onto the induction 👉 www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc...

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 28

Registration for September 2025 Doctoral College Induction is now open! We look forward to welcoming our new postgraduate researchers 😀- book on by Tuesday 2 September. Find out more and book onto the induction 👉 www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc...

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Aug 19

Some of the teams you will hear from are @exeterunilib.bsky.social, PGR Support, Student Guild (Student Union for Cornwall students), Wellbeing and key information for International Students.

University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Why is research dissemination so important? Bethany Knight, Research Dissemination Librarian at @universityofexeter.bsky.social explains all in our latest Doctoral College blog post👇
sites.exeter.ac.uk/doctoralcoll... @exeterunilib.bsky.social #researchskills

Getting Your Research Out There: A Quick Guide to Research Dissemination

Something that can easily get overlooked during the PhD journey is research dissemination. Sounds a bit formal, but really, it’s just about making sure your research gets seen by the people who can ac...

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · Aug 5

Postgraduate researchers at the University of Exeter are among the most satisfied in the UK, according to the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). The University is ranked 11th overall in UK, with an overall satisfaction score of 86.3%.

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Aug 6

This opportunity is also open to postgraduate researchers- see original post for more details 👇 @dhlabexeter.bsky.social

Mapping the March: Medieval Wales and England, c.1282-1550 @mappingthemarch.bsky.social · Aug 6

Exciting Digital Humanities Opportunity for Early Career Researchers! Don’t miss this chance to enhance your digital research toolkit, explore new methodologies, and boost your academic career.

Please find further details below!

#MedievalStudies #DigitalHumanities #medievalbluesky #Skystorians

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Communities Generator Fund. Each workshop will focus on a particular aspect of digital technology and its application to Medieval Studies. Our first workshop is on the theme of 'Manuscripts'. This will take place at the University of Exeter on Monday 15th September 2025. Participants will be introduced to a range of methods and tools that can enhance the study of manuscripts, with the opportunity to gain hands on experience.'

Events of day:
10:30 Arrival & welcome Project team
11:00 Digital Imaging led by Ellie Jones (Exeter Cathedral) / Exeter DH
colleagues / Leonardo Constantini (Bristol)
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Digital Editing led by Tom Hinton and Levi Roach (Exeter)
14:00 Break
14:30 Biocodicology led by Sean Doherty (Exeter)
15:30 Transfer to Cathedral (optional)
16:00 Cathedral archive visit
(optional) led by Ellie Jones (Exeter Cathedral)
17:00 Close

Location: Digital Humanities Seminar Room 1, Queen's Building, University of Exeter, Streatham Campus

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 4

Spread the word! We're hosting a 'Proof, Edit and Perfect your thesis' online workshop for PGs tomorrow! Register here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4375537
#ExeterUniLib

A banner across the top reads Tues Aug 5th PGTs and PGRs only, and text below reads Proof, Edit and perfect your thesis, book online. More information about the session below reads 10:30 - 11:45, Study Skills Team, in this workshop we will discuss the thesis editing process, tools that can be used to make it easier and establish the differences between editing and proofreading.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Jul 29

📢 A new GW4 Connect initiative is now supporting neurodivergent ECRs across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis.

This cross-institutional programme fosters peer support, shared learning, and inclusive practice; empowering researchers to navigate academic careers with confidence.

buff.ly/hyoiDmb

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 28

Registration for September 2025 Doctoral College Induction is now open! We look forward to welcoming our new postgraduate researchers 😀- book on by Tuesday 2 September. Find out more and book onto the induction 👉 www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doc...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Jul 22

💡Have you heard about our Digital Skills Workshops for students? Help them get AI ready for studying by signposting them to sign up here: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibDigitalSkillsWorkshops
#ExeterUniLib

A poster advertising digital skills workshops for term one, listing seven workshops including Get Digital Ready, AI Essentials, GenAI Under the Microscope, AI Research Assistants Explained, Crafting Clever GenAI Prompts, Communicate Smarter, and Dissertation 2.0.

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 21

📢Images of Research is now open! Look at your research in a new way. Full details and link to apply👇https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/doctoralcollege/early-career-researchers/newsevents/imagesofresearch/
Competition for @exeter.ac.uk PGRs and ECRs only. #IoR2025

University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 14

Images of Research Competition 📷 – opens Tuesday 21 July! Test your skills at communicating your research to a non-specialist audience. The challenge – only 150 words and a single image to do it! Now open to @exeter.ac.uk PGRs as well as ECRs! Full details👉 www.exeter.ac.uk/imagesofrese... #IoR2025

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jul 17

Fay Kahane is our PhD student undertaking ecological and social fieldwork to investigate what ‘sustainable beekeeping’ means.
If you are a beekeeper, please do take the time to participate in her survey:
🐝 tinyurl.com/2n87j4x8 🐝

@cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @bbka.org.uk

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congratulations Luke! 👏🎉

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Danielle Terrazas Williams @drdanielletw.bsky.social · Jul 5

Postdoc Opportunity!

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early Modern History
University of Exeter - Department of Archaeology and History

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNT433/p...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early Modern History at University of Exeter

An academic position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early Modern History is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Jul 11

Deadline extended!

Global Majority PGRs — you now have until midday Friday 18 July to apply for GW4 Connect.

Join a 10-month programme designed to support your research journey, build community & centre your lived experience.

🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/XAnrfMe

#GW4Connect #PostgradSupport

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 14

Images of Research Competition 📷 – opens Tuesday 21 July! Test your skills at communicating your research to a non-specialist audience. The challenge – only 150 words and a single image to do it! Now open to @exeter.ac.uk PGRs as well as ECRs! Full details👉 www.exeter.ac.uk/imagesofrese... #IoR2025

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 14

Congratulations to all our @exeter.ac.uk PGRs graduating this week! 🎓 🎉 We wish you best of luck for your future ⭐

Three women and one man in graduation robes on Streatham Campus, University of Exeter, taking a selfie.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Jul 10

Got students who need additional support with academic skills over the summer holidays? We've got you! 🤩 Encourage them to book a 1:1 appointment with a Study Skills adviser: bit.ly/ExeterUniStudyZone121Appts

#ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Jul 10

📢Welcome to Bluesky! This is our new social media home for events, news and opportunities from University of Exeter Doctoral College.

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