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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 13h

🗓️ In this previous episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, @ruthwinden.bsky.social spoke with Dr. Simon McNair on leaving academia for consulting & helping people make better financial choices. A powerful episode for researchers rethinking career paths!

(S4E6) From Research to Consulting: Inspiration, Strategies and Tips from Dr Simon McNair

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Tom Flint @tomflint.bsky.social · 14h

🪂 Our very own intrepid research culture wrangler and correspondent @emilyennis.bsky.social has parachuted into Hidden REF armed with nothing but a lanyard, a sharp eye for research culture, and a dangerously well-organised notebook.
Follow along for live sightings of academic value in the wild...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 16h

🛣️Are you a #ResearchProfessional at the University of Leeds? Join the Research Professionals’ Career Conversations programme with @ruthwinden.bsky.social & @hallged.bsky.social to explore career options & create a plan.
Apply by 31 October 2025.
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Research Professionals' Career Conversations - OD&PL Researcher Development and Research Culture

The next programme runs from December 2025 to January 2026, with an optional follow-up session in April. The deadline to apply is 5pm on 31 October.

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 1d

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UKRN Train the Trainer: accelerating the uptake of open research practices across academic disciplines research-culture.captivate.fm/episode/ukrn...

(Episode 129) UKRN Train the Trainer: accelerating the uptake of open research practices across academic disciplines - Research Culture Uncovered

This week Nick speaks with his Library colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye about the UKRN Train the Trainer programme.Like Nick, Kikachukwu is an Open Research...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 1d

Quick plug for a couple of relevant podcasts:

Valuing Diverse Research Outputs: The Hidden REF and the 5% Manifesto with Simon Hettrick research-culture.captivate.fm/episode/valu...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 2d

Register your interest in our Building Impact Momentum programme (December-March) to help develop concrete ideas for impact which can be applied to research projects or in grant applications.

⏰ Deadline: 2 November 2025
➡️ Find out more: bit.ly/4apHwC4

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 7d

🆕 New #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast episode!
🎙️Dr Vicky Ward shares the vibe, values & impact of the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum with host @hallged.bsky.social.
🌎Dive into collaboration, community & change! buff.ly/3AxHecb
#KnowledgeMobilisation #ResearchImpact #ResearchCulture

(Episode 132) Sparking Impact: The People, Values, and Vibe of the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum with Dr Vicky Ward

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 8d

🎉Happy #InternationalPodcastDay!
We asked the #ResearchCultureUncovered team: What’s the last podcast you listened to?
🕛Ged: Midnight at the Casablanca
🧪Heledd: Zoe Science & Nutrition
🏃‍♀️Katie: Running Commentary
⏳Taryn: This is History
🎧Share yours, we’d love to hear what you’re tuning into!

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 12d

Boosting Research Visibility: Highlights from the 2025 Research Profile Bootcamp leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/b...

Boosting Research Visibility: Highlights from the 2025 Research Profile Bootcamp*

From 10th to 14th March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp. This week-long initi…

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 14d

In a🆕episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, host @tarynbell.bsky.social chats with Dr Ireen Litvak-Zur from @advancehe.bsky.social about how we can fail well in academia.
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(Episode 131) The Art of Failing Well, with Ireen Litvak-Zur

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 16d

This event is a bit different from usual and instead of just one or two speakers, we've got...loads!

Through a series of lightning talks we hope to give you a sense of the teams and services available across the University of Leeds to support your open practice👇

Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 20d

📢Open Lunch is back🍕🌮🍰

Open to collaboration: supporting #OpenResearch at the University of Leeds

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All welcome, though this event will mostly be relevant to staff and students at the University of Leeds.

Open to collaboration: supporting open research at the University of Leeds

Join us for this first open lunch seminar of the year as we welcome you back after the Summer. This event is a bit different from usual and instead of just one or two speakers,...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 20d

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 20d

📢Open Lunch is back🍕🌮🍰

Open to collaboration: supporting #OpenResearch at the University of Leeds

leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...

All welcome, though this event will mostly be relevant to staff and students at the University of Leeds.

Open to collaboration: supporting open research at the University of Leeds

Join us for this first open lunch seminar of the year as we welcome you back after the Summer. This event is a bit different from usual and instead of just one or two speakers,...

leeds.libcal.com

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 21d

🦉In the latest episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast with host @ruthwinden.bsky.social, hear all about how postdocs at the University of Leeds are reshaping research culture! From ECR Hubs to chartership & project management certifications - real impact, led by postdocs.

(Episode 130): Postdocs Leading Research Culture Change at the University of Leeds - what have we learnt?

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 22d

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 22d

🌐 UOL colleagues: Register for the #WUN #EarlyCareerResearchers Webinar Series!

📙 Webinar 4 ‘Career Planning with Purpose’ with @tarynbell.bsky.social.

🗓️ 15 October 2025 |⏰8:00-10:00am | 🌏 Zoom

⬇️ Register now!
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WUN ECR Webinar Series 2025 - WUN

Register for the upcoming webinars in WUN’s Early Career Researchers series, facilitated by the Researcher Development and Research Culture team at the University of Leeds. Who can join: All early…

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 28d

🆕#ResearchCultureUncovered episode with @nickshepp.bsky.social explores open research across disciplines at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The @ukrepro.bsky.social Train the Trainer programme's open for applications: FREE training for researchers, PIs & professional services staff.

(Episode 129) UKRN Train the Trainer: accelerating the uptake of open research practices across academic disciplines

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Sep 3

🆕 Join host @hallged.bsky.social talking to Marie Daniels to discover how UK RAS STEPS is building a vibrant community of Research Technical Professionals! From career empowerment to global collaboration & awards, this #ResearchCultureUncovered episode is a must-listen. 🔗

(Episode 128) Building a Vibrant Research Technical Professional Community: The Story of UK RAS STEPS

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Sep 1

UOL colleagues: Register for the #WUN #EarlyCareerResearchers Webinar Series! Webinar 3: ‘Get Seen: How to create a compelling LinkedIn profile and raise your visibility’ with @ruthwinden.bsky.social.

11 September 2025 |20:00-22:00 | Zoom Register now! wun.ac.uk/article/even...

WUN ECR Webinar Series 2025 - WUN

Register for the upcoming webinars in WUN’s Early Career Researchers series, facilitated by the Researcher Development and Research Culture team at the University of Leeds. Who can join: All early car...

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Aug 27

In a🆕episode of the #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast, host @tarynbell.bsky.social reflects with Dr Ireen Litvak-Zur from @advancehe.bsky.social on the recent AdvanceHE symposia on Barriers and Enablers to Thriving Research Cultures

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(Episode 127) Turning Barriers Into Enablers: Insights from the 2025 AdvanceHE Symposium

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Dr Kelly Lloyd @kellylloyd.bsky.social · Aug 22

We need new early career researchers to take over Leeds ReproducibiliTea journal club! @reproducibilitea.org

From this, you can work with like-minded ECRs from across the University, and gain amazing experience in leadership, lesson design, and presenting.

Find out more below 😀

Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · Aug 22

ReproducibiliTea at Leeds, The Next Generation

@kellylloyd.bsky.social talks about why YOU as an ECR or PGR should consider getting involved with @reproducibilitea.org @universityofleeds.bsky.social

youtu.be/P8mG0vY9wfk

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ReproducibiliTea at Leeds, The Next Generation

YouTube video by Leeds University Library

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Aug 20

Group-based career coaching is such a hot topic at the moment, we are sharing a popular🎙️episode by @ruthwinden.bsky.social from 2024.

player.captivate.fm/episode/6411...

If you'd like an episode on how to build lasting engagement with group programmes, tell us below!

#Careers #ResearchCulture

The Power of Group Based Career Development Programmes (repeat episode from August 2024))

Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!

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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · Aug 18

@juliebayley.bsky.social tells us who her #researchimpactheroes are. Can you guess, especially as she wasn't allowed to mention the fabulous @davidjphipps.bsky.social? Listen to the full episode: player.captivate.fm/episode/6ebd...
#ResearchCulture #ResearchCultureUncovered #researchimpact

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