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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last night, Advance HE honoured the 2026 National Teaching Fellows and winners of the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence at a special celebration event in Edinburgh ⭐ 👉Read more here: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 24/09/2026

Student Success | When Nontraditional Students Become the Norm Bryan Ashton of Trellis Strategies discusses what colleges need to rethink as “nontraditional” students increasingly reflect today’s college population. bit.ly/4hNW5U7 #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

The graphic for The Key Ep 214: Voices of Student Success: When Nontraditional Students Become the Norm. On the left, a key with a brain for the key head. On the right, headshots for Joshua Bay, host, and Bryon Ashton, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Trellis and Head of Trellis Strategies.

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 16/09/2026

Looking to grow your research career? PhD students and early career researchers can apply for up to £500 through our Researcher Development and Travel Grant to support conferences, training, networking and more. Check our website for new eligibility requirements: rsc.li/4ivxftZ #ChemSky

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 16/09/2026

Have you seen the open access articles in the Journal of Biological Education? The latest include: - measuring students’ self-efficacy regarding explaining evolutionary changes - literacy challenges in biology classrooms - and more! Check out the latest issue: www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjbe20/6...

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. @katharinehubbard.bsky.social from Buckinghamshire New University. She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group: www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The call for papers is now open for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2027! We're seeking innovative research and reflections to strengthen equitable higher education. 🗓️ 14-15 April 2027, Manchester. Submit proposals by 00:00 GMT, October 30 2026: advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-e...

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LGBTQ+ STEM @lgbtqstem.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

If you want a last cheeky day to submit, it's today!

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Don't miss this year's Early Career Symposium for the opportunity to learn how your existing skills can translate into success in industry and to network with fellow ECR members. Join us in Birmingham on 9 Nov 2026 - register now: ow.ly/zpzO50ZCL1C

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) 2026 winners!🎉 The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the higher education sector. ➡️Learn more advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...

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Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

⏳ Just two weeks left to apply for our starter grants for clinical lecturers, offering up to £40,000 over 1-2 years for research-active clinical lecturers. 🗓️ Deadline: 1 September 🔗 bit.ly/4pQwUUa

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Get involved with our EDI Online Symposium! We're welcoming abstracts showcasing innovative approaches, strategies, or lived experiences in action. Whether you work in research, education, or leadership, don't miss the chance to share your insights. Deadline 14 September: ow.ly/yuow50Zw2ip

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. Louise Robson from @sheffielduni.bsky.social. She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group (your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 03/08/2026

There's only a few days left to take part in our RSB Pulse Survey, which is focusing on research funding in UK research organisations. 📆 Submissions close this Friday 7 August Take part now and help shape future policy: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XLCJDQS #ResearchFunding #SciencePolicy

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

One month to go until the Call for Papers deadline for our Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2026. Share your practice, research, reflection or innovation exploring AI in higher education. Submit by 2 September: advance-he.ac.uk/programme-ev... #AIinHE #CallForPapers #Symposium #HigherEducation

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Nominations for our 2028 Awards are now open! With 14 categories celebrating scientific advancement across the molecular biosciences, this is your chance to ensure the achievements of your colleagues, collaborators or mentors are recognised: bit.ly/biochemical-society-2028-awa…

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. Bernadine Idowu from University of West London. She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group (your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Dr. Catherine Mansfield @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social She shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read her interview, join our LinkedIn group (your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Dr. Dom Henri from @uniofhull.bsky.social He shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read his profile, join our LinkedIn group (note that your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

#NationalDNADay is a chance for conversation as well as learning. Explore beginner friendly articles and webinars from The Biochemist, Portland Press, and our Biochemistry Focus webinar series.

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This academic term is coming to an end and we would love to hear how early career lecturer/fellows are doing! 📚 Join us for a quick & friendly chat on Tuesday 12th May (11-11.30am) on Teams: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3187755... Bring along your favourite hot beverage! ☕️ Please share with colleagues.

Coffee and chat: 12th of May 2026. 11-11.30am Teams: Meeting ID: 318 775 560 743 512 Passcode: cT6GJ3Yt

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, this month we hear from Prof. James McEvoy from @royalholloway.bsky.social He shares valuable tips for early-career staff. To read his profile, join our LinkedIn (note that your institution must be a HUBS member): www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

For our series of profiles of senior academics, we hear from Dr. Stephany Veuger, Associate Professor (Education) at @northumbriauni.bsky.social. She shares ideas to support early-career researchers in their journeys. To read her profile, join our LinkedIn group: www.linkedin.com/groups/13191...

Dr Stephany Veuger wearing pink glasses and a patterned dress. She is smiling at the camera while leaning against the balustrade of a wooden straircase.

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

If like us you are in need of a pick-me-up, take a lunch break and join us for: Wellbeing for Early Career Lecturers on 26.02.26 1-2pm. Join us for an hour of top tips and some live relaxation techniques (including some takeaway short videos for quick breaks). Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ECLBio

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Andrea Paterlini (he/him) @apaterlini.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Very proud to present, together with @plantteaching.bsky.social, Agnes Uhereczky, @yoselin.bsky.social, Sofie Goormachtig and @mehta-lab.com, our @jxbotany.bsky.social community resource paper on building a diverse and inclusive plant science community 🌱. academic.oup.com/jxb/advance-... (🧵 1/2)

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We continue our series of inspirational profiles of senior academics. They share tips & ideas to support early-career researchers in their journeys. Today, we hear from Prof Patrick Walsh. Prof in Biological Education and Head of Institute of Ecology & Evolution @edinburghbiology.bsky.social 🧵 1/11

Prof. Patrick Walsh wearing a warm blue jacket. He is leaning against the railing of a cruise boat. The boat is leaving the docks of a Turshish city on a foggy day.

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🎉 We're launching a series of inspirational profiles of senior academics. They will share tips & ideas that can support early-career researchers in their academic journeys. Today, we will hear from Dr Liz Alvey @lizalvey.bsky.social Senior University Teacher at the @sheffielduni.bsky.social. 🧵 1/10

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

🎄 ECLBio wishes you all a well-deserved Winter Break! ❄️. It has been a challenging semester for many of us in Higher Education so it is really important to pause and recharge batteries. We will be back in January with a new initiative: inspiring profiles from members of our academic communities ⛄

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Fantastic to see one of our committee members being featured in this campaign by @biologists.bsky.social! Well done @apaterlini.bsky.social! Early career lecturers are amazing! ⭐ #100biologists @rsb.org.uk

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Congratulations to @lisbundock.bsky.social of‬ @uniofbrighton.bsky.social on your #NTFS award! Lis is committed to inclusive and equitable education, focusing on creating accessible teacher training pathways. #NTFS2025 🎉 🎉

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 09/07/2025

Could up to £500 help you take the next step? Our Researcher Development and Travel Grant is open to PhD students and early career researchers. Use it for conferences, training or scientific meetings. Apply by 28 July: buff.ly/tIEk7Qu #ChemSky

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Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK are currently underrepresented in research. We want to help researchers break through barriers that disproportionately affect them. That’s where our Accelerator Awards come in. [1/3]

A quote from Sonya Towers, Ecosystem Manager at Wellcome, who is pictured smiling. The quote reads: "Championing underrepresented researchers is essential to improve the diversity of people leading, participating in and benefiting from science."

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 09/07/2025

Student Success | The Hidden Curriculum of Student Conduct Proceedings Research from a student conduct officer at the University of Rhode Island reveals opportunities to make conduct processes clearer to first-generation students. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4lIMhe6

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Do you want to enhance your teaching, research, and admin efficiency with AI tools tailored for life sciences lecturers? ⚡💻 We are here to help you! Join us for three sessions on August the 4th, 11th and 18th. Register here and share widely: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

The poster reads: Augmented academia. Hands-on AI tools and strategies for transforming teaching, admin, and academic workflow. Join us for a 3-part workshop series on using AI for academic tasks. Run by the Early Career Lecturers in Biosciences network, with support from the Royal Society of Biology and the University of Glasgow. In addition to the logos of the various institutions the poster diaplays two individuals sitting at a desk working on their computers. They are surrounded by charts and graphs and they are talking to each other.

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Enjoying the teaching break? Writing a grant? ✍️ If you are an early career lecturer/fellow, we'd love to hear what you are up to (and how we can support you)! Join us for a friendly chat on the 24th of July (10-10.30am) on Zoom: us04web.zoom.us/j/4469319219... Bring along your favourite beverage ☕️

ECLBio Coffee & chat.
27th of July 2025 10-10.30am on Zoom
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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Our joint workshop yesterday was a success! 🎉 Thank you so much to all those that attended and @rsb.org.uk for its support. Shout to @apaterlini.bsky.social for hosting the event. Please consider joining our Linkedin space (lnkd.in/eGveEw25) to stay up to date with ECLBio activities. 📣

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Highlighting an event co-organised by one of our commitee members. 📅 On Tuesday 4th June at 5:30pm (BST) the BioSci Toolkit organisation will host a 💻 webinar on representation in environmental science, plant science, and ecology. Programme & registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hidden...

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The Hidden Figures in Environmental Science

Join as we cover representation in environmental science with our brilliant panellists!

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

REMINDER - we are hosting a coffee & chat this Thursday. Do join us!

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Interested in gaining and evidencing inclusive education skills? ⭐ The BAG, BEN & ECLBio networks are hosting an online workshop on the 11th of June 2025, 10:00-13:00. Expect examples, networking and collaboration opportunities 🤝. Check the programme and register here: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

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mySociety: BAG, BEN & ECLBio Joint Workshop: Gaining and evidencing inclusive education skills

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

📖🧪 For all the early career lecturers and fellows: is there anything specific you would you have liked to know when you started your independent position? ⁉️🤯 Roles, expectations, useful tools... 🤩 We are thinking of developing a toolkit to help our community so please reply and share! 📣

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

If you are an early career lecturer/fellow, we'd love to hear what you are up to (and how we can support you)! 📚 Join us for a quick & friendly chat on Thursday 29th May (10.30-11am) on Teams: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... Bring along your favourite hot beverage ☕️ and share with colleagues!

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TASO @taso.org.uk · 17/04/2025

ICYMI, @hepi-news.bsky.social recently published a blog post by our CEO @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social. He calls for a renewed focus on social mobility, evidence, and widening participation–warning that financial pressures risk undermining progress. Read: www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/11/n...

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Navigating higher education in a changing landscape - HEPI

Higher education must defend its value while resourcing evaluation and access efforts amid financial pressures and widening inequalities.

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Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education @jldhe.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Cathy Mansfield's recent paper in JLDHE Special Issue #LiberatingLearning outlines what contributes to staff and student enjoyment in HE. Relational pedagogy, as well as the freedom to be creative and explore a subject seem to be key! Read it here: doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi35.1318 #JLDHE

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Lisa Backwell (she/they) @lisabackwell.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Buzzing (figuratively) to have my Hidden Curriculum blog posted today, I really enjoyed writing it! Have a read to find out why I think the research culture we actively create helps or hinders equitable access to the hidden curriculum 👇

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 28/03/2025

22 March 2025 saw the 80th anniversary of the first women scientists being elected as Fellows of the Royal Society. Head to our YouTube channel to see our new short documentaries celebrating the lives and work of Marjory Stephenson FRS and Kathleen Lonsdale FRS:

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Maggie Aderin-Pocock meets Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Judy Armitage to discover the fascinating stories of Marjory Stephenson and Kathleen Lonsdale, the first ...

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 25/03/2025

In the second of our films celebrating the first women elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock returns to our archives with astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell to explore the life and career of Kathleen Lonsdale FRS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwcf...

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

If you are an early career lecturer/fellow, we'd love to hear what you are up to (and how we can support you)! 📚 Join us for a quick & friendly chat on Mon 31st March (10-10.30am) on Zoom: newcastleuniversity.zoom.us/j/82463712984 Bring along your favourite hot beverage ☕️ and share with colleagues!

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 20/03/2025

Opinion | The Fallacy of ‘Treating All Students the Same’ Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41EWNee

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The Fallacy of “Treating Every Student the Same” (opinion)

Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write.

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Early Career Lecturers in Bioscience @ecl-hubs.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

🥁 Excited to announce our next ECLBio workshop: 💻 A Gentle Introduction to R for the Biosciences Mon 14th April 10:00 - 12:00 (online). Curious about using R for data analysis but not sure where to start? Sign up here: shorturl.at/4ovDQ Share it! #HE #Bioscience #R More info in 🧵 below (1/5)

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