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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Attention GW4 researchers, research enablers and research teams! There's still time to apply to the GW4 Open Research Prize, recognising work that uses open practices to boost research accessibility, transparency & reproducibility. Apply by Monday 20 Feb for your chance: www.gw4.ac.uk/orp

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GW4 Open Research Prize - GW4

GW4 announces the launch of the GW4 Open Research Prize for 2024/25, delivered in partnership with the University of Bath Library Services and the GW4 Libraries.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Are you passionate about making research more accessible, transparent & reproducible? The GW4 Open Research Prize is now open! This year, we have three new prize categories: ✅ GW4 Open Research Prize ✅ Early Career Researchers Prize ✅ Research Enablers Prize Enter by 20th Feb: gw4.ac.uk/orp/

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

✨ 2025 has been a year of progress, collaboration & impact for the GW4 Alliance! ✨ From seed funding and training to events in Westminster and the Senedd, major funding wins, and welcoming our new GW4 Director — we’ve achieved so much together. Explore the highlights: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-yea...

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GW4 Year in Review 2025 - GW4

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🚨The latest #GW4Alliance newsletter is out now, featuring: ▶️New GW4 Alliance Director, Melanie Knetsch's, first Director's update ▶️Info on the latest GW4 Generator Fund ▶️Highlights from GW4 in Westminster & the Senedd ▶️Crucible Alumni updates Catch up on all the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-new...

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GW4 Newsletter November 2025 - GW4

Welcome to the GW4 Newsletter November 2025: your digest of GW4 news, funding and development opportunities.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🌱 GW4 Researchers: Are you looking for seed funding to kick-start your next project? The Generator Fund is now open for applications! ➡️ We’re offering up to £20k in seed funding to help both new and existing GW4 research communities accelerate research. www.gw4.ac.uk/generator-fund

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

This week we welcomed the@gw4alliance.bsky.social Vice-Chancellors and Chairs of Council to campus to discuss the future with new Director Melanie Knetsch. GW4 is an alliance of four of the most research-intensive universities in the UK: Bath; Bristol; Cardiff and Exeter.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Two game-changing AI announcements across GW4 universities last week as part of the UK govts. AI for Science Strategy - @bristoluni.bsky.social announced the development of a National AI Data Facility, to be based at the NCC alongside Isambard-AI: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/no...

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November: University of Bristol to develop new ‘British Library’ for the AI age | News and features | University of Bristol

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

New Seed Funding Opportunity for GW4 Researchers! Looking for seed funding to elevate your research? The GW4 Generator Fund is now open for applications. We're offering up to £20,000 to support innovative research and collaborative communities across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

2-weeks on we are still buzzing from the GW4 Innovation Showcase at the House of Commons, sponsored by Claire Hazelgrove MP (Filton & Bradley Stoke). Check out our highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Us... @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk

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GW4 innovation Showcase at the House of Commons

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

⏰ Last chance to register is tonight! ⏰ Sign up at t.co/ECoHNmsb9g!

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

⏰ Registration deadline extended! ⏰ Sign up by Thurs. 6 Nov. for our workshop on antimicrobial resistance on 20 Nov. lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD Places will be confirmed by Mon. 10 Nov.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

💊Read the latest GW4 AMR Alliance Newsletter - October 2025! 👇https://mailchi.mp/3393d6724091/gw4-amr-alliance-newsletter-october25?e=7187fc8469 ⏰And remember to sign up for the workshop!

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Reminder! Deadline to apply is midday today!

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators? 🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support? 👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...

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GW4 AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop - GW4

Date: Thursday 20 November 2025, 10:30 – 16:30 (welcome refreshments from 10:00, prompt start at 10:30).Venue: Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6HY. We are delighted to announce t...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂 We’re thrilled to be launching  two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Researchers from the #GW4Alliance unis of @exeter.ac.uk and @bristoluni.bsky.social have been awarded $4.5million to drive new research into heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and its causes: Read the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/groundb...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

📢 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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Pathline @gw4-cypmh.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

A fruitful day! Exciting ideas emerging through connections and amazing talks by Kelly, @abbeyjrowe.bsky.social from Cardiff and Doretta, Siobhan from Exeter! @gw4alliance.bsky.social @drjennyallen.bsky.social @amyshakeshaft.bsky.social @cassandralowe.bsky.social @foteini-tseliou.bsky.social

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

GW4 welcomes the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the government’s ambitious agenda for the UK to become the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030 and, by 2035, the third most important Life Sciences economy globally. Read our full response: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-res...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Last week, #GW4 joined a special event at the National Composites Centre to celebrate the launch of Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest supercomputer. 💻 Developed by @bristoluni.bsky.social w/ #HPE and #NVIDIA, this extraordinary facility will supercharge the UK’s research capabilities. 🚀🔬

The image shows Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith, Director of the Bristol Centre for Supercomputing, explaining some of the components of Isambard-AI.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The latest GW4 Newsletter is here!🎉 🔹 Meet our new Interim Head of GW4 🔹 Explore our new Collaboration Guide for practical advice on building successful research collaborations 🔹 Read our response to the UK government's Modern Industrial Strategy 📬 Don’t miss out: mailchi.mp/gw4/gw4-news...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🚨 Last Chance Alert! 🚨 Time’s running out to apply for the GW4 Connect Peer Support Programme; designed for postgraduate researchers from the Global Majority. Applications close midday TOMORROW (Wednesday, 9 July 2025). Don’t miss out!

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Have you spotted our new online collaboration guide? It’s been designed to support productive and effective research collaborations and developed with input from researchers across #GW4. Take a look: buff.ly/RuOu8a1

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📣 2 weeks left! Are you a Global Majority PGR at Bath, Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter? Join GW4 Connect; an expert-led prog to help you thrive in your PhD, build a community & grow in confidence. 🔗buff.ly/fbNMJL2 @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk

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Transforming Homes @transforming-homes.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Join our three-part webinar series this June and July. Explore how Design Research and Co-Design are shaping the future of UK housing, with insights from the #TransformingHomes consortium and partners. Register now to secure your place. #UKRI #AHRC #GreenTransition

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Cross-institutional research collaborations took the spotlight at this year's GW4 Generator Showcase and Launch Event, which brought together multidisciplinary researchers from #GW4 @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social & @exeter.ac.uk. 🔗https://buff.ly/NJAenWK

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Jean Golding Institute @jgibristol.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Day 1 of #BristolDataWeek2025 is officially over! Today we had our Introduction to Python training session, Essentials of Working with Sensitive Research Data workshop, and the @gw4alliance.bsky.social‬ AI and Data Science: AI, Climate and Health event. Thank you to all of our speakers!

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Zosia Beckles presenting a slide on 'What is sensitive data?'

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CLIMAR Network @climarnetwork.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

CLIMAR webinar!🦠💻🌍 Harnessing AI to navigate the multimodal complexity of AMR. 12 June 11.00-12.00 BST. Register now! climar.org/harnessing-a... @willhgaze.bsky.social @gw4alliance.bsky.social @target-amr.bsky.social @ukri.org @ecehh.org #ai #amr

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A brilliant start to today's #GW4Alliance Generator Showcase Event where we're welcoming our newly-funded Generator Fund communities and celebrating some of the successes of last year's research projects. gw4.ac.uk/news/fuellin...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Are you a Global Majority postgraduate researcher at a GW4 university? Applications are now open for the second GW4 Connect Peer Support Programme — a 10-month initiative offering coaching, peer support and space to explore identity, race and research culture. Apply by 9 July: lnkd.in/e5aAEugt

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The GW4 Newsletter is out now! 🥳 Catch-up on all the latest news, events, opportunities and activities happening across the GW4 Alliance: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-new...

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🚨Breaking news: We're thrilled to announce that 8 innovative research communities have been awarded up to £20,000 each in funding thanks to this year’s GW4 Building Communities Generator Fund. buff.ly/hyTkAKk @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We're delighted to announce that 6 collaborative mental health projects have been funded following a GW4 Mental Health Research Network bid development event 🧠 💡 The projects bring together 68 individual investigators, alongside 9 external partners and collaborators: gw4.ac.uk/news/six-col...

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Thomas Leahy @thomasdmleahy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

New videos from Island of Ireland Contemporary History and Politics Network funded by @gw4alliance.bsky.social www.islandofirelandcontemporaryhistorypolitics.com/videos - 1st - British civil servants and the peace process with @jonkirkup.bsky.social Dr Giada Lagana + leading British civil servants.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🌍🧠 It’s just over a month since the second cross-alliance GW4 Open Research Week wrapped! Missed a session or want to revisit one? You can catch up on the full week of inspiring talks and events on our GW4 Open Research Week YouTube playlist. 🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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James Thomas @jatonline.uk · 09/04/2025

Congrats to the OpenGHG team and Rachel Tunnicliffe on this award! 📢 “using open research practices, Rachel & the wider team were able to bridge the gap between public engagement & citizen science, enabling the generation of a high-quality, open access, database for greenhouse gas science…"

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Emmylou Rahtz @emmylourahtz.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I've been loving the GW4 Crucible program from @gw4alliance.bsky.social on creative cultures - along with @harrietahunt.bsky.social and Chloe Asker, we reflected on the first residential retreat!

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Just under 18-months after GW4 published a joint Rights Retention Statement, advocating for greater measures to support researchers to retain the rights to their work on, our Library Directors have joined together to look at the impact & next steps:

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Reflecting on the impact of the GW4 Rights Retention Statement - GW4

Library Directors from the GW4 Alliance universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, have joined together to reflect on the initial outcomes of the GW4 joint Rights Retention Statement, just…

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to the 2025 GW4 Open Research Prize winners! 🏆 Improving Quality: Rachel Tunnicliffe @bristoluni.bsky.social 🌍 Widening Reach: Andrea Wallace & Francesca Farmer @exeter.ac.uk Read the judges' comments & learn more about the shortlisted entries : 🔗 buff.ly/yJs6SrW

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

GW4 Open Research Week 2025 is finally here! 🥳💡👏 Join us every day this week for a host of online sessions, celebrating and showcasing best practices in open research & open culture. ⏰ Open to all and there's still time to register! gw4.ac.uk/gw4orw25/

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Join us online for the GW4 Open Research Prize Awards on 2 April 2025! 🎓✨ Celebrate groundbreaking open research and hear from shortlisted entrants & leading academics, including keynote speaker Prof. Marcus Munafò. 📅 2 April 2025 | 12:30–3pm | Online 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/b2MN4f3 #OpenResearch

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

1/2 The GW4 IOI Contemporary History & Politics Network co-hosts the Peace Heroines Exhibition in Cardiff with the Consulate General of Ireland & Cardiff University. 📅 Launch: 26 March, 17:30 | Viriamu Jones Gallery 📅 Exhibition: Until 11 April | Free entry Read more🔗 gw4.ac.uk/news/peace-h...

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Jean Golding Institute @jgibristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

GW4 Alliance is running a Peer Support Programme for Neurodivergent Early Career Researchers. The application deadline to take part is midday on 2 April. Check out the post below for more details 👇

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 24/03/2025

There has never been a more important time to come together to discuss what we know and what we need to do to resolve the climate crisis. The Exeter Climate Research Conference will present cutting-edge research and its impacts and discuss possible solutions. Book now: exeterclimateforum.com

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Just under two weeks to go until the start of GW4 Open Research Week! Join for: 📖 Rights Retention & Open Publications 🔬 Reproducibility in Research 📊 Open Access & Global Social Challenges 🏆 GW4 Open Research Prize Awards 📅 31 Mar – 4 Apr | 🌍 Open to all 🔗 Register: gw4.ac.uk/gw4orw25/

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Jean Golding Institute @jgibristol.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Highlights from our latest newsletter: 👩‍💻 Data Science for Climate and Health Round-up 📱 AI: Friend or Foe? In Conversation with Dame Wendy Hall DBE 📄 @gw4alliance.bsky.social Alliance Open Research Week 2025 - Registration is now open! Read more here: tinyurl.com/mr4ayvbr

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April Hayes @aprilhayes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

this was a truly excellent day, when do you get a day dedicated to learning how to reflect, work out how to move towards your goals, and do that alongside lovely people? thanks to everyone who was involved in this programme for putting it together!

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