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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🗓️ Wednesday, 11 March 2026 ⏰ 11:30–16:30 📍 Venue: TBC Join us for an I-REACCH funded half-day event exploring the experiences of migrant researchers in Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE) in Leicester. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

📣 We’re recruiting – join the I‑REACCH team! 👉 We’re readvertising our Evaluation Research Associate role - a great opportunity for a mixed-method researcher with experience of usability studies to support inclusive research culture at the @uniofleicester.bsky.social. jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...

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I-REACCH Evaluation Research Associate in Hybrid Working | University of Leicester Recruitment Team

View details and apply for this I-REACCH Evaluation Research Associate vacancy in Hybrid Working. Are you passionate about improving research culture across the Higher Education sector? The Wellcome...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Join us for our first feedback workshop on PolaRES, a platform for researchers to 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 19 February 2026, 11am-1pm, ATT210. This event is funded by I-REACCH and is for 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗚𝗥𝘀, 𝗘𝗖𝗥𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 only. To register: tinyurl.com/PolaREs

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

PGRs & all academic staff at the University of Leicester, take part in a 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, whether or not you identify as disabled. Win a £20 voucher Funded by I-REACCH app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leicester/... Deadline: 3 April 2026 #DisabilityInAcademia

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

📢 New deadline! Submit abstracts for 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 📍 University of Leicester 📅 Friday 24 April 2026 ⏱ Deadline: 30 January 2026 ireacch.le.ac.uk/disrupting-t...

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Disrupting the Default – IREACCH

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📣 𝗜-𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗛 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 👉 Join the I-REACCH team as 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 and play a key role in supporting activities that improve research culture at the University of Leicester. Learn more and apply here: jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...

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I-REACCH Coordinator in Leicester | University of Leicester Recruitment Team

View details and apply for this I-REACCH Coordinator vacancy in Leicester. Are you passionate about improving research culture across the Higher Education sector? The Wellcome Trust is funding ...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Do you want your lived experiences reflected in the I-REACCH–funded Neurodiversity Training package? If you are a neurodivergent student, researcher, or research support staff member, you are invited to share your insights via a short survey via app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leicester/...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

👀Will you be the first to explore our new CIRCLE toolkit?👀 We can’t wait to share CIRCLE (𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺), the toolkit for creating empathic research environments.

Circle: Creating Inclusive Research Culture Through Leading with Empathy

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

⭐How will be sustain research culture at Leicester?⭐ You are warmly invited to a workshop in shaping the future of research culture at Leicester. 👉Get in touch 𝘃𝗶𝗮 tinyurl.com/ireacchlegacy 21st Jan, 10am – 11:15am (in person) 21st Jan 2:30pm – 3:30pm (online)

I-REACCH legacy workshop: Sustaining research culture change at Leicester. 21 January 2026. Online or in person

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

📣 Let's talk about research culture!📣 Register via tinyurl.com/researchcult... to talk about your experiences around: 🤝Diversity/inclusivity within your research group 🤔Influences to join/leave research roles 🛑How recruitment/retention practices overcome diversity barriers

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

⭐Your Research Village⭐ I-REACCH Funded STARing (Support, Training, Activities, Relationships) Project 📅 8 Dec, 11:30- 14:30, GDC 0.25 🔗 tinyurl.com/researchvill... Network with ECRs and PGRs from different disciplines, and support each other in our research journey.

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

JOIN US TOMORROW for Creative Writing for Wellbeing with Join Dr Foster tinyurl.com/creative-writing-bsky

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Creative Writing for Wellbeing – IREACCH

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

JOIN US TOMORROW for Creative Writing for Wellbeing with Join Dr Foster tinyurl.com/creative-writing-bsky

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

THIS WEEK! Get a first look at the initial version of the e-Career Passport! Explore the platform design and functionality, shaping how it looks, feels, and works 🗓 5th Nov, 3-4PM, Online Register via: tinyurl.com/career-passp...

e-Career Passport Design Workshop. 5 November, 15:00-16:00

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

📝 Creative Writing for Wellbeing📝 (in person and online) Join Dr Foster for a series of creative writing workshops throughout November which use the power of words and stories to support wellbeing. 👉Register via : tinyurl.com/creative-wri...

Creative Writing for Wellbeing
5,12,19 November. Online and in person

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Navigating Uncertainty (online) The UK HE sector is in a period of change that impacts researchers and research culture. This workshop with culture consultancy Kin & Co is designed to help you better navigate through it. 7 Nov, 12:00-13:30 Register: tinyurl.com/navigating-u...

Navigating uncertainty.
Date: 7 November 2025, 12:00-13:00
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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Get a first look at the initial version of the e-Career Passport! Explore the platform design and functionality, shaping how it looks, feels, and works, so it’s intuitive, useful, and tailored to your needs. 🗓 5th Nov, 3-4PM, Online Register via: tinyurl.com/career-passp...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

💬𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆💬 online This workshop with culture consultancy Kin & Co is designed to help you better navigate through a period of change that is impacting researchers and research culture. 7 November, 12:00-13:30 Sign up: tinyurl.com/navigating-u...

Navigating uncertainty. Date: 7 November, 2025. Time 12:00-13:00, Online

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📝 Creative Writing for Wellbeing📝 (in person and online) Join Dr Foster (@Empathy_Centre ) for this series of creative writing workshops throughout November which use the power of words and stories to support wellbeing. 👉Register via : tinyurl.com/creative-wri...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

⭐𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱!⭐ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write and send their application! Our team is now working to evaluate all submissions.

Thank you for applying to the I-REACCH Inclusive Research Culture Fund

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

⭐𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 £𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬!⭐ This is your final chance to apply for our second round of funding! Up to £2,500 will be available per project, subject to funding. Deadline: 16 October 2025, 23:59 To learn more visit tinyurl.com/ireacch-fund...

Wellcome I-REACCH Inclusive Research Culture Funding Call. Apply for up to £2500 for your research culture project. Deadline: 16 Oct 2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

TODAY: Moving Beyond Representation in Academia: A PGR and ECR Roundtable How can we move beyond representation and put the experiences of Black researchers at the centre of our efforts to improve research culture? 15 October 2025, 16:00-17:00 Register: forms.office.com/e/cTjxjUZ294

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 Join our creative workshop, which provides a space for Black and mixed Black heritage postgraduates to share their experiences of being a researcher at the University of Leicester Sign up via: forms.office.com/e/ZhCRcPbkw8

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Two weeks left: Don’t miss your chance to be awarded up to £2500 for your research culture project! Demonstrate how your initiative/activity can address barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion. Deadline: 16 October 2025 To learn more visit tinyurl.com/ireacch-fund...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

“Research culture is everyone’s responsibility, but it must be strategically supported and collectively owned.” Read Fi Wood's reflections on University of Warwick's International Research Culture Conference 2025: tinyurl.com/ircc2025 (Photo by the Warwick team) #IRCC25

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Moving Beyond Representation in Academia: A PGR and ECR Roundtable How can we move beyond representation and put the experiences of Black researchers at the centre of our efforts to improve research culture? 15 October 2025, 16:00-17:00 Register: forms.office.com/e/cTjxjUZ294

Moving beyond representation in academia: A PGR and ECR Round table.
15 October 16:00-17:00 (online)
Speakers include: Donovan Anderson, Dr James Dawkins, Elizabeth Kawesa, Dr Pierre Ngon A Mbara, Dr Sadiya Osman
Moving beyond representation in academia: A PGR and ECR Round table.
15 October 16:00-17:00 (online)
Speakers include: Donovan Anderson, Dr James Dawkins, Elizabeth Kawesa, Dr Pierre Ngon A Mbara, Dr Sadiya Osman

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

NEXT WEEK: Our creative workshop provides a space for Black and mixed Black heritage postgraduates to share their experiences of being a researcher at Leicester. Dates: 10 and 13 October Sign up via: forms.office.com/e/ZhCRcPbkw8

Commitment to Change: A manifesto to support Black researchers. 1 Oct, 2-3:30 PM (in person), 10 Oct, 10-11:30 (in person), 13 Oct, 12-13:00 (online)

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

💬 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞: Our workshop provides a space for Black and mixed Black heritage postgraduates to share their experiences of being a researcher Leicester and their ideas for how we can improve things. 📅 Dates: 1, 10, and 13 October 👉Sign up: forms.office.com/e/ZhCRcPbkw8

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🎉Congratulations to the team that has been awarded £2500 for their project bid at the I-REACCH Catalyst Day! 🎉Thank you to everyone who has attended our event. There are more opportunities for funding! For more details, visit tinyurl.com/ireacch-fund...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The deadline for our research culture funding is approaching! 👉To learn more visit tinyurl.com/ireacch-fund... Don’t miss your chance to be awarded £2500 for your research culture project! Demonstrate how your initiative can address barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Apply for up to £2500 for your research culture project. Deadline: 16 Oct 2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

"Many of us have been talking about research culture at Leicester for many years, sometimes the name changes but fundamentally this work is about making sure we all feel we belong and have equal opportunity to progress..." Meet Kate Williams: ireacch.le.ac.uk/meet-kate/

"I have been really heartened by the way in which colleagues across the university want to embed the planned outputs from I-REACCH", Kate Williams, Workstream 4 Co-Investigator

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

⭐𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀⭐18th September, 14:30–15:30, Online, via teams 👉 Email fiona.wood@le.ac.uk to register

e-Career Passport Design Workshop. 18 September, 14:30-15:30, Online

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Join us THIS FRIDAY to network and to bid for £2500

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Meet Kate Williams, the Co-Investigator of the “Leading with Empathy” strand of I-REACCH! 👉Learn more about Kate's work via ireacch.le.ac.uk/meet-kate/

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

💭If you had the power to improve the Black Postgraduates experiences, what would you do? This workshop provides a space for Black and mixed Black heritage PGRs to share their experiences of being a researchers at Leicester. Dates: 1 ,10. and 13 Oct Sign up: forms.office.com/e/ZhCRcPbkw8

Commitment to change: a manifesto to support Black researchers.

1 October, 14:00-15:30 (in person)
10 October, 10:00-11:30 (in person)
13 October, 12:00-13:00 (online)

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

⭐𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 ⭐We're excited to invite you to the next stage of developing the e-Career Passport- a new digital platform designed to support early career researchers 18th September, 14:30–15:30, Online 👉Email fiona.wood@le.ac.uk for details, or to confirm our interest.

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📣Calling all University of Leicester early career and postgraduate researchers for a special event to mark National Postdoc Appreciation Week!📣 Meet researchers across the University, and bid for £2,500. 19 September, 09:30-16:30, SBB 1.02 👉Register: tinyurl.com/research-culture-catalyst-bsky

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

☀️Throwback to our away day this summer!☀️ The I-REACCH team reflected on the project progress, participated in team-building workshops, and, more importantly, enjoyed various fun activities under the sun at the 🌿Leicester Botanic Gardens🌿!

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

⭐Have you applied for our Research Culture Funding Call yet? Don’t miss your chance to be awarded £2500 for your research culture project! Up to £2,500 will be available per project, subject to funding. For more info visit tinyurl.com/ireacch-fund...

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

👀𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿? Join the workshop to review the draft design of our new digital platform for early career researchers. 📅 18th September ⏲️ 14:30–15:30 💻 Online (teams) For details, email fiona.wood@le.ac.uk

e-Career Passport Design Workshop. 18 September, 14:30-25:30 Online

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

📣Calling all University of Leicester early career and postgraduate researchers for a special event to mark National Postdoc Appreciation Week!📣Meet researchers across the University, and bid for £2,500. 19 September, 09:30-16:30, SBB 1.02 👉Register: tinyurl.com/research-culture-catalyst-bsky

Research culture catalyst day: A chance for all PGR/ECRs to network, talk about research culture, and bid for £2500 in our dragons' den.
Friday 19 September 2025
9:30-16:30, SBB 1.02

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📄 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜-𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 👉You can read the full blog at tinyurl.com/ireacch-repo...

Next steps
The second year of I-REACCH will focus on embedding, testing, and evaluating pilot interventions

Next steps
Ongoing engagement with researchers and leaders remains a priority to ensure that the project continues to reflect the needs of the community.

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I-REACCH @i-reacch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📣Calling all University of Leicester early career and postgraduate researchers for a special event to mark National Postdoc Appreciation Week!📣Meet researchers across the University, and bid for £2,500. 19 September, 09:30-16:30, SBB 1.02 👉Register: tinyurl.com/research-cul...

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