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SALIENT: UK research hub advancing national security and resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration and citizen engagement.

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨Join us tomorrow for SALIENT #LunchAndLearn! We're excited to welcome Odd Arts CEO Rebecca Friel for her online talk on #theatre as a tool for #SocialJustice. 🗓️ Thurs 24th Sept, 12:00 - 12:30pm 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/GPG8Bka

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢 Submit an Expression of interest for our latest Devolved #FundingCall! With over £100k available per project, we're seeking bold, interdisciplinary projects that tackle #resilience challenges across one or more of our work packages. 💡 Learn more and submit an EoI: buff.ly/kHERbBE

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🎭️ How can we use #theatre to influence #systems, #policy and personal transformation? We're excited to welcome @oddartsuk.bsky.social CEO Rebecca Friel MBE for our next #LunchAndLearn talk on theatre as a tool for #SocialJustice! 🗓️ Thurs 24th Sept, 12:00 - 12:30pm 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/Y2Yf5m3

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🚀 SALIENT Devolved #FundingCall: submit an Expression of Interest! With an award of £127.5k available per project, we're seeking bold, interdisciplinary projects that tackle urgent UK #security and #resilience challenges. 📅 EoI deadline: 2 Oct 2026 👉 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/uKNeZza

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🚨 One week left to apply: National ECR Forum 2026! We’re thrilled to invite #ECRs to join us for an upcoming #security and #resilience focused event held in collaboration with @spriteplus.bsky.social and NSEC. 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/0sdGDSP ➡️ Learn more via our events page: buff.ly/vFHNoIt

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🔏Join us for the #NationalECRForum 2026! @salient-hub.bsky.social, SPRITE+ and NSEC are bringing together #ECRs from across the UK for a fully funded three‑day, conference‑style event focused on the future of #security and #resilience. ➡️ Learn more + apply to attend: buff.ly/16Vd9Vz

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sign up for our next fascinating webinar by MBE #RebeccaFriel ‘Is theatre really a tool for social justice?’ How does #OddArts use theatre to influence systems, policy, as well as personal transformation. Register here:   tinyurl.com/3j33n887

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📢We're thrilled to announce 3 new SALIENT projects addressing #security and #resilience! • 'Regimentum 2075' • 'DRIFT – Disrupted Mobility, Information Failure and Public Trust' • 'The role of charity shops in a whole of society approach to resilience to disruption' 🔗Learn more: buff.ly/55PR8ae

Project Portfolio - SALIENT

At SALIENT, we are proud to showcase a range of successful projects funded through our Devolved Funding Calls. These initiatives span various sectors and address critical challenges in building a secure and resilient world.

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The Alan Turing Institute @theturing.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New briefing from the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology & Security explores how the UK must act now to secure the systems, infrastructure & expertise most critical to national resilience. Read more: bit.ly/4x1grhW Read the paper: bit.ly/4cWvRwN

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The UK must exploit narrowing window of opportunity to build resilient AI future

The UK faces a narrowing window of opportunity to strengthen its AI future, unless it acts to secure the systems, infrastructure and expertise most critical

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚀SALIENT Devolved Funding Call now live! We invite expressions of interest for projects that tackle urgent #security and #resilience challenges across society, tech and more. 📅 EoI deadline: 2 Oct 2026 👉 Learn more and submit an EoI now: buff.ly/uKNeZza #FundingCall #ApplyNow

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🤝 We're excited to announce that, together with @spriteplus.bsky.social and NSEC, we're holding a #NationalECRForum for #security and #resilience research. 📅 1st - 3rd December 2026 📍 Central Manchester ➡️ Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/Mkz4Q9v

CREST @crest-research.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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NEW OPPORTUNITY! NABS+ has launched two internship routes: 1/ those organised and advertised by NABS+, 2/ those self-organised by the applicant. There's currently two placements with the NCSC but the deadline is 4 SEPT so get your Expressions of Interest in QUICK! crestresearch.ac.uk/nabs/interns...

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The Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📢 We're hiring an Operations Manager at the Thomas Ashton Institute, at @manchester.ac.uk Help support the delivery of interdisciplinary research that addresses important challenges in risk, regulation, health and safety. Apply: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are still open. The scheme gives researchers in the humanities and social sciences the opportunity to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in an academic environment. Find out more: bit.ly/4xWduAS

A colour block banner promoting Postdoctoral Fellowships funding. Deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🔏 How can #cybercrime and #FraudPrevention campaigns influence public awareness and protective behaviour? This SPRITE+ #Showcase talk will explore the research behind the 'Evaluating Fraud and Cyber Crime #BehaviourChange Campaigns' project partner challenge. ➡️ Register to attend: buff.ly/XU2kfrx

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🎉 We're thrilled to announce our new #CreativeArts #partnership with @oddartsuk.bsky.social! Back in July, SALIENT PI Richard Kirkham found himself in the company of some inspiring people at the Aquarius Centre in Hulme, Manchester, by invitation of Odd Arts. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/sreb1Fl

“Not another PowerPoint, please” - SALIENT

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our latest #LunchAndLearn webinar on the 30th July! ➡️ View the recording and check out our upcoming talks: buff.ly/NbM6HnA 💡Interested in providing a #webinar for our 2027 Lunch and Learn series? Get in touch with us at salient@manchester.ac.uk.

Join Us! SALIENT Lunch & Learn Webinars in 2026 - SALIENT

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

💡We invite you to join @spriteplus.bsky.social for their #OnlineShowcase! This year's showcase will include talks on: - #AI vs human creativity - The safety of physical and #DigitalSpaces - #OnlineFraud and deception 🔗 Register to attend: buff.ly/Rej2sYW ➡️ View the full agenda: buff.ly/iJOMUVk

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ESRC Digital Good Network @digitalgoodnet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

What does a good digital society look like? is a two-day conference taking place in Sheffield, UK, on 10th and 11th June 2027. We invite proposals for papers, panels and workshops from researchers from any discipline and stakeholders from any sector. digitalgood.net/call-for-pap...

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

✍️ Opportunity to participate in a #ResearchStudy on women's #TravelSafety led by RISE project leads:

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📢 #JobOpportunity: Thematic Research Lead on National Security and Resilience The House of Commons is seeking a researcher to take up a part-time fellowship as #ThematicResearch Lead on #NationalSecurity and #Resilience. ⏰️ Closing date: 9 August 2026, 23:55 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/aAjZZ4l

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ESRC Digital Good Network @digitalgoodnet.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What does a good digital society look like? is a two-day conference taking place in Sheffield, on 10th and 11th June 2027. We invite proposals for papers, panels and workshops from researchers from any discipline and stakeholders from any sector. digitalgood.net/conference-2...

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🖥️Upcoming #LunchAndLearn webinar: 'Inclusive #SystemicThinking & Evaluation for Social-Environmental Justice' We'll be joined by Dr Ellen Lewis, who will guide us to critically consider systems thinking as a tool for #inclusion and a mechanism of #exclusion. ➡️Register to attend: buff.ly/Wj8B7ct

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🌱 What is #resilience and how do we grow it? We welcomed Louisa Rodriguez, founder of The Joy Tank, to explore the concept of resilience, why we need it, and how we can develop it in our latest 'Lunch and Learn' webinar. ▶️ Watch Louisa's talk: buff.ly/6FlK3UT

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Lunch & Learn 25 June 26 Louisa Rodriguez

SALIENT Lunch & learn Webinar on 25th June 2026 with Louisa Rodriguez from The Joy Tank Title: What is Resilience Really and how do we grow it? Summary: Over the last ten years Resilience has…

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

⚕️We had a brilliant time at @manchester.ac.uk's International Festival of Public Health 2026! We discussed a variety of topics including our upcoming #DevolvedFundingCall, our #HumanCentred systems approach, and ongoing support for #ECRs. @publichealthuom.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social

Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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Reflecting on #IFPH2026 Thanks to Arpana Verma & the wider organising team - it was fab! @publichealthuom.bsky.social So nice to see 'old' friends @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @salient-hub.bsky.social and make many new ones, try new activities - drumming, and learn lots. See you all next year!

Prof Arpana Verma opening the 2026 International of Public Health - first Plenary session

Colleagues from Thomas Ashton Institute and Salient Hub - on stall with information

Drum Happy workshop - lunchtime in sunshine

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Last week, we attended the 2026 Centre for #DigitalTrust and Society Forum📲 The day featured some interesting conversations around #VAWG, as well as talks on #AI and #DigitalRegulation. A huge thank you to @digitaluom.bsky.social for organising the day! #SocietalResilience #DigitalSociety

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

An interesting read on the UK government's plans to introduce anti-deforestation rules after leaving the EU 🌲

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📣Less than 1 week to apply - Funding opportunity 🚨 🚨 CRANE has launched its first call for pilot cyber security research projects — with up to £580k available in total funding. 🔍 Focus areas include: • Trust, provenance & AI integrity • Secure cyber-physical autonomy • Human–AI collaboration

CRANE is an EPSRC-funded network, to strengthen the UK’s cybersecurity research ecosystem.

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Louisa Rodriguez shared practical insights on #resilience at today’s #Salient Lunch & Learn—covering research, personal stories, and the importance of community. Great turnout and discussion! Sign up for future events www.salient-hub.org/2026/04/17/j... @manchester.ac.uk @salient-hub.bsky.social

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🗣️ 📣British Academy funding available: Innovation Fellowships 2026–27 (Route B: Policy-led) Award: up to £120,000 per fellowship (Full Economic Cost) • Duration: up to 12 months • Supports early- and mid-career researchers to work with UK policy partners on defined challenges

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌍 🏅Big congratulations to Prof Jamie Woodward (University of Manchester), named again as one of the UK’s most influential environmental academics 👏

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

📣 Invitation to apply - Beyond Mistakes public engagement event, Glasgow, 1st October (In person) ✅ Travel + accommodation support available 📅 Glasgow | Thursday 1 October (In person) 📝 Apply by 15 June, 2026 👉 Apply here (strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...)

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎊Celebrating the success of SALIENT Devolved Funding! 🎉 Great to bring together our research community at the showcase event today to share impactful projects and insights on security and resilience. Thank you to all contributors for making this programme a success❤️. www.salient-hub.org

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

SALIENT Lunch & Learn Webinar with Dr James Evans Thursday 28th May 12-12.30pm BUILDING RESILIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION: RESEARCH SECURITY, ACADEMIC AWARENESS & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0da6a4... @uomsoss.bsky.social @alliancembs.bsky.social

SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Amazon plans to be the UK's first retailer to offer a drone delivery service. Our #SALIENT co-investigator #MikeLewis spoke to #BBC Radio Berkshire on Amazon's plans for the roll-out of the new delivery service - listen on BBC Sounds BBC Radio - (50:11 to 54:33) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Daytimes on BBC Radio Berkshire - With Katie Tyler (07/05/2026) - BBC Sounds

Stories to make you smile, great music and updates for your mid-morning.

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SALIENT-Hub @salient-hub.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@salient-hub.bsky.social is very happy to share details of the RISE interdisciplinary research and innovation pilots tackling Violence Against Women & Girls