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Researcher Development supports you, your research and your career Posts by Michele Underwood & @saadiagardezi.bsky.social warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/pgr

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 30/09/2026
When using a spreadsheet Use the TAB key to move to the right Then when you push the ENTER key it takes you back to the first column (where you started using the Tab key). Makes data entry a lot faster! #KeyTips #GoogleSheets #GoogleEdu #EduSky
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Research policy fact: Some studies have found that highly interdisciplinary research can initially receive fewer citations because it doesn't fit neatly into a single academic community. Over time, it can become highly influential. One of the challenges of crossing disciplinary boundaries.
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Howard Lee @hlee.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today I learned that in Siena, Italy, they decorate PhDs with garlands and ribbons and I think they should be adopted worldwide
A photo of a bearded man, back to camera, wearing a garland and red ribbons
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Learner autonomy is often mistaken for simply giving learners more freedom. In educational theory, it means something much more specific. Henri Holec defined it as "the ability to take charge of one's own learning." 🧵
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Explaining research is a skill—not just a necessity. Whether you're talking to colleagues, family or policymakers, adapting your message matters. Credits: errantscience.com #ResearchCommunication #PhDLife #AcademicSky
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Explaining research is a skill—not just a necessity. Whether you're talking to colleagues, family or policymakers, adapting your message matters. Credits: errantscience.com #ResearchCommunication #PhDLife #AcademicSky
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My colleague VickyPannossian posted that this stage of her PhD was like the 'repotting of a plant'. I love this thought that to grow/ nurture, we need a new pot but we will be taking our earth ( life, knowledge, friends), into our new surroundings to develop further🌼 Note: water your plants #PhDSky
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Helen Kara @drhelenkara.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Delighted to launch Arts Council-funded creative writing workshops for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults. Online and in person, with pay-what-you-can places and bursaries available. No experience needed. More info: helenkara.com/2026/06/02/r... #CreativeWriting #Neurodivergent #ArtsCouncil
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Reclaiming Space For Neurodivergent Creativity
I am delighted to announce that I have been awarded funding from the Arts Council to work with Kate Fox to offer (deep breath) creative writing opportunities for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult…
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Yup- a bit of promotion of our wonderful Warwick PGRs work at the Festival of Postgraduate Research on June 15th in the Oculus. Going to be amazing 👻 Book here Warwick Colleagues your.warwick.ac.uk/form/PGRFest...
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Some excellent thoughts- we need to discuss this more
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Your chance to support some valuable research whilst looking at beautiful pictures of forests - have a 5 minute visual break @biodiful.bsky.social
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Omg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue
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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
slow day in the office so figured we'd start some beef with museums
That Tom Gauld meme of the two opposing nations perfectly mirrored, but edited to be between archives and museums.
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Dr Madeleine Pownall @maddipow.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
This year, @annayahprosser.bsky.social, Tamarinde Haven, Nicki Lisa Cole, and I have tried to envision the ideal, utopian future for open qualitative research. We've had community workshops, talks, a charter, grant apps, a special issue, all to build "Qualitopia" for 2026✨ qualitopia.my.canva.site
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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
New climate change campaign #Adapt2Win launched by elite athletes around the world in the run up to COP30 calling for climate adaptation investment. Fantastic to see climate action from athletes including several from the UK - Beth Mead, Keira Walsh, Laura Crane, Raheem Sterling. www.adapt2win.org
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I keep thinking about this song : Frog Chorus #NoKings www.bing.com/videos/river...
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Take a deserved break and enjoy the beauty of music & talent
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
What does the start of a new academic year feel for you? Excited -exhausted already- anticipation- sick of updating documents. teaching materials and websites? Or like me - STILL forgetting to drink my tea...#PhDSky #AcademicSky #Teaching #TeaDrinkersOfTheWorldUnite
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Will Someone PLEASE remind me to drink my tea!!
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
This hasn't dated 'The survival of humanities researchers is a political act in itself'
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Helen Bowes-Catton (she/her) @hbowescatton.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
@warwickrdo.bsky.social @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social @zjayres.bsky.social @edicaucus.bsky.social @petraboynton.bsky.social @holby83.bsky.social @ines-perpetuo.bsky.social @katherinefirth.bsky.social
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Off piste from Researcher Development - but I have a Monday mystery (which I do not have a solution to - so there is not going to be a grand reveal Poirot Style). It's the mystery of the moving stones - a thread... On Thursday evening my partner & I went out for 90 mins, I topped up 2 water bowls...
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
REF Panels - anyone heard who's been appointed yet? ( Other than chairs & sub chairs) Asking for a friend... #Academia
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Thank you for this !!
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
I'm sure I'm not the only person who has had to process hate responses in an anonymous survey - my latest 'is to justify more administrators IT MUST STOP LEAVE US ALONE WE HATE YOU' What techniques can we suggest for managing unprovoked anonymous rage? #PhDSky #AcademicSky
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Sharing my thoughts and experience of Meddling with Purpose -Reimagining Researcher Development #PhDSky #Academia #REDSConference #DEAR redsconference.co.uk/2025/05/19/m...
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Meddling with purpose: reimagining researcher development
Michele Underwood, Researcher Development Manager, University of Warwick In 2017, I stepped into a new Researcher Developer role at a new university (new to me, at least). Unlike my previous roles,…
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Helen Kara @drhelenkara.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
It’s an absolute honour to be teaming up with Helen Sword for this FREE WriteSPACE event about my book Writing Creatively for Work Or Study with a lively 1hr conversation plus a hands-on writing workshop. Join us to explore creative academic writing: www.helensword.com/register-wri...
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Register - Writing Creatively for Work & Study — Helen Sword
Register to join this WriteSPACE Special Event, when International writing expert Helen Sword will be joined by Helen Kara, author of (most recently) Writing Creatively for Work or Study: Easy Techniq...
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
From the ever insightful Hugh Kearns www.ithinkwell.com.au In a PhD you have to be a bit more assertive. Ask questions Propose solutions Make a decision Take action Ask if there is anything you can do to help. If you sit and wait you could be waiting for a very long time. #PhDSky
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Anna Clemens, PhD @annaclemens.com · 14/04/2025
As an academic writing coach, here are the 7 mistakes I see supervisors and PIs make in the process of co-writing a paper with their PhD students or mentees. A thread. 🧵 #phd #AcademicWriting #ScienceSky
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Emily Carter @emilycurates.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Perspective changes everything. [Ars Mathermatica]
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
There are days when you are glad that something has finally found you- didn't know this Podcast series existed and here is an excellent one from the series #PhDSky podfollow.com/we-are-fab-p...
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We are FAB people: Dr Bing Lu on being a transnational student and academic
If you are thinking of doing a PhD, or just getting started with your academic studies, Bing's wisdom will be of interest to you. If you have already finished a PhD, or even well into an academic c...
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
The presentation yesterday How Creative Research methods challenge power dynamics in knowledge production was just BRILLIANT and utterly empowering. This is from the same people - so just GO.
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Spinning plates & dancing on moving carpets - how else would you describe the juggle of managing your PhD and your life?
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Helen Kara @drhelenkara.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Reminder! 📢 I’m chairing 'How Creative Research Methods Challenge Power Dynamics in Knowledge Production', for @policypress.bsky.social soon. Secure your spot today! 📅 24.03.2025 | 📍 Zoom Register here: bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CRMethods #AcademicSky #PhDSky
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Creative Research Methods Challenge Power Dynamics in Knowledge Production. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion exploring how creative research methods challenge power dynamics in knowledge production. Chaired by Helen Kara, a leading voice in creative...
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
all beautiful phrases
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
@susanwardell.bsky.social Just come across your graphic which summarises a full time lecturer post - it's a great demonstration of the complexity of the role but also how our skills can be utilised in other roles. Hope ok to share here #AcademicSky #EduSky #PhDLife
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I would rather that we develop a polyglot voice on writing in academia then developing a mediocre AI generated one.
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Jenny Pickerill @jennypickerill.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The crisis in British higher education is acute + painful right now. If you are in it you already know this, but for those who are not I want to share what is going on. As strikes start at Newcastle Uni + others will doubtless follow, now is a time for solidarity + resistance
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Use Active Listening techniques in your supervision sessions instead- productive, supportive and empowering
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ithinkwellhugh.bsky.social @ithinkwellhugh.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Just to be clear: - Humiliation - Belittling - Bullying - Sarcasm are not acceptable ways of providing feedback or teaching. Never. #PhDchat
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
How to demonstrate that it IS possible to hold two conflicting thoughts at the same time!!
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Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies @cimethods.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Apply for 1 of 12 PhD studentships in Data Visualization, start Oct 2025. diverse-cdt.ac.uk warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Diversity in Data Visualization @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social & @citystgeorges.bsky.social Funded by EPSRC @ukri.org
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Canadian artist Howie Tsui redesigned an old pinball machine into a simulation of a musket-ball rattling around a soldier's guts for an exhibition on the War of 1812. It's meant to demonstrate the way that repetition and concentration can inure a person to the horrors of war.
A pinball machine designed to look like the internal organs of a human being.
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Just fabulous
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Post Doc Researcher Wellbeing and Mental Health -check out this resource from Nat Centre for Research Culture at Warwick These resources provide practical advice and strategies to build a more stable and rewarding future for Post Doc researchers. warwick.ac.uk/research/res...
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Postdoctoral Mental Health
Postdoctoral Mental Health
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Research: a collaborative process to understand and improve ?
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Warwick Researcher Development @warwickrdo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Wanted to add some more thoughts to AI in research and academia and was sent this .The original post is from @jksteinberger.bsky.social The key for me is 'unsustainable and I'd much rather they make their own mistakes' and how we will un-diversify research & inhibit creativity. #PhDSky #Academia ??
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The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
How do you conserve 200-year-old documents? Join our expert conservator John Abbott on 4 March at 14:00 as he delivers a live demo in restoring 18th and 19th century papers from our collections. Book your free spot below for a rare behind-the-scenes look at conservation in action! bit.ly/4ifl1Cy
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How to Conserve 18th and 19th Century Paper with Live Demo
Join our talk on how to conserve loose 18th- and early 19th-C papers, including a live conservation demonstration!
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