White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Around 200 research staff across Leeds, Sheffield and York take extended parental leave each year. Support for returning exists, but it can be hard to access. Find out more about this work: whiterose.ac.uk/project/supp... 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Connect with PRISM peers across Leeds, Sheffield & York! ☕ Maximum connection with minimal time. Share practical workarounds & build your network on your schedule with 1 short coffee chat/month. whiterose.ac.uk/news/join-pr... #ResearchManagement #HigherEd #AcademicSky #PeerNetworking 023
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Lesley Neve, X-ray Technical Specialist at @universityofleeds.bsky.social took part in an exchange with @sheffielduni.bsky.social and built a regional support network. Read more: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #TechnicianCommitment #YoTEP #TechnicalStaff 000
Reposted by White Rose University ConsortiumWhite Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🎉 We’re celebrating 10 years of White Rose University Press! And we’re marking the occasion by looking ahead: What should scholarly book publishing look like in the next 5–10 years? Our anniversary event is now OPEN FOR BOOKING! 🧵👇 Find out more 👇 universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/announcement... 198
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026By reframing cultural identity as a deliberate leadership asset, Dr Ashfaque Talpur discovered practical tools for intentional leadership, communication, and inclusive problem-solving. Read more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #EquityInLeadership #DiverseLeadership #HigherEd #AcademicChatter 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Last week, we welcomed over 300 doctoral researchers from across the region for the White Rose PhD Careers & Networking Fair. Read more: whiterose.ac.uk/news/the-whi... #PhDLife #AcademicSky #EarlyCareerResearcher #ResearchCommunity #PhDJobswhiterose.ac.ukThe White Rose PhD Careers and Networking Fair brings the region's research community together - White Rose University Consortium“The fair was inclusive, rich in different career opportunities, and staff were helpful and kind.” Last week, we welcomed over 300 doctoral researchers from across the region to this year’s White Rose... 012
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Happy #PostdocAppreciationWeek! Postdocs lead breakthroughs while navigating short-term contracts & complex career paths. Connect with White Rose to find community, resources, support, & career direction. Sign up here: whiterose.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #NPAW #Postdocs #AcademicSky #PhDChat 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Robert Moorehead highlights how an exchange created an active regional X-ray community, leading to shared testing, joint trials, and peer support. Read more about his experience here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #TechnicianCommitment #YoTEP #TechnicalStaff 010
Reposted by White Rose University ConsortiumN8 Research Partnership @n8research.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Valuing Voices is a free, open-access tool helping researchers put equity, transparency and social responsibility into practice. @whiteroseuc.bsky.social recently interviewed the team behind the project to explore the lessons learned from developing and applying the tool.whiterose.ac.ukValuing Voices: An open-access tool embedding equity into research culture - White Rose University ConsortiumAs part of National Inclusion Week 2026, we reflect on Valuing Voices, a digital initiative co-developed by an international partnership between colleagues at the University of York and Mahidol Univer... 012
Reposted by White Rose University ConsortiumWhite Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We had a fantastic time at the White Rose Consortium PhD Careers Fair today! 🎓 It was wonderful to meet so many enthusiastic researchers and chat about White Rose University Press, open access publishing, and the opportunities available to publish with us. 162
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Calling all researchers! Try Valuing Voices, a free tool turning research equity into practice. Co-developed by @york.ac.uk & Mahidol Uni, funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social Learn about the tool: whiterose.ac.uk/news/valuing... #NationalInclusionWeek #ResearchCulture #EDI #HigherEdwhiterose.ac.ukValuing Voices: An open-access tool embedding equity into research culture - White Rose University ConsortiumAs part of National Inclusion Week 2026, we reflect on Valuing Voices, a digital initiative co-developed by an international partnership between colleagues at the University of York and Mahidol Univer... 011
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Applications are now open for this year's Equity in Leadership programme! A pioneering, free initiative aimed at fostering diversity in higher education. Apply here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/white-... #EquityInLeadership #HigherEd #LeadershipDevelopment #DiversityInLeadership #HigherEducation 011
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We're bringing 3 distinct voices to the International Research Culture Conference next week. From tackling racial inequality & making invisible contributions valued to supporting established researchers, come and say hello! #IRCC26 #ResearchCulture #EDI #HigherEd whiterose.ac.uk/news/ircc-20...whiterose.ac.ukWhite Rose represented three times at the International Research Culture Conference - White Rose University ConsortiumThe White Rose University Consortium will have three separate voices at this year's International Research Culture Conference (IRCC26), reflecting the breadth of expertise our wider team brings to the... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026How do you pitch your skills outside academia? 🎓 Careers experts from Leeds, Sheffield & York share practical tips on: • Framing transferable skills • 30-sec pitch prep • Smart questions for employers whiterose.ac.uk/news/how-to-... #PhDCareers #PostdocLife #CareerDevelopment #AcademicSkywhiterose.ac.ukHow to make the most of a PhD Careers Fair - White Rose University ConsortiumLearn how to connect with regional employers at a PhD careers fair. 020
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026We're commissioning a needs analysis into support for Research Professionals. Budget up to £40K. Details & how to apply: whiterose.ac.uk/news/itq-sup... #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026By touring facilities and meeting peers, Marie gained fresh approaches to waste management, energy efficiency, and purchasing, proving the positive impact of cross-institutional technical collaboration. Read more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/spotlig... #TechnicianCommitment #YoTEP #TechnicalStaff 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Join With Insight online on Thursday, 10 September at 5:00–6:15 pm for a timely conversation about the impact of recent events on Black students within academic communities. Register here: luma.com/user/withins... 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026"Progress during caregiving years may look uneven, but uneven does not mean unambitious." In this case study, Dr Jiao Ji reflects on navigating maternity leave, academic leadership, and driving EDI change at @sheffielduni.bsky.social whiterose.ac.uk/erh/from-ove... #AcademicSky #HigherEd 030
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Free workshop for researchers who like thinking outside their discipline 🔍 Meet researchers from @universityofleeds.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @york.ac.uk with speakers from Aachen & Utrecht. Lunch included. Register by 1 Sept: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #AcademicSky 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026New findings from focus groups reveal how hidden rules, additional pressure, and networks create tension in academia. Read an overview of the findings here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/areas-o... #AcademicSky #HigherEd 020
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Some of the best collaborations start with a conversation you didn't plan to have 🤝 Meet researchers across neuroscience, engineering & geography for a day of discussions about how we can better measure, model, and design resilience into complex networks. Sign up: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026📣 Our latest newsletter is live! Packed with opportunities and insights for those in academia across Yorkshire & beyond. 👉 Read the full issue and sign up here whiterose.ac.uk/news-and-eve... #HigherEducation #Postdoc #ResearchCulture #EDI 021
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A senior academic reflects on a 40-year career across UK business schools, covering late-career ADHD diagnosis, rejecting rigid leadership stereotypes, work-life balance, and finding your tribe. Read the case study: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/building... #AcademicSky #HigherEd 021
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026We’ve been shortlisted! 🎉 Our Equity in Leadership programme has been recognised for driving systemic change, resulting in a 35% advancement rate among participants! 📈 Read the full story: whiterose.ac.uk/news/white-r... #HE #DiversityInLeadership #AcademicSky 050
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026How do complex systems adapt to stress? Join a free interdisciplinary workshop with guest speakers from RWTH Aachen, Utrecht & York Find out more and register: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #NetworkScience #Resilience 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Looking to build a lasting career in academia? The free Demystifying Academia programme is here to help you navigate systemic barriers & plan your future with confidence. 110
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Saying "yes" to every task might make you a great colleague, but it can impact your research focus. Dr Candice Majewski shares how setting boundaries and making conscious trade-offs transformed her academic path. Read her story: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/from-alw... #AcademicSky #Academia 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Join us for a free full-day, interdisciplinary workshop on network resilience. whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #AcademicSky #NetworkScience #AcademicChatter 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Applications are open! A free programme supporting global majority academics with strategic tools to navigate barriers & map long-term careers. ✅ Supportive peer network ✅ Tools to handle pressures ✅ Travel reimbursement (Leeds/Sheffield/York) 🔗 Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/applica... 044
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026From covering travel PAs to streamlined pay & open anti-ableist tools, the WAARC project at @sheffielduni.bsky.social delivered real, impactful wins for disabled staff. Full story: whiterose.ac.uk/news/reimagi... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDI 040
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026EDI work can treat disability as an afterthought or paperwork. The WAARC project at @sheffielduni.bsky.social flipped this, centring disability as a source of creativity, connection, and strength. Read how they partnered with DPOs to reshape research culture: whiterose.ac.uk/news/reimagi...whiterose.ac.ukReimagining research culture through anti-ableism: An interview with Sheffield's WAARC team - White Rose University ConsortiumIn many sectors, conversations around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are common, but often the specific challenges and experiences of disabled people are overlooked. Across our three partner... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026What makes networks resilient - from brains to batteries? Funded by the White Rose Crucible Seed Fund, join our interdisciplinary workshop at @york.ac.uk this September. Hear from expert speakers in neuroscience, engineering & geography. Find out more here: whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Shifting research fields or moving countries can feel like a career reset. In this case study, an academic shares candid lessons on navigating the anxiety of publication gaps, embracing quieter periods, and choosing collaborators based on trust. whiterose.ac.uk/erh/building... #AcademicSky 020
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Relocating a research team is never a simple process. In this case study, a Fellow shares raw lessons on managing last-minute visa hurdles, shifting team dynamics during a major move, and learning when to prioritise supporting others. Read it here: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/leading-... #AcademicSky 030
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Academia isn't a straight line. In this case study, a long-term researcher shares hard-won lessons on navigating a non-linear path, building interdisciplinary value and remembering that institutional recognition does not equal your true worth. whiterose.ac.uk/erh/redefini... #AcademicSky 020
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Our July newsletter is live! Read it to: 🧠Protect your research time with free admin-busting tools 💼Navigate systemic barriers in our new Global Majority postdoc cohort 📈Map your future at Yorkshire's only PhD Careers Fair View it here: whiterose.ac.uk/news-and-eve... 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Travel costs for the fair will be reimbursed to delegates from the University of Sheffield and the University of York. 👉 Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/phd-ca... #PhDCareers #DoctoralResearchers #LifeAfterPhD #AcademiaToIndustry #YorkshireBusiness 011
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Join our new pilot for Global Majority Postdocs. Gain hidden strategic tools to navigate systemic barriers, protect your wellbeing, and build a thriving career. Spaces are limited - apply now: whiterose.ac.uk/news/applica... #Postdocs #AcademicSky 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026“It is a rare opportunity to focus on your development and foster research collaborations without the usual pressures” Congratulations to our latest cohort for officially completing their Crucible journey with @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social. whiterose.ac.uk/news/celebra... #AcademicSkywhiterose.ac.ukCelebrating the latest White Rose Crucible cohort: Empowering the next generation of research leaders - White Rose University Consortium“It is a rare opportunity to focus on your development and foster research collaborations without the usual pressures.” Congratulations to our latest Crucible Cohort for officially completing their Cr... 030
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026People don’t collaborate with institutions. People collaborate with people. 🤝 Thank you to the Research Professionals from across Leeds, Sheffield, and York who took part in our intensive Essentials of Partnership Development programme led by KEUK. #AcademicSky whiterose.ac.uk/news/keuk-pr...whiterose.ac.ukKEUK programme: Empowering research professionals - White Rose University ConsortiumThe White Rose University Consortium’s core mission is to put people at the heart of everything we do. Our latest initiative has equipped a new cohort of university professionals from across the Resea... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026"I do not think I want to be a Professor any longer." Standard university frameworks assume a level playing field, but global majority ECRs face systemic barriers that institutional structures overlook. Read the full interview: whiterose.ac.uk/news/demysti... #AcademicSky #HigherEdwhiterose.ac.ukDemystifying academia: Why I no longer want to be a Professor - White Rose University ConsortiumStandard university frameworks often operate under the assumption of a level playing field. However, for global majority* researchers, the reality is defined by systemic barriers that traditional inst... 011
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Spending your academic career doing everything except your research? Admin, meetings, and teaching shouldn't crowd out deep thinking. This guide helps you better protect your time. Discover how to reclaim your writing time: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/protecti... #AcademicSky #ResearchManagement 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026If you feel your impact comes from writing but the system constantly fragments your time, you likely fit the ‘Independent Scholar’ persona. Find out more about this persona, and how you can reclaim your time and scale your impact. #AcademicSky #ResearchImpact whiterose.ac.uk/news/no-more...whiterose.ac.ukNo more distractions: New ‘Independent Scholar’ persona resources launched to help academics block out the noise - White Rose University ConsortiumThrough interviews and focus groups across our partner universities, the White Rose University Consortium identified that established researchers do not experience their roles in the same way. A set o... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Academic careers are rarely a straight line. In this case study, a senior academic shares raw lessons on beating the ‘competence trap’ of endless admin, overcoming writing blocks, and prioritising life over a CV. Read the career story here: whiterose.ac.uk/erh/from-mag... #AcademicSky 031
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026This week, an incredible group of researchers from across Leeds, Sheffield, and York have been stepping away from their usual routines to focus on their growth and their research with @horizonsinstitute.bsky.social. 111
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The Established Researchers Hub is built to tackle your pain points. 👤 Find your researcher persona 🎯 Filter by your current pressures 🛠️ Navigate team friction, burnout, and career transitions. Tools from 5 mins to deep dives: whiterose.ac.uk/what-we-do/r... #AcademicLeadership #AcademicSky 000
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The only careers fair in Yorkshire dedicated entirely to PhDs is back. 🎓 The White Rose PhD Careers Fair connects doctoral researchers with regional employers who want your specific expertise. 🚌 York & Sheffield travel costs reimbursed! Register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/phd-ca... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026“Staff networks protect us from complacency.” How do we keep #EDI grounded in real human experiences? Discover how the University of Sheffield embeds grassroots staff voices to drive authentic #HigherEd culture. #Inclusion #StaffNetworks #Diversity whiterose.ac.uk/news/how-she...whiterose.ac.ukHow Sheffield's staff networks are building an inclusive university from the inside out - White Rose University ConsortiumAcross our three partner universities, we all face the same core challenge of keeping Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work deeply grounded in real human experiences rather than procedural pap... 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Standard university frameworks overlook the systemic barriers that global majority ECRs face. Our latest case study offers an honest insight into an academic navigating these hurdles, as part of a project to demystify career progression. 🔗 whiterose.ac.uk/project/demy... #AcademicSky #HigherEd 010
White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Calling PhD researchers! This event is open to all researchers and free to attend. Find out more about the companies you'll meet and register here: whiterose.ac.uk/event/phd-ca... #PhDRecruitment #DoctoralTalent #CareerPathways #PhDCareers #AcademicSky 000