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We work collaboratively across the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, to enable individuals from all backgrounds to thrive within our institutions. whiterose.ac.uk

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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Around 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Connect 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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Lesley 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
Text reads: I have made new connections with facilities across the region
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White 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...
White Rose University Press event banner promoting a discussion on the future of scholarly book publishing, celebrating 10 years of WRUP.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
By 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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Last 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 #PhDJobs
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The 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy #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
Text reads: “Postdoc-ing can be a lonely and uncertain business so the collegiality of being in a room alongside others is invaluable” - Dr Clare Danek, Prosper programme delegate
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Robert 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
Text reads: "The relationships we built off the back of this exchange have been invaluable" - Dr Rober Moorehead
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N8 Research Partnership @n8research.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Valuing 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.
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Valuing Voices: An open-access tool embedding equity into research culture - White Rose University Consortium
As 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...
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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We 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.
A table displaying materials related to "Hidden Depths: The Origins of Human Connection," alongside a banner and promotional items, including brochures and pens.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Calling 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 #HigherEd
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Valuing Voices: An open-access tool embedding equity into research culture - White Rose University Consortium
As 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Applications 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
Text reads: Announcement. Applications open: Equity in Leadership programme
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We'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...
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White Rose represented three times at the International Research Culture Conference - White Rose University Consortium
The 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How 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 #AcademicSky
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How to make the most of a PhD Careers Fair - White Rose University Consortium
Learn how to connect with regional employers at a PhD careers fair.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We'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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
By 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
Text reads: “The exchange reinforced the idea that meaningful change is happening across institutions, while highlighting the importance of continued collaboration” - Dr Marie Parker
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join 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...
Text reads: Free Zoom webinar: Supporting Black students in the aftermath of Professor Jason Arday's death: Belonging, Safety and Possiblity
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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
Text reads: “Do not internalise structural barriers as personal failure. 
Step back and assess the system as well as yourself”
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Free 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
Text reads: Resilience reimagined across disciplines.
A free interdisciplinary workshop and networking with experts from neuroscience, engineering and geography
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New 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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Some 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-...
Text reads: What makes a network resilient to damage? A day of discussions and networking with experts across neurosience, engineering and geography
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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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A 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
Text reads: “I am not going to change the way I speak, my accent or the way 
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We’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
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Excellence in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How 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
Text reads: What makes a network resilient to damage?
Join experts in neuroscience, engineering, and geography for an interdisciplinary workshop on resilience
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Looking 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.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Saying "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
Text reads: "It is important to be a good team player, but that does not mean it always has to be you doing all the things"
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Join us for a free full-day, interdisciplinary workshop on network resilience. whiterose.ac.uk/news/attend-... #AcademicSky #NetworkScience #AcademicChatter
Text reads: What makes networks resilient to damage? Join experts in neuroscience, engineering, and geography for a day of networking and discussions
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Applications 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...
Text reads: Join our pilot programme: Gain the strategic tools to take control of your career as a global majority academic
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
From 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
Text reads: 'Consider disability to be an opportunity not a problem'.- Professor Rebecca LawthomText reads: "If you embrace anti-ableism, then you benefit everybody" - Professor Dan Goodley
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
EDI 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...
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Reimagining research culture through anti-ableism: An interview with Sheffield's WAARC team - White Rose University Consortium
In 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
What 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-...
Text reads: Free in-person workshop: An interdisciplinary approach to understanding and promoting damage resilience within networks
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Shifting 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
A period that appears quiet on paper can be deeply productive in terms of skill, resilience and intellectual development
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Relocating 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
“Accept that no matter how much you prepare, some processes will remain outside your control. Plan carefully but expect unpredictability”
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Academia 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
Quote reads: “Being a long-term researcher may not be a clearly recognised career pathway, but that does not make it illegitimate. It is possible to build influence, expertise and impact without following a conventional ladder.”
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Our 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Travel 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
Text reads: Sign up to the only PhD Careers Fair in Yorkshire. Open to PhD Researchers across the region. Free to attend.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join 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
Text reads: Applications open: Take part in an exclusive pilot programme designed for Global Majority Postdocs
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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... #AcademicSky
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Celebrating 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
People 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...
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KEUK programme: Empowering research professionals - White Rose University Consortium
The 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...
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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 #HigherEd
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Demystifying academia: Why I no longer want to be a Professor - White Rose University Consortium
Standard 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Spending 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
Text reads: Reclaiming your writing. Protect deep work - Identify what is genuinely fragmenting your attention week-to-week.

The ‘Retreat’ Mindset - Learn how to bring the focus of a writing retreat into daily academic life.

The POWER Process -Separate planning, writing, and editing so you can write even when you aren't in the mood.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
If 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...
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No more distractions: New ‘Independent Scholar’ persona resources launched to help academics block out the noise - White Rose University Consortium
Through 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Academic 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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This 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.
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The 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
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The 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...
Text reads: Academia isn't the only path. Neither is industry. Explore both career options at the only PhD careers fair in Yorkshire.
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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...
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How Sheffield's staff networks are building an inclusive university from the inside out - White Rose University Consortium
Across 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...
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Standard 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
Text reads: "because of the way that I look, everyone assumes that I am doing race work, and this influences the opportunieis I am offered' - Participant within the Demystifying academia project
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White Rose University Consortium @whiteroseuc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Calling 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
Text reads: Thinking about life after your PhD? The White Rose PhD careers and networking fair is back, and it's officially open to all PhD researchersText reads: Reasons to register. Explore diverse career pathways within and beyond academia, Regional networking - expand your network and meet employers and researchers across the region in a single afternoon, Knowledge Exchange.- a shared space to share insights and experiences across sectors. 17 September 1-3pm Leeds
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