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Read more at: RisingWISE applications open for 2024/2025 – empowering Women in STEMM

RisingWISE applications open for 2024/2025 – empowering Women in STEMM

10 October 2024

Applications are now open for RisingWISE 2024/2025, an award-winning programme designed to support early career women in science, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Created by women, for women, this is a unique initiative that helps participants build leadership skills, expand their networks, and explore career opportunities beyond academia.


Read more at: Researcher development courses in October

Researcher development courses in October

4 October 2024

Two researcher development courses with registrations ending soon are Virtual Academic Speed Mentoring, and Resilient Leadership in Action. These are great opportunities, so if you're interested you still have a few days left to apply!


Read more at: Check out this term's events for postdocs

Check out this term's events for postdocs

20 September 2024

You can now book onto this term's full programme of professional development and information events designed specifically for postdocs. Explore them all now.


Read more at: Heroines of Science - Winners

Heroines of Science - Winners

17 September 2024

Announcing the winners of our Heroines of Science competition! Read about these six amazing postdocs and their scientific superpowers!


Read more at: Heroines of Science - Highly Commended

Heroines of Science - Highly Commended

17 September 2024

At the start of the summer, we asked women postdocs to tell us their stories of their scientific inspiration and what it means to them to be a woman in STEMM. Before we announce the winners, read about our 10 Highly Commended entries.


Read more at: Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024 - What's On!

Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024 - What's On!

11 September 2024

Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024 takes place from 16-20 September, and there's lots going on at Cambridge and across the UK to celebrate! Check out our daily programme of events and activities that you'll be able to engage with throughout the week.


Read more at: Postdoc Spotlight: Manuel Heckel

Postdoc Spotlight: Manuel Heckel

28 August 2024

We spoke to Manuel Heckel recently, an ESRC fellow in the Department of Geography, about his time as a postdoc and his pro-active approach to training.


Read more at: Improving research community builder award

Improving research community builder award

27 August 2024

Do you have a University event in mind which aims to improve research practices and help foster a research community? Small awards are being offered to help support your plans, whether big or small.


Read more at: University update on pay/benefits and visa costs

University update on pay/benefits and visa costs

8 August 2024

A summary of the University’s plans to improve its pay and benefits package from October 2024, and the key updates for postdocs.


Read more at: Researcher Development online resources

Researcher Development online resources

1 August 2024

Take a look at our free collection of training materials and resources to support your professional development.