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Apply to join the next p2i online course cohort starting 1 December 2023.Familiarise yourself with the language, concepts, tools and frameworks used in the entrepreneurial world and get access to a practical step-by-step guide to support you with developing your idea into a business case to secure funding: whether this is for academic research, ind…

The University is conducting a review of the experiences of its LGBTQ+ staff. The review will be conducted by a team external to the University, led by Maggie Semple. It will report to the EDI and HR committees and feed into a new EDI strategy.The primary goal is to understand and capture the experiences of LGBTQ+ staff members.A secondary goal is …

At the Postdoc Academy, we run a mentoring scheme which offers postdocs the opportunity to have reflective and developmental career conversations with a mentor from academia or beyond.We match postdocs individually with a mentor that they work with over a 9-month period.Our current call for applications is open until 23:59 on 12 November 2023 for m…

With ever developing complexities in the UK’s immigration system, Graeme Ross, the University’s Head of Immigration for staff matters, conducts termly briefing sessions for non-UK postdocs holding UK visas.These commonly cover the ‘basic’ work visas, such as Skilled Worker and Global Talent, and how to switch into or extend these in order to remain…

We were excited to welcome postdocs back to the Biomedical Campus Postdoc Centre at our welcome event and networking last week!It was great to see so many people sparking up new connections and getting to enjoy the newly refurbished space.Open 8am - 11pm, Monday to Friday, the centre is a great spot for postdocs to hot-desk and host events. It has …

Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023 takes place from 18-22 September, and there's lots going on at Cambridge and across the UK to celebrate!Below is a daily programme of events and activities that you'll be able to engage with throughout the week.MondayMeet the new PdOC committeeThe new committee for the Postdoctoral Society of Cambridge was elected in …

With less than four weeks to go, the National Postdoc Conference 2023 is ready to welcome over 200 delegates with space for more registrations still available! Hosted at Loughborough University on 19 September, the National Postdoc Conference 2023 is celebrating postdocs with a programme of talks, workshops and networking. It will also highlight th…

Apply now for the upcoming p2i: In Action event!Step out of your day-to-day activities and join likeminded researchers from across Europe at 1,940m height in beautiful Obergurgl, Austria for the opportunity to see your research through a different lens. The event combines interactive workshops, teamwork, and panel discussions. You’ll leave with new…

We are excited to announce that the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Research Impact and Innovation 2023 are open for applications! Organised by the Public Engagement Team, these awards recognise outstanding achievement, innovation and creativity.The winning submissions show evidence of ambitious engagementand impact plans which have the potential to c…

While the hot-desking area at Eddington is regularly used by postdocs for quiet working, many of you have asked if we could provide a space for you to take calls or join online meetings without disturbing others. So we have made available two quiet booths in our Multi-Function Space. Use of these is at the discretion of the Postdoc Academy, and you…

There's a wealth of training and support for postdocs delivered by different people around the University. But finding them all can be a challenge!So we've produced a short series of podcasts with the people who provide this support - they offer their top tips to postdocs and explain how you can access further advice, training, and sometimes fundin…

We are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Project Co-ordinator to support the efficient administration and delivery of a varied programme for postdocs.The role holder will be part of a small projects administration team that supports multiple Postdoc Academy programmes, including researcher development and learning, mentoring, Postdocs to In…

The Career Support Fund is a short-term fund designed to support employees whose careers have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, a career break or a period of leave for caring responsibilities.Funding through the Career Support Fund can be used to mitigate adverse impact in the past or anticipated in the future.Grants may be awarded …

Registration is now open to attend our exciting virtual course on networking and profile building.Learn tools for successfully growing and nurturing your networks and put your skills into practice with other UK researchers.The course consists of six complementary sessions which are designed to be attended as a series.Sessions are 90 minutes in leng…

On 24 and 26 April, Nigel Topping, the UK government's High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26, will host online town halls to hear the views of staff and students on an initiated Grace relating to fossil fuel industry ties.Mr Topping has been commissioned by the University Council to produce a report that analyses the likely impact of the pro…