10 May 2021
Creating a better research culture to support researchers' mental health
There are many aspects of the current research culture that negatively impact on the mental health of researchers.At Cambridge, we have set out our ambitions for creating a better research culture in an institutional action plan. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Equality & Diversity are hosting an event to explain how these ambitions relate to su…
5 May 2021
Join the Synthetic Biology IRC Committee
The Synthetic Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre (SynBio IRC) is seeking research staff to sit on its steering committee to represent postdoc experiences and help shape the future of synthetic biology research in Cambridge.The representative will sit on the IRC steering committee, which convenes quarterly to discuss current IRC activities an…
27 Apr 2021
New Bursary Scheme for PGCert in Research and Innovation Leadership
For 2021-22, Researcher Development and the Postdoc Academy have made available funds for bursaries to cover the full costs of participation in the Postgraduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Leadership (£6,000 per person).The PGCert is offered by the Institute of Continuing Education, in partnership with a number of University departments,…
21 Apr 2021
Join the Research Policy Committee
The University’s Research Policy Committee is seeking a researcher at the career development level to join the committee.The Committee is responsible for research policy and cross-School research initiatives, and for advising on strategic matters relating to the research activities of the University.This is an opportunity to learn about and influen…
15 Apr 2021
Invitation to Making an Impact 2021 at University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool "Making an Impact 2021"10 May - 11 JuneThe University of Liverpool has just launched Making an Impact 2021, their flagship series of development opportunities designed to support and enhance research impact in all its forms. They have opened some of the sessions to external attendees from partner institutions, including Camb…
31 Mar 2021
Seven years of the Postdoc Academy
We are delighted to present a reflection of the last seven years of the Postdoc Academy (formerly Office of Postdoctoral Affairs).There has been a huge collective effort in bringing all these activities to fruition and we continue to be grateful to all our colleagues and partners for the support we receive.The community of early career researchers …
25 Mar 2021
RLUK survey on the role of academic libraries, archives and museums in research
Have you worked in collaboration with an academic library, archive, or museum on a research project, whether funded or unfunded? What were your experiences of doing so? Are there any barriers that prevent further collaboration? How might these be overcome?And, if you haven’t worked in collaboration, what would encourage or enable you to do so?Compl…
To improve the representation of female scientists in the media, the StepWide programme is launching a website to showcase early career talent at the University of Cambridge.If you’re a cis or trans woman postdoc, you can submit your profile now!StepWide was designed by three female postdocs at Cambridge, Marta Costa, Laura Fachal and Cemre Ustunka…
24 Feb 2021
Homerton Changemakers - call for postdocs
Homerton Changemakers invites five postdocs to attend their virtual residential programme from 23 - 24 March.The focus is on entrepreneurialism, innovation and intrapreneurialism.More information on the programme can be found here.Please contact changemakers@homerton.cam.ac.uk to sign up with the following details: your name, job title and research…
22 Feb 2021
Call for questions from postdoc carers
Do you have any childcare responsibilities?Are you looking after your partner or an elderly person?Are you a parent/carer of a child with special needs?There are many ways that the University services can help you. The Postdoc Academy invites you to submit your questions on this topic via email.We will then put them to Gina Warren (Equality, Divers…
17 Feb 2021
Career Support Fund - apply by 15 March
The Career Support Fund is a short-term fund, limited to the current academic year, and is designed to support employees whose careers have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.It replaces the Returning Carers Scheme for this academic year and includes those who have taken a three month break due to caring responsibilities within the la…
11 Feb 2021
Funding for researcher-led events
The Researcher-led Events Scheme has been established to provide funds for early-career researchers across the University to set up and run research events such as conferences and symposia.The intention is to facilitate research culture and activities, while providing an opportunity for the development of invaluable skills and experience in the pro…
1 Feb 2021
COVID Q&A For Postdocs: 8 February
Join us on Monday 8 February for another Zoom Q&A session about the coronavirus situation.Together with representatives from Human Resources, the Researcher Development Programme, Accommodation Services and the Careers Service, we'll do our best to address your questions and concerns.We have already been fielding questions about furlough, life aft…
26 Jan 2021
Going Green to make an Impact
What is Green Impact?Green Impact is the University's environmental accreditation scheme. It supports and encourages departments and colleges across the University in reducing their environmental impacts.The Centres Coordinators at the Postdoc Academy, Ceren Kaser and Shaun Ballisat, recently started working towards the bronze accreditation and hav…
18 Jan 2021
The Proactive Postdoc
Our new podcast series showcases former Cambridge postdocs to shed light on how they maximised their time to learn and develop while working in the University.
They offer their stories and tips on preparing to transition onto new roles and opportunities, and how to cope with the unexpected.In this first episode Hannah Fromageau (Senior Researcher …
