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Early Career Network
The EC Network helps early-career academics establish a research identity to achieve their career potential and sustain their wellbeing through a friendly community, networking and tailored support.
We have a flexible and informal structure coordinated by an enthusiastic chair where we:
- create a supportive network of ECRs and more established academics that fosters the development of skills needed to achieve career goals
- provide guidance around publication and funding opportunities
- offer a safe place for discussion that can enhance the wellbeing and connectedness of ECRs
- build a thriving research community that enables knowledge exchange between ECRs and the local community to enhance research impact.
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, 243kb)Who we support
Within SBS
- ECRs
existing and new colleagues - Academics
the forum fosters strong links between academics, the ECR community, and local businesses - The School
we enhance the reputation of our research, scholarship and teaching by building and supporting a vibrant ECR academic community
Externally
- Local businesses and partnerships
for example, local enterprise partnerships - The wider University
for example, working alongside research champions, and the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni - National organisations
for example, the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce
How we support ECRs
- Enhance career development via knowledge sharing, identifying relevant research opportunities and navigating the REF process
- Support the transition from PhD studies to becoming independent academics through mentorship, skill enhancement and knowledge sharing
- Improve social connection and sense of belonging by providing social activities and listening ears
- Enable knowledge exchange between ECRs, established academics and local businesses
- Act as a first point of call for research, teaching and/or career related questions or concerns
Send us an email
Get in touch today and become part of our friendly community.