Register for the upcoming webinars in WUN’s Early Career Researchers series, facilitated by the Researcher Development and Research Culture team at the University of Leeds.
Who can join: All early career researchers from WUN or ARUA members universities are welcome to attend.
As part of our emerging collaboration with the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), early career researchers from ARUA member universities are also very welcome to attend.
All participants MUST register using a valid WUN or ARUA member university email address. Any registrations that do not use a WUN or ARUA member university email address will not be confirmed.
Session 1 – Research Impact: Do we all mean the same thing?
This session will help you to explore the types of impact you prioritise and those you do not and compare that to the variations across the different research ecosystems that WUN member institutions are part of. See the attached flyer for more information.
Date and location: Tuesday 10 June 2025 (click here to see your local time) via Zoom
Facilitator: Dr Ged Hall
Register here to secure your place. Registration closes on Monday 9 June 2025.
Session 2 – What is your Research Vision?
This session will help you to refine your personal research vision to guide the development of your research strategy and potential funding applications. This workshop will take you through the value of having a research vision and strategy, the elements of a vision and tools for developing a strategy. You will have the opportunity to draft a research vision and identify key drivers for your research strategy. See the attached flyer for more information.
Date and location: Wednesday 9 July 2025 (click here to see your local time) via Zoom
Facilitator: Dr Jim Baxter
Register here to secure your place. Registration closes on Tuesday 8 July 2025.
Session 3 – Get Seen: How to create a compelling LinkedIn profile and raise your visibility
In this practical session, we will go live onto LinkedIn and analyse strong researcher profiles, share profile tips and strategies, and discuss the most effective ways of engaging on LinkedIn, in a way that feels comfortable and authentic. See the attached flyer for more information.
Date and location: Thursday 11 September 2025 (click here to see your local time) via Zoom
Facilitator: Ruth Winden
Register here to secure your place. Registration closes on Wednesday 10 September 2025.
Session 4 – Career Planning with Purpose
This session offers you the chance to start the process of planning for the career that is right for you. We will consider what is important to you and what you are looking to achieve. We will then think about how a ‘career development plan’ tailored to your needs can help to achieve your short- and long-term goals. See the attached flyer for more information.
Date and location: Wednesday 15 October 2025 (click here to see your local time) via Zoom
Facilitator: Dr Taryn Bell
Register here to secure your place. Registration closes on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Session 5 – Handling Rejection in Academia
This session will help you to develop strategies to cope with rejection, reframe setbacks as learning opportunities, and maintain motivation despite challenges. You will gain practical insights into managing the emotional impact of rejection, hear about common challenges faced by researchers, and reflect on your own experiences in a supportive environment. See the attached flyer for more information.
Date and location: Tuesday 11 November 2025 (click here to see your local time) via Zoom
Facilitator: Dr Heledd Jarosz-Griffiths
Register here to secure your place. Registration closes on Monday 10 November 2025.
Session 6 – Research Culture: What is it and why does it matter?
This session is designed to help you understand how research culture has an impact and what you can do to positively influence the culture around you. You will also explore how diverse cultures influence cross sector and global collaborations, and the wider implications of workplace culture on your career going forward. See the attached flyer for more information. See the attached flyer for more information.
Date and location: Thursday 4 December 2025 (click here to see your local time) via Zoom
Facilitator: Dr Marjorie Boissinot
Register here to secure your place. Registration closes on Wednesday 3 December 2025.