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Shining a spotlight on some of our latest researcher development opportunities and resources...
Opportunities for the Autumn term 2025
Our programme of researcher development (RD) opportunities for the Autumn term is now well underway – check out the full Autumn 2025 RD programme for all the details. It includes:
- Reflections for Researchers - regular online sessions offering space for individual reflection, guided by a series of themed prompts.
- Researcher Writing Hour - dedicated time during Academic Writing Month (Nov) for you to progress a writing project or goal within a supportive environment.
- Introduction to responsible metrics and research assessment (20 Nov 2025) - understand more about the key principles, policies and frameworks for responsible research metrics.
- Showcasing your contributions with a Narrative CV (10 Dec 2025) – how to capture your achievements using the Narrative CV format. This practical in-person session will help boost your funding applications and career development.
All our courses are available to view and book via the drop-down menu at the top of the Research and Innovation Training & Development page.
British Academy Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network
The British Academy ECR Network is an inclusive, researcher-led network for UK-based early career researchers working in the arts, humanities and social sciences. It’s recently been expanded to include Yorkshire & Humber and there are lots of benefits to (free) membership including training, networking events, mentoring schemes, an online community platform and sees-finding opportunities.
Interested? You can find out more about the benefits, check your eligibility and sign up to join the network on the ECRN page on The British Academy website.
An in-person launch event for the Yorkshire & Humber cluster of the ECRN is also being planned for 29 January 2026 in York, with ECRs from across the region invited to take part.
Featured resource – Confessions of an ECR (podcast)
This Confessions of an Early Career Researcher podcast from the British Academy is a podcast by ECRs, for ECRs. Whether you’re looking for guidance on navigating the ECR landscape, building your network or publishing your research, tune in to hear others share their survival tips.