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I’m collating various questions from FLF round 8 applicants and their prospective hosts from the events we’ve run with UK Research and Innovation in recent weeks. Still time to ask before I finalise it mid week

Annie Irvine Daphne Jackson Trust Cecile Menard The University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences @ University of Edinburgh As a secondee w/ Institute for Academic Development Cecile Menard looked into #ResearcherRealities faced by those on research contracts >8 years. With Dr Sara Shinton, she published on careers of long-term researchers. tinyurl.com/35frrkk3 Listen to her ResearcherDevelopment@Leeds podcast tinyurl.com/ype99we9

Flags at half mast today in Old College as we say goodbye to Valerie Gordon who was one of the best of us. University of Edinburgh Technicians Laura Gordon

If you knew Val, you loved her. St Columba's were there when she and her family needed them.

Flag flying at half mast on Old College The University of Edinburgh today in tribute to friend and colleague Val Gordon who will be very missed. She led on Technician Commitment for the university and made a difference to many Valerie Gordon University of Edinburgh Technicians

A privilege & honour to join Valerie Gordon’s family, friends & colleagues today to celebrate the life of such an inspirational woman. Val spearheaded the Technician Commitment The University of Edinburgh, Scotland & beyond & was an amazing advocate for the UK’s technical profession. She’s much missed.

Val was a friend and an inspirational and highly valued member of the IST and she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with family, friends and colleagues. RIP Val University of Edinburgh Technicians

Just in case you need it this morning. I’ve worked on researcher resilience for a long time. I think the most impactful strategy is do not isolate yourself. So if you’re feeling bad today, tell someone. And thanks to all who’ve picked me up when I’ve needed it.

Had THE BEST DAY on the door at Tangled. Met so many smiling people enjoying the best of Gala. And it’s on again tomorrow. Run, don’t walk!

Ca using design thinking help solve a 'wicked' problem? Our full-day workshop examines the design thinking in a research-relevant context for complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Network members sign up here - bit.ly/3MToSal

Just got a joyful email from Researchers@Ed telling me that 🐝🇺🇦🐞🇺🇦Dr Darcey Gillie🇺🇦🐦🇺🇦🌳 is now one of my Institute for Academic Development colleagues. Happy days 🥰 Especially for our research staff who she’ll be supporting through careers workshops and 1:1s alongside Eleanor #dreamteam

Loved being back at ECAT (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track) away day today, particularly the chance to be in the same place as TAFKAPGDean SEScot I was talking about getting EDI into fellowships based on my FLF Development Network and UK Research and Innovation panel experiences. Toolkit will follow later in the year...

🚨Breaking #REF News!🚨 REF 2028 will scrutinise institutions, not individuals. The Future Research Assessment Programme (Frap) has today concluded its work exploring what to keep and what to change. All the details👇 researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-res…

NEW on Wonkhe: The Future Research Assessment Programme has reported, kicking off the next research excellence framework exercise. David Kernohan sets out what to expect @[email protected] buff.ly/3JfuzOS

💻Fellow Forum Our forum is now live... come and introduce yourself! You can find it through the 'connect' page on our website or here - bit.ly/42GjGfQ Login with your website email and password! See you there 👋

Do register for this careers chat for AHSS researchers. I'll be in conversation with Dr Eliza McKee who works at the The National Archives & Manuela Moser, Director of @cuirtfestival, the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. If you have any Qs you'd like me to ask, let me know!

Episode 3!🎧 Catalysis makes the world go round: understanding how our society depends on industrial chemistry with Dr Andrew Logsdail 🧑‍🔬 Learn about finding the best catalysts to reduce our carbon emissions for health and reaching net zero! Listen: bit.ly/3p3qYfL

We're developing resources and events on participatory research which will appear through 2024, but you probably can't wait until then. If you're an FLF, come along on Monday, 2-4pm to learn about the spectrum of activities and opportunities to work in partnership.

Survey - family life & science careers. The survey appears to be in German but hit the button with faith and the survey is in English.

We're on the hunt for an academic test site for the next couple of years. A lab rat we can trial menstrual health-friendly and menopause-friendly practices and interventions. These will be co-designed in focus groups over the next 2-3 months. Email us if your institution can help