The Yorkshire and Humber Cluster of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network supports Early Career Researchers working in SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy) disciplines by providing opportunities to connect, collaborate and develop their careers through a programme of regional activities, funding opportunities and peer support.

The cluster is co-led by the White Rose University Consortium and York St John University, bringing together researchers and partners from across the region. As well as working with universities and public, cultural and heritage organisations, we also warmly welcome independent researchers in SHAPE disciplines who are not affiliated with a university or other research organisation. 

Our programme is co-designed with ECRs to reflect the priorities of our regional research community, placing researcher wellbeing at the heart of our approach, and recognising that sustainable research careers depend not only on developing skills, but also on fostering community, belonging and supportive research cultures. 

As part of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network, members have access to a wide range of online and in-person opportunities provided by the Cluster and the wider British Academy community. These include professional and research development activities, networking opportunities, and the Network’s online platform, where members can find exclusive resources and funding opportunities, and connect with a community of nearly 10,000 Early Career Researchers. 

For further information, please contact Sarah Bell – S.Bell@whiterose.ac.uk

Announcements

Congratulations to our British Academy Seed Fund recipients

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network Seed Fund supports early-career researchers in the arts, humanities and social sciences to develop new projects and collaborations. We’re delighted to congratulate researchers from across the White Rose on their awards:

• Diana Peel (University of Leeds) – Empire States of Mind: Law, Psychiatry and Criminal Responsibility in Colonial Kenya
• Kelly Donegan and Alexandra Pike (University of York) – Understanding the dynamics of control in eating disorders
• Laura Fearnley and Nathan Hughes (University of York) – Rethinking the Conceptual and Normative Foundations of AI Safety