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16 February, 2026
Building understanding of childcare challenges in postgraduate research
White Rose has recently completed a project exploring the experiences of postgraduate researchers (PGRs) with childcare and caring...
Case study
16 February, 2026
Spotlight on Prosper: Dr Fred Wilson-Spencer
Dr Fred Wilson-Spencer, a Senior Research Fellow from the University of Leeds, took part in our third Prosper...
Opportunity
11 February, 2026
Job opportunity: Engagement and Communications Manager
We are seeking a skilled communications professional with a talent for storytelling and stakeholder engagement. You’ll bring creativity,...
Article
9 February, 2026
Early career researchers gather in York to launch new British Academy regional network
120 early career researchers, partners and BA Fellows from across the region gathered in the York Guildhall on...
Blogpost
9 February, 2026
A visual summary of the launch of the British Academy ECRN Yorkshire and Humber Cluster
We were delighted to have Laura Evans-Hill from Nifty Fox to live scribe the launch of the British...
Article
20 January, 2026
Looking Back, Moving Forward: A leadership handover at White Rose
This month Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice Chancellor of the University of York, concludes his term as Chair of...
Blogpost
19 January, 2026
Spotlight on the Yorkshire Technician Exchange Partnership
Last week, more than 70 technicians from across Yorkshire came together at the relaunch of the Yorkshire Technician...
Opportunity
11 January, 2026
Expression of Interest: Supporting researchers returning from parental leave
The White Rose University Consortium is undertaking a project exploring how support for returning to research roles after...
Opportunity
5 January, 2026
Contribute to a new White Rose resource for established researchers
Building on our recent work focused on the unique professional development needs of established researchers, colleagues are invited...
Article
19 December, 2025
2025 in review: another successful year for White Rose
As we come to the end of a busy year, we wanted to take a moment to say...
Article
10 December, 2025
New findings to shape future support for established researchers
A new report commissioned by the White Rose University Consortium has highlighted the unique professional development needs of...
Announcement
9 December, 2025
White Rose Crucible team wins seed funding to reimagine food futures through storytelling
The White Rose University Consortium has announced the second of its 2025 Crucible Seed Fund awards, supporting a...
Announcement
8 December, 2025
White Rose Crucible team secures Seed Fund to transform understanding of resilience
How do brains recover after injury, electric vehicle batteries withstand damage, or neighbourhoods rebuild after disasters? A newly...
Article
5 December, 2025
White Rose programmes unite for celebration of collaboration and achievement
The University of York hosted colleagues from across the White Rose University Consortium this week for a special...
Case study
14 November, 2025
Spotlight on Equity in Leadership: Dr Jihong Zhu
Dr Jihong Zhu leads the Robot-Assisted Living Laboratory in the University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy. He...
Opportunity
3 November, 2025
Invitation to quote: Demystifying academia: Co-designing a development programme for Global Majority Early Career Researchers at the White Rose Universities
Background The White Rose University Consortium works collaboratively across the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, to enable...
Opportunity
28 October, 2025
British Academy Early Career Researcher Network Seed Fund – open for applications
Applications are open for the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) Seed Fund 2025-26. The British Academy’s...
Opportunity
27 October, 2025
Invitation to quote: Emotionally demanding research support
Background The White Rose University Consortium works collaboratively across the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, to enable...
Opportunity
20 October, 2025
Invitation to quote: Supporting researchers returning from parental leave
Background The White Rose University Consortium works collaboratively across the universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York, to enable...
Opportunity
15 October, 2025
Help shape regional researcher support: White Rose University Consortium invites input
The White Rose University Consortium is inviting contributions to shape new initiatives aimed at supporting researchers across its...
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