Resources
Our resources hub is our curated collection of materials designed to support individuals thrive across our White Rose community.
Here you’ll find resources designed by us as well as curated content that can help you in your career development journey and support the advancement of racial equity within higher education leadership.
Explore articles, practical guides, and valuable toolkits to empower your growth and contribute to a more inclusive sector.
Established Researchers Hub
Explore our resource hub which brings together curated resources to support established and mid career researchers navigating the evolving responsibilities and expectations that emerge beyond early career stages.
White Rose participant spotlights
Meet some of the individuals who have taken part in White Rose career development programmes and read about their career experiences and pathways.
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Moving from the NHS into academia, building confidence, and learning that asking for help strengthens rather than weakens you
From big fish in a small pond to tiny fish in a vast one: recalibrating identity, patience and progression after moving institutions
Moving institutions into a professorial role, overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning to prioritise the work that really matters
Building a 40 year academic career on my own terms, leading authentically, and redefining what progression looks like across institutions
Redefining success on my own terms, pushing back against imposed limits, and leading with passion rather than permission
Building long-term impact through international moves, field shifts and strategic patience
Becoming a Head of School and a father on the same day: rethinking research, leadership and asking for help.
Stepping into senior leadership and learning to think more deliberately about the balance between institutional responsibility and personal research.
From flood engineer to boundary-spanning impact fellow: designing a career at the intersection of science, policy and lived experience.
From over-extension to intentional focus: redefining progression while balancing leadership, maternity leave, and long-term impact.
From always volunteering to choosing deliberately: learning that saying no can protect both progression and wellbeing.
Be strategic with your time investment – set triaging criteria
Set simple rules to make it easier to decide what to say yes or no to.
Be mindful of your capacity – use the Ferris wheel test
Use a clear metaphor to make realistic decisions about capacity, boundaries, and leadership responsibility.
Be strategic with your time investment: Pay your future self
Invest time in your future self, not just today’s urgencies, using a simple reflective model.
Avoid overload: use digital wellbeing strategies
Reduce digital overload by making small, intentional changes to everyday work practices.
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