Category Archives: Networking

Easter Elevenses Workshops in the Library

Every Wednesday at 11:00 am over the Easter vacation, why not down-tools and head over to the Library for a chocolate Easter egg and a morsel of research training? Come and network with colleagues whilst picking up a hint or … Continue reading

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It’s not all pain and discomfort. No, hang on, yes it is…

If you’re spending too much time at your desk – like me – the opportunity to get out and about is good for both physical and mental well-being. Mindful that yesterday was University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day, I know … Continue reading

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Nine funded participant places still available at Engineering YES 2013.

Would you like to be part of Engineering YES in 2013? This award winning national enterprise and research commercialisation course attracts teams of researchers from across the country who work together to build a business plan for a fictitious engineering … Continue reading

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GLOBALIZATION TRENDLAB 2013: Reducing Poverty & Inequality

The Lauder Institute, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, April 8-12, 2013 Loughborough University has a significant relationship with Santander, this is an excellent opportunity to attend a conference in the United States at minimal cost, as everything is covered … Continue reading

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ResearchGate

Thought I’d flag up an alternative to academia.edu. Now, my apologies if you already know about this, but it was new to me. ResearchGate comes with the strapline, “ResearchGate was built for scientists, by scientists, with the idea that science can … Continue reading

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LURSA Seminar Alert: Holding a Research Fellowship

Following the success of recent events, LURSA (Loughborough University Research Staff Association) is delighted to invite ALL Loughborough University researchers to another lunchtime seminar: Topic: Holding a Research Fellowship – a personal account of the application process, the doors it … Continue reading

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LURSA Seminar Alert: Research Staff Mentoring Scheme

  Topic: Research Staff Mentoring Scheme: What is it and how can it help you. When: Tuesday 23rd October (12:30 – 13:30) Where: Wavy Top (room L0.36) Who can attend: ALL Loughborough University Research Staff. Additional Info: Tea, coffee and cakes will be provided … Continue reading

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AHRC International Placement Scheme Showcase Events

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is holding three events to showcase the opportunities available to AHRC/ESRC*-funded PhD students and Early Career Researchers through the International Placement Scheme (IPS). The annual IPS scheme provides funded research fellowships for AHRC/ESRC*-funded … Continue reading

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EPSRC regional sessions for researchers in ICT

Spotted recently on Twitter : EPSRC’s ICT Theme will be holding regional sessions for researchers in ICT in November. Each session is an open meeting at which any researcher who submits or assesses proposals for EPSRC funding in ICT will … Continue reading

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33 Twitter Tips to Enhance Your Academic Research

I received an email from Carol Brown at the Online College suggesting we might be interested in an article on their blog entitled ‘33 Twitter Tips to Enhance Your Academic Research‘. My first impression was yikes! that’s a lot, but … Continue reading

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