Bristol Clear Bulletin- 14th July

Posted on 14th July 2023 by josie.dunne

Friday 14th July 2023

Your development matters!

Issued every fortnight, this bulletin for Researchers at Bristol brings you the latest news about personal and career development opportunities, both from inside and outside of the University.

If you have any queries or feedback, please contact the Bristol Clear team, bristol-clear@bristol.ac.uk

In this bulletin:

Last Chance to Book Onto These Upcoming Bristol Clear Opportunities Before Summer!
Announcements
Training from other providers

Last Chance to Book Onto These Bristol Clear Opportunities Before Summer!

Even though the end of the academic year is fast approaching, there is still time to enrol onto the below upcoming opportunities:

Working Towards a Fellowship [Arts & SSL]- Tuesday 18th July
This session will cover:

What is a fellowship? Why aim for a fellowship?
What are funders looking for?
What is missing on your track record to make you competitive for a fellowship application?
What do you need to do to build your track record?

Writers’ Retreat- Thursday 20th July
Join Dr Pam Lock, (lecturer in the English Department at Bristol) for a full day Writers’ Retreat. This Retreat gives participants the opportunity to devote a whole day to writing in a quiet, structured and supportive atmosphere. There will be some short discussions on good writing practice and how to approach your writing as a professional task but the vast majority of the day will be devoted to writing without distraction.

Announcements

How can we improve research culture at Bristol
If you have a suggestion, or any thoughts or comments about research culture at Bristol, let us know through this suggestions box.
Contact: If you’d like to discuss research culture, get in touch with Marcus Munafò, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research Culture at marcus.munafo@bristol.ac.uk

Explore: Financial Innovation for Early Career Researchers 31 July – 2 August

SETsquared Bristol are running another fantastic Explore programme (formally Innovation Lab). The training is open to any research staff, and we are particularly keen to attract interdisciplinary teams.

The Explore programme provides immersive training with the opportunity for participants to get industrial experience and develop their problem-solving skills by helping solve real-world company problems. There are 18 places available, and participants will be formed into multi-disciplinary teams (3-4 people) to work in depth with an SME or corporate team on a business challenge. The company problems will be related to supporting and advancing Financial Innovation technologies. The Explore programme is open to all UOB research staff. This programme takes place in person over three days at Engine Shed in Bristol from 31 July – 2 August 2023.

To apply, please fill in this brief form by 26 July:

If you have any questions, please contact lauren.ellse@bristol.ac.uk

New BBI Innovation Programme Sign up for Prepare for Impact Mentoring
The Prepare for Impact Programme is managed by the Science Partnership Office (Faculty of Science) and the Industrial Liaison Office (Faculty of Engineering). Its aim is to help early – mid career researchers make a real difference with their work by connecting them to industry and other research users. The programme offers mentoring, talks, skills training and networking opportunities. The externally-led mentoring programme is kicking off for another round in September, and we’d love you to join. You will be matched with a mentor from industry or policy and ~ 5 academic colleagues from the Faculties of Science and Engineering. Over the course of 3 sessions, the groups will explore:

How to talk to industry and other users of research
Approaches to collaborating with industry and policy makers
How to think about research impact
Understand what working in industry / outside academia is like – especially with respect to R&D
And a range of other topics, including transferrable skills, career development/aspirations, managing pressure and high workload, and work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for our researchers – do sign up now by emailing the programme coordinator, Corinna Chandler at corinna.chandler@bristol.ac.uk. If you’d like her to provide some further information or attend a team/school meeting, please get in touch.

New BBI Innovation Programme
The Bristol BioDesign Institute (BBI) is actively seeking participants to join their upcoming BBI Innovation Programme set to be launched in autumn. This programme provides University of Bristol researchers with innovation training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, as well as support to drive the translation of their research.

The BBI is looking for researchers who

work on a research project within the synthetic and engineering biology space, with a potential for translation
are keen to develop their innovation skills
are excited to become part of the vibrant innovation community in Bristol

The programme is primarily aimed at postdoctoral researchers, but others with a strong interest in innovation are also welcome to apply. Please sign up via the application form by 16^th July or contact Kerstin Kinkelin (k.kinkelin@bristol.ac.uk) for more information.

Research Culture Uncovered Series
Leeds University are posting weekly podcasts on all matters relating to research culture. During these conversations, Research Culture Uncovered will be asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?

Recent episodes include:

How has research impact affected research culture?
This is How We Do It: 3 Researchers & How They Maximise LinkedIn
LinkedIn Tips and Strategies for Researchers

See all Research Culture Uncovered Podcasts– also on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Google

Talk to one of our Experts in Residence!
The Impact Development Team currently host three Experts in Residence (EiRs), giving the exclusive opportunity to researchers to access free external expertise with lived experience of the translational pathways for specific modalities and indications. Our EiRs can advise researchers on –

Managing university-business collaborations
Translation and commercialisation of research Entrepreneurship
Moving research from discovery to practical use
Testing the commercial potential of an idea or proposition

Dr Richard Seabrook (Bioinformatics, chemoinformatics and advanced therapies ), Dr Taj Mattu (Diagnostics, devices, Medtech) and Dr Sasha Siegal (Genomic surveillance, digital products and services) are available for a free consultation and support. If you are interested in setting up a meeting with one of our EiRs, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk

Researcher support tools
The Research Application and Award Lifecycle describes the processes to follow from having an initial idea for a research project, to securing funding, through to project delivery and using project outputs. To clarify, simplify and strengthen the current process, a suite of researcher support tools is now available on the DREI SharePoint site. These tools will be piloted until early 2023 when engagement will be reviewed with a view to rolling out permanently. If you have any questions or feedback about the tools or the wider End-to-End project, please contact the project manager: katie.glenton-wall@bristol.ac.uk.

Enhancing Research Culture: post-project case studies
Over 30 research projects were funded by Research England to enhance the research culture at the University. These projects are now reaching their conclusion, and the Enhancing Research Culture team are looking forward to sharing further information on their findings over the next couple of months. Three project case studies are now available to read: Untold Stories – Challenging research behaviours for study of the past; The Inclusive Research Collective; and Supporting Neurodivergent Research Culture. To learn more, visit the Enhancing Research Culture website.

Training From Other Providers

Bristol Futures – ‘Open online courses’
BILT – Digital Design Course – https://bilt.online/digital-design-course-details
DREI Events
Advanced Computing Research Centre

Follow the link above for details on online training courses currently available

Bristol Clear Bulletin- 30th June 2023

Posted on 30th June 2023 by josie.dunne

Friday 30th June 2023

Your development matters!

Issued every fortnight, this bulletin for Researchers at Bristol brings you the latest news about personal and career development opportunities, both from inside and outside of the University.

If you have any queries or feedback, please contact the Bristol Clear team, bristol-clear@bristol.ac.uk

In this bulletin:

Career Support for Researchers at Bristol
Upcoming Bristol Clear opportunities
Announcements
Training from other providers

Writers’ Retreat

Join Dr Pam Lock, (lecturer in the English Department at Bristol) for a full day Writers’ Retreat Thursday 20th July.

This Retreat gives participants the opportunity to devote a whole day to writing in a quiet, structured and supportive atmosphere.

Dr Pam Lock has run these retreats in person and online since 2014 and has received resoundingly positive feedback from these events.

There will be some short discussions on good writing practice and how to approach your writing as a professional task but the vast majority of the day will be devoted to writing without distraction. To this end, we encourage you not to use mobile phones, etc during the writing periods but laptops are of welcome for writing purposes.

We have a limit of 40 places, so please sign up ASAP to avoid disappointment!

Upcoming Bristol Clear and Other Opportunities

Places are now available on the following courses:

06 July 10:00-12:00- Discovering Career Support for Researchers at Bristol
11 July 09:30-13:00- Narrative CV writing bootcamp for Faculty of Science- in person
18 July 11:00-13:00- Working Towards a Fellowship [Arts & SSL]
20 July 09:15- 17:00- Writers’ Retreat (in person)
24 July 14:00-16:00- Thriving in a Part Time Role

To book, please sign in to Develop now and search the catalogue for these course titles.

To book a place when registration has closed, please email sd-course@bristol.ac.uk

Announcements

Free open online event for AHSS Researchers- 4th July
You are warmly invited to join Queens University of Belfast for #ECRday2023 on 4th July 2023 (09:30-19: 30), a day of online talks exploring life after the PhD for those with a PhD in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Graduate students, postdocs, early (and not so early!) career scholars and interested parties—especially those with supervision or mentoring responsibilities—are all very welcome to join.

The talks will cover a variety of topics, including the skills needed to navigate post-PhD life in academia and careers beyond the university; they will also be joined by a representative from the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Director of the Leverhulme Trust, Professor Anna Vignoles.

The day will conclude with an ‘Engaged Research Masterclass’, which will appeal to students and academics at all stages of their careers. *Please note that registration for the ‘Engaged Research Masterclass’ is separate*.

For more information and booking details of both events, please click here.

BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account Round 2- deadline for applications 5th July
We are pleased to announce the second round of BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account call is now open. Two competitive awards will support projects which de-risk early translation, explore potential markets, advance the translation of research or engage relevant partners. All pathway staff may apply. Funding must be spent by 31^st March 2024. The application form and guidelines can be found on the SharePoint page.

Concept Development Award– Concept development awards of up to £10,000 for pilot studies to demonstrate the concept of a proposed solution to a societal need.
Impact Plus Award–Awards of up to £40,000 for projects with a clear opportunity and route to market; and for projects with a clear route to external funding such as BBSRC Follow On Fund. Projects will be developed with our Commercialisation Managers and will include a statement on commercial potential and IP position, cash/in-kind contributions from industry and/or a market analysis to ensure value for money and a strong position for further investment..

If you have any questions regarding the call, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk.

Early Career Researcher – MRC IAA Panel Observer Opportunity. Apply by 17:00 on Monday, 5th July
Research and Enterprise have a few spaces for ECRs to gain panel-level experience as MRC IAA panel observers with the possibility of progressing to full panel membership. Put yourself forward as a panel observer by completing this form for the possibility of progressing to full panel membership.

Celebrating MRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) 2023- Deadline 5th July
The MRC IAA is now open for applications! Applicants can now apply for funding that aims to support the translation of scientific discoveries in Bristol’s portfolio intervention with broad, lasting impact on human health.

Translational research is the application of fundamental research to create innovations in the diagnosis, treatment, management, or prevention of disease.  Applicants can apply for up to £100,000 for translational projects lasting 6-12 months.

If you would like to apply and read more about the scheme, please visit out SharePoint page. If you would like to speak to one of the team about your project and whether it is eligible for the scheme, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk

Invitation to attend a Research Culture Café- Wednesday 6th July 09:30-10:30
This 1 hour event aims to facilitate informal conversations around research culture, linking up different groups, and creating a space to share and learn from different initiatives and experiences.

To find out more information click here or contact pa-apvc-researchculture@bristol.ac.uk.

Research Culture Uncovered Series Narrative CV bootcamp for Faculty of Science- in person
With increasing numbers of funders now opting to use a narrative CV (often described as a Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI)) as part of their research funding application process, Science colleagues may be interested in attending this CV bootcamp. The narrative CV format aims to recognise diverse contributions, backgrounds, and careers, and discourages an overreliance on decontextualised metrics such as Journal Impact Factor. At the University of Bristol, narrative CVs are also increasingly used for promotions to recognise diverse contributions to the University. Please note this is for Faculty of Science colleagues only.

Enrol on Develop

The BBI is looking for researchers who

work on a research project within the synthetic and engineering biology space, with a potential for translation
are keen to develop their innovation skills
are excited to become part of the vibrant innovation community in Bristol

Recent episodes include:

This is How We Do It: 3 Researchers & How They Maximise LinkedIn
LinkedIn Tips and Strategies for Researchers
From Academia to Industry and across 3 Countries

See all Research Culture Uncovered Podcasts– also on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google and Develop.

Managing university-business collaborations
Translation and commercialisation of research Entrepreneurship
Moving research from discovery to practical use
Testing the commercial potential of an idea or proposition

Training From Other Providers

Bristol Futures – ‘Open online courses’
BILT – Digital Design Course – https://bilt.online/digital-design-course-details
DREI Events
Advanced Computing Research Centre

Follow the link above for details on online training courses currently available

Bristol Clear Bulletin

Posted on 16th June 2023 by josie.dunne

Friday 16th June 2023

Your development matters!

Issued every fortnight, this bulletin for Researchers at Bristol brings you the latest news about personal and career development opportunities, both from inside and outside of the University.

If you have any queries or feedback, please contact the Bristol Clear team, bristol-clear@bristol.ac.uk

In this bulletin:

Career Support for Researchers at Bristol
Upcoming Bristol Clear opportunities
Announcements
Training from other providers

Discovering Career Support for Researchers at Bristol

Are you unsure about what development opportunities are available to you?

This workshop is designed to help Researchers on Pathway 2 become familiar with the personal and career development support that is offered at Bristol. You will hear from the Bristol Clear programme, the Division for Research and Enterprise (DREI) research team and the Library research team. You will also learn more about the Researcher Concordat and what it means for you and be introduced to the work of the Researcher Reps. At the event, you will also have the chance to network with Researchers across faculties.

Enrol on Develop!

Upcoming Bristol Clear and Other Opportunities

Places are now available on the following courses:

20 June 10:00-13:00- Developing Your Career Plan (in person)
21 June 13:30-17:00- Working Towards a Lectureship (STEM) in person waiting list
28 June 14:00-15:00- Intro to Writing a Grant Proposal (Arts + SSL)
29 June 10:00-12:30- How to Peer Review Manuscripts for Journals (in person) waiting list
06 July 10:00-12:00- Discovering Career Support for Researchers at Bristol
11 July 09:30-13:00- Narrative CV writing bootcamp for Faculty of Science- in person
18 July 11:00-13:00- Working Towards a Fellowship [Arts & SSL]
20 July 09:15- 17:00- Writers’ Retreat (in person)
24 July 14:00-16:00- Thriving in a Part Time Role

To book, please sign in to Develop now and search the catalogue for these course titles.

To book a place when registration has closed, please email sd-course@bristol.ac.uk

Announcements

Career Exploration Month- Events for Researchers
The Postdoctoral Development Centre from Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to invite any interested researcher to their free online Career Exploration Month weekly events in June 2023.

Events will include four panel discussions with former postdocs and PhDs from multiple disciplinary backgrounds now working in a range of roles and sectors. They will talk about their current role, how they managed the transition from academia, which skills and expertise they use from their research background, the advantages and challenges of their position, as well as advice for current postdocs and PhDs interested in similar roles.

List of events (details below and on individual event webpages):

Careers for Engineers – panel discussion (22^nd June, 11:30 to 14:00, online)
Careers in the Arts and Humanities (28^th June, 11:30 to 12:30, online)

Celebrating Technicians
Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building
19th June 11:30AM – 2PM

Technicians are a vital part of the research process, supporting and furthering innovative and ground-breaking research endeavours across all Schools and Faculties at the University of Bristol. This event focuses on the past, present and future of the role of technicians in academia.

We’ll be joined by Kelly Vere MBE, Higher Education Engagement Manager and Technician Commitment Programme Director, along with Andy Connelly, writer for Technician Journey, and Catrin Harris, Technical Community Research Fellow for the Talent Project, University of Nottingham. Hear three talks on the role of technicians contributing to the success of research projects across the U.K.’s research landscape.

Join us to;

Celebrate the excellent work carried out by technicians in the research space
Join the discussion with an expert panel on the importance of technical support in research
Network with academic, technical and professional services colleagues and forge new links across the University

Catering (canapes, drinks and snacks) will be provided at this free event.

Free open online event for AHSS Researchers- 4th July
You are warmly invited to join Queens University of Belfast for #ECRday2023 on 4th July 2023 (9.30am-7.30pm), a day of online talks exploring life after the PhD for those with a PhD in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Graduate students, postdocs, early (and not so early!) career scholars and interested parties—especially those with supervision or mentoring responsibilities—are all very welcome to join.

For more information and booking details of both events, please follow this link: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/pdc/Funding/ECRday2023/

Concept Development Award – Concept development awards of up to £10,000 for pilot studies to demonstrate the concept of a proposed solution to a societal need.
Impact Plus Award – Awards of up to £40,000 For projects with a clear opportunity and route to market; and for projects with a clear route to external funding such as BBSRC Follow On Fund. Projects will be developed with our Commercialisation Managers and will include a statement on commercial potential and IP position, cash/in-kind contributions from industry and/or a market analysis to ensure value for money and a strong position for further investment..

If you have any questions regarding the call, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk.

If you would like to apply and read more about the scheme, please visit out SharePoint page here. If you would like to speak to one of the team about your project and whether it is eligible for the scheme, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk

Enrol on Develop

Recent episodes include:

LinkedIn Tips and Strategies for Researchers
From Academia to Industry and across 3 Countries
A Career Built on Collaboration

See all Research Culture Uncovered Podcasts– also on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google and Develop.

Gain exclusive access to an external expert to take your research to the next level!
Would you like to have a free 1-2-1 expert consultation with one of our Experts in Residents?
Taj Mattu and Richard Seabrook are available to offer you specialist advice and support to develop your research through the translational pathway. They both have a combined wealth of crucial knowledge, having experience working in industry and directing their own businesses (360 Biomedical Ltd, Nidor Diagnostics). Both Taj and Richard are more than happy to talk to researchers to help advance their research and offer any advise on licensing, IP and academic translation.
If you would like to set up a consultation with Richard or Taj, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk

Training From Other Providers

Bristol Futures – ‘Open online courses’
BILT – Digital Design Course – https://bilt.online/digital-design-course-details
DREI Events
Advanced Computing Research Centre

Follow the link above for details on online training courses currently available

Bristol Clear Bulletin

Posted on 2nd June 2023 by josie.dunne

Friday 02nd June 2023

Your development matters!

Issued every fortnight, this bulletin for Researchers at Bristol brings you the latest news about personal and career development opportunities, both from inside and outside of the University.

If you have any queries or feedback, please contact the Bristol Clear team, bristol-clear@bristol.ac.uk

In this bulletin:

Promotion and End of Contract Q&A

Upcoming Bristol Clear opportunities

Announcements

Training from other providers

Promotion and End of Contract Q&A

Are you unclear about the promotion and end of contract policies and procedures?

Would you like the opportunity to put forward your questions to a memberofthe HR team?

In this 1-hour Q&A session, led by an HR colleague we will screen the Promotion and End of Contract recording (15mins). This will be followed by a 45min Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about where to find important information and who to approach when in need of support.

Enrol on Develop.

Upcoming Bristol Clear and Other Opportunities

Places are now available on the following courses:

06 June 09:30-12:45- Being Strategic About Your Career as a Researcher
07 June 14:00-15:30- Intro to Research Funding [Arts & SSL)
12 June 12:00-13:00- Promotion and End of Contract Q&A
13 June 13:30-17:00- Strong Roots (in person)
15 June 10:00-13:00- Interview Confidence
20 June 10:00-13:00- Developing Your Career Plan (in person)
21 June 13:30-17:00- Working Towards a Lectureship (STEM) in person waiting list
28 June 14:00-15:00- Intro to Writing a Grant Proposal (Arts + SSL)
29 June 10:00-12:30- How to Peer Review Manuscripts for Journals (in person)
18 July 11:00-13:00- Working Towards a Fellowship [Arts & SSL]

To book, please sign in to Develop now and search the catalogue for these course titles.

To book a place when registration has closed, please email sd-course@bristol.ac.uk

Announcements

List of events (details below and on individual event webpages):

A chat with Dr Keziah Davison: Career opportunities beyond academia and how to navigate the transition (1st June, 12:00 to 13:00, online)
Careers in Social Sciences and Policy – panel discussion (8th June, 12:30 to 41:00, online)
Research careers in the Life Sciences – panel discussion (14th June, 11:00 to 12:30, online)
Careers for Engineers – panel discussion (22^nd June, 11:30 to 14:00, online)
Careers in the Arts and Humanities (28^th June, 11:30 to 12:30, online)

Science meets the Arts on the Big Screen at Bristol SciFilmIt Hackthorn
Exciting news! The Bristol SciFilmIt Hackathon team are gearing up for the SciFilmIt Hackathon Bristol 2023 and our team of volunteer sci-comm enthusiasts wants YOU to be a part of it Imagine: Scientists, science enthusiasts, and filmmakers all in one place, exchanging ideas, creating, and having a blast on July 7-9 at the School of Chemistry, University of Bristol🔬🎬 And it’s all completely free, with complimentary food and drinks provided! Sounds like a dream, right?

You don’t need a lab coat or a director’s chair to join. You just need a curious mind, a love for stories, and a knack for adventure. You’ll be grouped into a power team of two scientists, one Black Box (‘the wildcard’), and one filmmaker. And you know what’s even cooler? You’ll be mentored by storytelling wizards, science communication gurus, teamwork champions, and experienced filmmakers throughout this journey. 🧙‍♂️🔬🏆🎥

Ready for the big finale? At the end of these epic three days, your team will have transformed a scientific idea into a captivating short film! And guess what? These cinematic masterpieces will grace the silver screen in a FREE public screening at the Watershed cinema on July 11th! 🎉🍿

So what are you waiting for? Applications are open until the 4th of June (this Sunday!🙀). Just hit this link and you’re one step closer to a mind-blowing SciFilmIt experience: https://scifilmit.com/bristol-2023/. Apply yourself and tell all your friends who are excited about science, film, and art, who have a curious and creative mind!

Got questions? Need more info? Just check out their website or drop a line to bristolhack@scifilm.it! Let’s fuse science and cinema together and create something epic!

Histories of Tobacco- part of the 2023 Research Culture event series
Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building Watershed 1, Canon’s Road Bristol, BS1 5TX
7th June- 2PM- 5PM
The use and trade of tobacco has a long and complex history, and is intertwined with a number of national and global social issues. The history of tobacco provides an insightful and though-provoking perspective on the past, but also a reminder that what is uncontroversial today may be viewed very differently in the future.

We are delighted to be joined by experts in the field including: Ian Tyrrell, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of New South Wales, who brings a wealth of expertise and academic insight into the sociopolitical history of tobacco use, advertising and subsequent health reforms, and Patricia Nez Henderson, a University of Yale alumna and indigenous North American scholar, who became the first indigenous President of the Society for Research on Nicotine or Tobacco.

Join us to learn about:

Tobacco as a sacred product, and its colonization
The social history of tobacco
The (re)discovery of tobacco’s harms and subsequent education campaign

Celebrating Technicians
Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building
11:30AM – 2PM

Join us to;

Celebrate the excellent work carried out by technicians in the research space
Join the discussion with an expert panel on the importance of technical support in research
Network with academic, technical and professional services colleagues and forge new links across the University

Catering (canapes, drinks and snacks) will be provided at this free event.

Celebrating Technicians MRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) 2023- Deadline 5th July
The MRC IAA is now open for applications! Applicants can now apply for funding that aims to support the translation of scientific discoveries in Bristol’s portfolio intervention with broad, lasting impact on human health.

Translational research is the application of fundamental research to create innovations in the diagnosis, treatment, management, or prevention of disease.  Applicants can apply for up to £100,000 for translational projects lasting 6-12 months.

Celebrating Technicians Working with Industry- exciting development opportunity for those who want to work with industry!
We are excited to announce that we will be holding a valuable set of workshop series for technicians and researchers who want to work with Industry. The workshops will be focusing on how to utilise an opportunity with to work with industry, how to engage with industry and how to effectively communicate with industry partners. These workshops are open to technicians and researchers who are interested in furthering their relationship with industry or want start a new one. These workshops are free to attend and have been funded by the Impact Development team.There are three workshops available to attend in June which will be online via Zoom, for more information and a chance to sign up for this extremely beneficial opportunity, please visit this eventbrite page

Any questions, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk.

Recent episodes include:

Becoming A Postgraduate Researcher in Mid Career
From Academia to Industry and across 3 Countries
A Career Built on Collaboration

See all Research Culture Uncovered Podcasts– also on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google and Develop.

BBSRC FTMA Tools and Technologies Translational Support Fund
Gain exclusive access to an external expert to help you to develop plans for the translation or commercialisation of research tools and enabling technologies arising from research in the BBSRC remit. If you have a research tool or enabling technology project that you would like to progress, this is a unique and worthwhile opportunity for project teams that sit within the BBSRC remit (which must include and ECR) to access 1:1 mentoring with our new Entrepreneur in Resident Tajinder Mattu expert in the relevant field.

We are looking for innovative technologies to address current challenges/bottlenecks in human health & disease, agriculture, and animal health. Supported activities might include:

Developing translational plans
Understanding industry needs
Support for introductory conversations with potential project partners
Exploring applications of technologies and markets

If you would like to benefit from this exciting opportunity, please download the application form which can be found on the Sharepoint Page. If you have any questions, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk and susie.maier@bristol.ac.uk

Training From Other Providers

Bristol Futures – ‘Open online courses’
BILT – Digital Design Course – https://bilt.online/digital-design-course-details
DREI Events
Advanced Computing Research Centre

Follow the link above for details on online training courses currently available

Bristol Clear Bulletin

Posted on 3rd May 20235th May 2023 by josie.dunne

Friday 05th May 2023

Your development matters!

Issued every fortnight, this bulletin for Researchers at Bristol brings you the latest news about personal and career development opportunities, both from inside and outside of the University.

If you have any queries or feedback, please contact the Bristol Clear team, bristol-clear@bristol.ac.uk

In this bulletin:

Access to Teaching Opportunities: please let us know about your experience

Upcoming Bristol Clear opportunities

Announcements

Training from other providers

Access to Teaching Opportunities: please let us know about your experience

Have you been involved in teaching activities? Would you like to teach but have not had any opportunity to do so?

Please let us know about your access to teaching opportunities by completing this short survey.

This survey is open to all research staff in a Pathway 2 (P2) role at the University. The focus of this survey is to collect data on access to teaching opportunities for research staff to monitor the implementation of the Policy on teaching opportunities for P2 staff.

Upcoming Bristol Clear and Other Opportunities

Places are now available on the following courses:

09 May 11:00-12:15- Intro to Research Funding (Health & Life Sciences) waiting list
11 May 10:00-13:00- Presenting with Confidence for Researchers
16 May 19:30-16:30- Project Management Tools for Managing your Research Project (in person)
16 May 10:00-12:00- Optimising your LinkedIn Profile (in person) waiting list
17 May 10:30-15:30- Networking for Researchers- A Strategic Approach (in person)
18 May 12:00-13:00- Career Journeys: Discovering Careers Outside of Academia
24 May 09:30-13:00- Working Towards a Lectureship (in person)
06 June 09:30-12:45- Being Strategic About Your Career as a Researcher
07 June 14:00-15:30- Intro to Research Funding [Arts & SSL)
12 June 12:00-13:00- Promotion and End of Contract Q&A
14 June 13:30-17:00- Strong Roots (in person)
15 June 10:00-13:00- Interview Confidence
20 June 10:00-13:00- Developing Your Career Plan (in person)
21 June 13:30-17:00- Working Towards a Lectureship (STEM) in person
28 June 14:00-15:00- Intro to Writing a Grant Proposal (Arts + SSL)
29 June 10:00-12:30- How to Peer Review Manuscripts for Journals (in person)

To book, please sign in to Develop now and search the catalogue for these course titles.

To book a place when registration has closed, please email sd-course@bristol.ac.uk

Announcements

Developing Effective Conversations (Coaching skills)

This interactive programme (2 x face-to-face half days and 1 x 2hr online session) will empower and equip you to use this style in your management/leadership role. For more information please click here.

Workshop dates (3 parts)
•   Workshop 1 (face-to-face): Tues 9 May, 9:30am-1pm
•   Action Learning (online): Mon 12 June, 11am-1pm
•   Workshop 2 (face-to-face): Thurs 20 July, 2pm-4:30pm

BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account – deadline for applications 11th May
The Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation are pleased to announce the BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account call is now open for 2023. Two competitive awards will support projects which de-risk early translation, explore potential markets, advance the translation of research or engage relevant partners. All pathway staff may apply. Funding must be spent by 31st March 2024. The application form and guidelines can be found on the SharePoint page here.

Concept Development Award – Concept development awards of up to £10,000 for pilot studies to demonstrate the concept of a proposed solution to a societal need.
Impact Plus Award – Awards of up to £40,000 For projects with a clear opportunity and route to market; and for projects with a clear route to external funding such as BBSRC Follow On Fund. Projects will be developed with our Commercialisation Managers and will include a statement on commercial potential and IP position, cash/in-kind contributions from industry and/or a market analysis to ensure value for money and a strong position for further investment..

If you have any questions regarding the call, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk.

Grab a slice of the media limelight…
Are you an academic, researcher or PhD candidate who wants to highlight your research and expertise to a global public audience?
The Conversation is a popular news analysis and evidence-based opinion website featuring content written by academics, with editorial support from professional journalists. The articles, routinely picked up by other major national and international media titles, have a monthly audience of 14 million in the UK and more than 64 million across the world. To help you make the most of this great opportunity, a one-hour online media training session is being held on Wednesday, 17 May at 2pm and everyone is welcome.
The interactive session will:

Give pointers on how to create a winning written pitch
Explain different approaches and article types
Offer tips on style, tone, and structure for writing the piece.

Plenty of examples will be provided for illustration and you’ll also be walked through The Conversation’s editorial process. The session is free to attend – simply sign up here to secure your place. Numbers are limited so book in now!

Healthtech social 17th May
To celebrate the first theme in this year’s Event Series exploring all things healthtech, join DREI on Wednesday 17th May for an informal get together with folk from the cluster. Come along to share your healthtech related thoughts, challenges, asks and advice, all helped along with refreshments and pizza.

Whether you’re a digital health startup looking to make new connections, a biotech scaleup seeking investment, a funder seeking promising projects, or an academic looking to collaborate with industry innovators, register today to connect, innovate and collaborate.

To sign up for this event, please visit this eventbrite page.

Handling Challenging Conversations
Wednesday 24th May, 09.30-12.30
This course will support you to have effective and positive conversations both face-to-face and virtually. We will focus on adopting a coaching approach to these conversations and will use a range of practical tools and techniques to develop confidence. Enrol via Develop.

SETsquared Idea2Pitch event
Do you have a great business idea, but don’t know where to start? Or are you unsure what to do in order to grow your technology company? SETSquared Bristol’s Idea2Pitch will help hone your ideas, and shape them into a pitch for gaining interest or support in your venture. Reserve your free spot here!

Rapid Research funding for interdisciplinary health research
The Elizabeth Blackwell Institute has short-term funding available to support interdisciplinary health-related research activities (including development of approaches and connections, coordination work or research) in preparation for external grant applications.
Full details and application form are on the Institute Funding page. Application deadline is midday 25 May 2023 and funding needs to be spent by 31 July 2023. We are supporting health-related research in any context, encourage participation of colleagues from all Faculties and are particularly interested in the following areas:

equitable and sustainable health

climate, environment and health

infectious disease research

mental health

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Nina Couzin, to discuss ideas, or Sarah Blackmore on ebi-health@bristol.ac.uk for process queries.

Working with Industry- exciting development opportunity for those who want to to work with Industry
We are excited to announce that we will be holding a valuable set of workshop series for technicians and researchers who want to work with Industry. The workshops will be focusing on how to utilise an opportunity with to work with industry, how to engage with industry and how to effectively communicate with industry partners. These workshops are open to technicians and researchers who fit within the BBSRC remit, and who are interested in furthering their relationship with industry or want start a new one. These workshops are free to attend and have been funded by the Impact Development team. There are three workshops available to attend in June which will be online via Zoom, for more information and a chance to sign up for this extremely beneficial opportunity, please visit this eventbrite page.

Any questions, please contact lucy.lilwall@bristol.ac.uk.

We are looking for innovative technologies to address current challenges/bottlenecks in human health & disease, agriculture, and animal health. Supported activities might include:

Developing translational plans
Understanding industry needs
Support for introductory conversations with potential project partners
Exploring applications of technologies and markets

Researcher support tools
The Research Application and Award Lifecycle describes the processes to follow from having an initial idea for a research project, to securing funding, through to project delivery and using project outputs. To clarify, simplify and strengthen the current process, a suite of researcher support tools is now available on the RED SharePoint site.
These tools will be piloted until early 2023 when engagement will be reviewed with a view to rolling out permanently. If you have any questions or feedback about the tools or the wider End-to-End project, please contact the project manager: katie.glenton-wall@bristol.ac.uk.

Training From Other Providers

Bristol Futures – ‘Open online courses’
BILT – Digital Design Course – https://bilt.online/digital-design-course-details
DREI Events
Advanced Computing Research Centre

Follow the link above for details on online training courses currently available

Bristol Clear – we’re here if you need to talk

Posted on 20th March 2020 by claudia.gumm

With all that is going on at the moment, we realise that many of you may be finding the situation challenging. Working in unfamiliar ways, and in unfamiliar environments, you may be struggling to know how to do your job, how to structure your time, and how to access the support that would normally be in place from colleagues and the university. More importantly, you might be dealing with new worries – about loved ones and how they are coping, or about your own health and work both now, and in the future.

There is no clear end to the current situation. And so, to support you, we’ve made some changes to our existing provision to make it more accessible to you. We’ve also added some additional provision that is specifically there to support you through the next few months.

Please read on to find out how our support will change, and what more we’re offering.

Training

Our face to face training and workshops will be moving online where possible. We’re currently talking with our training-providers about how we’re going to do this, when, and what form their training will take.

If you are booked onto a workshop or retreat, we will be in touch with you directly when we know more.

Writers’ retreats

All physical writers’ retreats will be moved online. We’re exploring technology that will not only allow us to preserve the peer support of being ‘in the room’ but will also open participation up to a wider audience (including those on the waiting list!). We’ll be able to use this experience to enhance the retreats when we are able to return to normal.

If you’re booked onto a writers’ retreat, we’ll be in touch with a ‘how to’ guide shortly.

1:1s

We can no longer offer face to face career-focused 1:1s. However, anyone who has one booked or who is on the waiting list will be contacted to be told how we will run all of these remotely.

In addition, we are setting up regular, weekly, virtual 1:1 chats for you to talk with someone about how you are finding the current situation. So, if you are struggling with working from home, managing or structuring your day or maintaining your motivation for example, you can talk to us. These can be used for any topic: professional or personal, and are bookable through: https://calendly.com/bristol-clear-1-1-chats/1-1-chats.

Please note, if you are fortunate to have a strong support network, please allow others to take priority so that we can reach those most in need, most quickly.

Mentoring

The Bristol Clear Mentoring scheme continues, but moves online.

All of those who signed up for the current cycle will be hearing shortly who their mentor/mentee will be, and will also receive information about how to set up a virtual meeting.

The Bristol Clear blog

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be using this space to support you to make the most of remote working by looking at how you can structure your time, write effectively at home, protect your well-being (particularly in this period of ‘waiting’), and use social media to stay connected with others and make your work more visible.

We’ll also use this blog to point to other sources of online training.

Bristol Clear emails

We’ll be mainly using email to send out updates, and signpost additional sources of information and support, so – if you are filtering – please keep emails from bristol-clear@bristol.ac.uk out of SPAM. We will temporarily pause sending out the Bristol Clear Bulletin and instead will send individual timely emails with key information about new initiatives, support and opportunities.

Twitter

You can also follow us on Twitter, @UoB_Researchers.

May… is CROS month

Posted on 12th April 201912th April 2019 by mg2990

Next month, all month, the University of Bristol will be running the CROS survey.

CROS is the Careers in Research Online Survey. It’s the (only) national online survey specifically aimed at capturing the experience of research staff in UK universities.

It’s national – in 2013 it was run by 68 universities, in 2015 by 72, and in 2017 by 67 universities. In 2017, over 7500 research staff filled it in.

It’s also local – At Bristol, in 2017, we got about 600 responses… that represents nearly 40% of our Research Staff community.

Having that many responses is hugely important, because it gives us a reliable picture of how we’re doing, and allows us to argue from evidence for more and better provision.

… and the local aspect matters, because in addition to a set of national questions, we can add questions of our own.

This year, we’ve been working with your Research Staff Reps to include questions that address the concerns of research staff at Bristol. So, in addition to the core question set, there will be sections on:

Research staff well-being and work-life balance.
Progression and Promotion.
… and how useful and accessible the wider (particularly career development) support that the UoB provides actually is.

We’ll be working with your Reps to communicate CROS, and building up to the month with some more blog posts that describe how it works and how we’re going to communicate and use the findings.

In the meantime, is it enough to whet your appetite if I tell you that there’s also a prize for at least one lucky completer…