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Thu Jan 23 13:00:11 GMT 2025

Dear all,

See below – of interest for early-career researchers (PhD students in particular) in need of travel funds.

This has been sent to all members of staff, I think, but I thought I would forward it here since I am aware not everybody reads messages from the Research Academy (in fact, I know that for some of you the default action with this messages is to pipe them to /dev/null).

Best wishes,

Alfonso

Alfonso Aragón-Salamanca
Professor of Astronomy

School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Nottingham
Room B106b, Centre for Astronomy and Particle Theory
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK

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Sent: 23 January 2025 12:08
To: Alfonso Aragon-salamanca (staff) <ppzaa at exmail.nottingham.ac.uk>
Subject: Supervisor News

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Supervisor News

23 January 2025

Dear Alfonso,

I am delighted to announce that the Researcher Academy has successfully secured funding to reinstate the Conference Travel and Training Fund (CTTF) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Despite the challenging funding landscape, the Researcher Academy remains committed to supporting researchers by creating opportunities for career development and broadening their experience.

This year, the CTTF will run six funding rounds, providing financial support for postgraduate researchers (PGR) and early career research-focussed (ECR) staff to access professional development activities beyond the University. These include in-person and online conferences, structured training events, and other opportunities that enhance researcher mobility and raise academic profiles.

Over nearly two decades, the CTTF has awarded over half a million pounds to empower researchers to present at academic conferences, collaborate internationally, and undertake interdisciplinary projects. These activities not only enhance their professional growth but also build valuable networks and raise the visibility of our research community.

Applications will be reviewed monthly on a rolling basis for the next six months, with the first round closing on Wednesday 19 February. As this is a highly competitive process with a limited budget, please encourage your PGR students and ECR colleagues to plan early and explore additional funding sources to support their applications.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate the impact of this funding on their research or career through a short feedback form and will be invited to write a blog or create a vlog, further amplifying the reach of their research.

Please visit our SharePoint page<https://u.nottingham.ac.uk/c/AQjZ2g8QtoB1GObnxgEg_OLOGgWib8a9y4c6aD36YJhNHuqwWrZziouEyaGQZ2davB8H> for detailed information on the application process, future deadlines, and eligibility criteria.

The Researcher Academy is proud to support PGRs and ECRs, enabling them to make the most of opportunities to showcase their research and advance their careers.

Best wishes

Dr Victoria Sedman

Head of Researcher Development at the Researcher Academy

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RSVP

New ‘Just One Thing’ Series Launches

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This month, RSVP (Next Generation Research Supervision) launched the Just One Thing (JOT) series, a monthly one-hour online event focused on practical supervisory support and CPD. The first session, held on Monday 20 January, was a pilot for this shared practice initiative, with plans to offer both in-person and online sessions in the future.

Follow our SharePoint for details on upcoming JOT events.

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Other news

Supervisor SharePoint updates

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We are continually enhancing the Research Supervisor SharePoint site to better support our supervisor community. As part of these updates, we have introduced a newly updated Short Courses Training page, where you can find a comprehensive list of relevant training opportunities for supervisors. Visit the page today to discover the courses available to support your development.

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Wellbeing

UKCGE event: Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff who Support PGRs

Wednesday 5 February, 1-2.30pm

This online event, organised by the UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE), will focus on the wellbeing of staff who support Postgraduate Researchers.

The UKCGE is the national representative body for postgraduate education and research which, as the third-largest representative body of its kind in the world, represents 92% of all UK postgraduate research provision.

More details about the session will be available nearer the date, but you can reserve your place now on their website. To access this session free of charge, please register using your University of Nottingham email address.

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Dates and events

Get Engaged with Policy! Lunchtime speaker sessions
Starts Wednesday 12 February

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Discover how researchers can drive meaningful change by shaping policy on societal, economic, and global issues. Gain valuable insights from academics who have successfully influenced the policymaking process.

This four-part series runs from 12-1pm, starting Wednesday 12 February, with subsequent sessions on Wednesday 26 February, Monday 10 March, and Monday 24 March.

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Other news

University launches redesigned research webpages

The university has launched redesigned research webpages, aligning with its updated international research and knowledge exchange strategy.

The new pages showcase our research priorities, global impact, and opportunities for collaboration while offering an inclusive and accessible platform. Featuring dynamic content, the webpages make it easier to promote research news, events, and innovations.

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Funding

Funding to support researchers return to work

This month, the university is launching the Return to Research Scheme, a transformative initiative designed to support researchers returning to work after extended leave.

The scheme, part of the university’s commitment to an inclusive and vibrant Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) culture, provides targeted funding and support for staff aiming to re-establish their research careers following significant breaks for parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, or long-term illness.

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Researcher voices

Raise your profile and inspire your fellow researchers

The Researcher Academy is your network, and we aim to reflect and amplify the diversity of the research community's needs and aspirations at Nottingham.

We want to help you share your unique experiences, support your colleagues, and expand your professional reach. One powerful way to do this is by contributing to a blog or vlog to be featured on our Researcher Academy channels.

Let your voice be heard, connect with your peers, and make a lasting impact on the research community.

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Research Culture

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Postgraduate Researchers from Diverse Backgrounds: A Framework for Defining, Measuring and Supporting Success

Measures for success in postgraduate research are not well-established beyond narrow measures such as thesis submission and completion rates, career destinations and publication metrics.

This framework sets out how to define, measure and support success more broadly and includes case studies of existing and emerging practice as well as specific experiences of PGRs from different backgrounds.

This framework is the latest addition to the Researcher Academy’s portfolio of best practice guides aimed at supporting colleagues to recruit, retain, and support students with the highest potential and desire to succeed in a diverse PGR community.

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Opportunity for your postgraduate researchers

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Researcher Academy Placements and Internships

As a research supervisor, your endorsement is vital in helping your students benefit from our enriching placements programme.

These placements offer invaluable experiential learning through paid opportunities with flexible hours, collaborating with a range of employers from local businesses to multinational organisations.

Research shows that alumni who participate in our placements achieve better degree outcomes, enjoy higher employability rates, and command more competitive salaries than their peers.

They are also more likely to complete their thesis successfully and on time compared to the broader PGR cohort. Your support can make a significant difference in helping students take full advantage of these opportunities.

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Community

Helping your new PGRs get started on their research journey

We recently welcomed a new cohort of postgraduate research students to the university. To help them settle in, we recommend they join one of our workshops aimed at helping them understand what to expect and how to manage the process effectively.

If you are supervising one of these new PhD students, please do encourage them to join one of our sessions. They can complete the online self-study, Understanding Your Research Degree Course<https://u.nottingham.ac.uk/c/AQjZ2g8QtoB1GObnxgEg_-XNGq2m3KwUmBXk4p-NmwFhiVwMi9nnp7nhG59eSU7RdIB8>, or join us in-person for Riddles of the Doctorate<https://u.nottingham.ac.uk/c/AQjZ2g8QtoB1GObnxgEggObNGsxffYyAR0sYKDgobUtUX88N05o-EsGQak3BxJJl8HhB>.

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