We are excited to announce the RKEDF Early Career Researcher Network 2024-25 training programme. Please note, these sessions are open to ECRs, PGRs and MCAs. Maybe you’ve had a break from research and want to hone your skills – all are welcome!
The ECR network meets monthly, with a great line-up of events and networking opportunities. Many of the sessions will have a theme, a discussion on a popular topic, followed by more general Q&A and networking. Some sessions are drop-in surgeries where you can pop in for a chat with other Early Career Researchers, or to discuss concerns if you need a bit of guidance. Follow up support is also available if needed. There is a mix of online and in person sessions. You can find details about the content of each session and book your place by clicking the event title or visit the RKEDF SharePoint. All sessions with * are also open to PGRs. Please note, you can only currently book onto sessions until December. Bookings for later sessions will open in December.
| Workshop theme | Date | Time |
F2F/online |
| Introduction/New to BU?* Everything you wanted to know about being an ECR (but were afraid to ask) | 02/10/2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | F2F |
| Academic Publishing* Where to start, gaining experience and what to avoid | 30/10/2024 | 13:00 – 14:00 | F2F |
| Ethics – Clinical research governance* | 04/11/2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | online |
| Ethics – Values, standards & BU process * | 04/11/24 | 12.00 – 13:00 | online |
| REF for ECRs* A Beginner’s Guide | 20/11/2024 | 13:00 – 15:00 | F2F |
| Surgery: ECR drop in session | 04/12/2024 | 13:00 – 14:00 | online |
| Demonstrating research impact* | 03/02/2025 | 14:00 – 16:00 | F2F |
| Work/life balance for ECRs and PGRs* | 12/02/2025 | 13:00-14:00 | F2F |
| Imposter Syndrome* | 19/03/2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 | F2F |
| Surgery and/or Pay Prog & Promo | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Ethics – Clinical research governance* | 19/05/2025 | 11:00 – 12:00 | online |
| Ethics – Values, standards & BU process * | 19/05/2025 | 12:00 – 13:00 | online |
| Professional Practice for ECRs* (reviewing, external examining, joining associations, doing KE, PE follow up, impact) | 21/05/2025 | 13:00 – 14:00 | TBC |
| Workshop tied to the Research Conference/ Public Engagement and Impact* (Including NGT scheme) | TBC | TBC | F2F |
If you have any questions, please contact the RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk











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