The Department of Philosophy is delighted to announce that Dr Alisa Mandrigin, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department has been awarded a British Academy Rising Star Engagement Research Award for 2016 (one of only 29 awards made from a high-calibre field of applications). This scheme provides funding of up to £15,000 to distinguished Early Career Researchers to assist their career development through organising interdisciplinary events for other Early Career Researchers and Alisa’s project will run from April 2016 to March 2017.

Abstract for the project:

The aim of the Early Career Mind Network project is to establish a strong network of early career researchers in the philosophy of mind who do not yet have permanent positions in academic philosophy. This group faces particular challenges that can hinder career progress, in particular a lack of opportunities to engage with our peers and with the public. This initiative addresses the challenges we face by providing opportunities for peer-to-peer research, professional guidance and public engagement.

The project is structured around three initiatives:

(1) a series of research forums will allow participants to engage in research- focused discussions, providing the foundations for outstanding and innovative research;

(2) a conference will allow participants to share their work with world-leading senior academics, thereby expanding their network of contacts and collaborators;

(3) an engagement event will cultivate the abilities of early career philosophers of mind to contribute to public debate and policy making about the mind, mental health and well-being."

For more information on the Early Career Mind network please see : http://earlycareermindnetwork.squarespace.com/