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Are you a researcher or research professional in a UK Higher Education Institution?

Researchers at the University of Warwick are inviting you to take part in an online survey exploring wellbeing in the UK research workforce.

The survey is anonymous and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. As a thank-you for taking part, participants can opt into a prize draw for the chance to win 1 of 2 £50 e-vouchers. Findings will inform the development of more effective wellbeing support across UK HEIs.

You are eligible to participate if you:

· Are aged 18 or over

· Are able to give informed consent

· Are comfortable completing the survey in English

· Identify as a researcher or research professional working in a UK HEI.

Take part

For more information, please contact Amber Tout (Amber.Tout@warwick.ac.uk) or Elena Riva (E.Riva@warwick.ac.uk).

IATL module Global Connections student Vivienne Ponsford created a stop motion animation exploring the question "Is a person a place?" and was supported by IATL to present at BCUR 2026, University of Glasgow. Making the animation was one of the most rewarding parts of my degree so far, as it brought together academic research with something deeply personal...presenting at BCUR was a particularly special experience. I was nervous as it was a creative presentation, and I felt quite exposed, but the audience's reaction was overwhelmingly positive'

Do you have insight into staff wellbeing support in a UK Higher Education Institution?

We are looking for individuals with knowledge of organisational policies, programmes, and/or practices to take part in a survey exploring what institutions are doing to address causes of workplace stress and poor wellbeing among researchers and research professionals.

The survey aims to identify current provisions, gaps, and examples of good practice across the sector.

You are eligible to participate if you:

· Are aged 18 or over

· Are able to give informed consent

· Are comfortable completing the survey in English

· Work in UK Higher Education

· Have an awareness of, or responsibility for, staff wellbeing provision or organisational practices.

Take part here: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVfEVWsqI3zFpQi

For further information please contact Amber Tout (Amber.Tout@warwick.ac.uk) and/or Elena Riva (E.Riva@warwick.ac.uk).

We are delighted to announce that we are extending the submission deadline for ICUR 2026 until Monday 13th April 2026.

Submit your abstract today using this link: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80140/submitter?source_id=a57a57f4-7c71-4b0d-8aea-4f72fc64f719

Research Culture Week session: “How You Can Get Involved in Research as an Undergraduate” On Tuesday 24th March from 14:00 – 15:00, the Student Research team from the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) are hosting an informative session designed to introduce undergraduates to the possibilities of getting involved in research early in their university career.

The IATL Student Research Support team is partnering with an Erasmus+ funded project on Undergraduate Research in Europe — the same initiative helping to launch European versions of our popular Posters in ParliamentLink opens in a new window Link opens in a new windowevent, leading up to a Posters in Brussels showcase later this year.

As part of this project, a team led by Humboldt University in Berlin is exploring how undergraduate students across Europe (including the UK and Ireland) perceive research, researchers, and civic engagement. This is a chance for Warwick students to make sure your perspectives shape this international study.

If you’d like to help ensure Warwick voices are represented, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey: https://umfrage.hu-berlin.de/index.php/969586?lang=enLink opens in a new window

Your contribution really does make a difference — and it only takes a moment! The survey is currently open until midday on 31st March.

Applications for IATL Project Support Funding 2026 are now openLink opens in a new window. The application deadline is Wednesday 1 April at 23:59.

IATL provides funding and support for student-led research projects. This year’s call for student-led projects centres around student research: successful projects will be aligned with one or more of the guiding themesLink opens in a new window outlined, and must include undergraduate(s) on the research team.

If you would like to speak to a member of the Student Research team about your project idea before you submit a proposal, you can book a drop-in session online: IATL Project Support Drop-InLink opens in a new window. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 1^st April 2026 at 23.59 UK time.

On Tuesday 24^th March from 14:00 – 15:00, the Student Research team from the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) are hosting an informative session designed to introduce undergraduates to the possibilities of getting involved in research early in their university career. Follow the link to find out more.

We are delighted to announce that we are extending the submission deadline for ICUR 2026 until Monday 13^th April 2026. Submit your abstract today using this link: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80140/submitter?source_id=a57a57f4-7c71-4b0d-8aea-4f72fc64f719Link opens in a new window

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