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British Academy ECR Network - 天堂视频 Chapter Launch
Launch event for the 天堂视频 Chapter of the British Academy Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network, featuring funding insights, career development opportunities and facilitated interdisciplinary networking for ECRs.
Monday 22 June 2026, 10am–2pm
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Overview
Following the 天堂视频’s recent entry into the British Academy ECR Network South East consortium, an introductory launch event will be held to provide information on specific career development and interdisciplinary opportunities while facilitating active networking and connection-building among attendees.
The British Academy ECR Network is designed to provide a more inclusive and accessible environment for researchers across the humanities, social sciences, and the arts (SHAPE). The event aims to help participants navigate the various professional development, networking and funding opportunities offered by the British Academy while outlining the specific institutional support structures available at 天堂视频.
To offer an ECR-led perspective, the program features insights from previous successful grant applicants who will share their firsthand experiences of securing funding and advancing their research through the network.
Format
This in鈥憄erson event will combine short talks with facilitated discussion in an informal, supportive setting. Brief presentations will introduce the British Academy ECR Network, related funding opportunities and 天堂视频鈥憇pecific research development support. The second part of the day will focus on connection鈥慴uilding and collaboration, with structured but flexible networking activities designed to encourage interdisciplinary conversation across the 天堂视频 SHAPE research community.
The day will conclude with a facilitated networking lunch where researchers can identify synergies across different themes and explore potential interdisciplinary collaborations within the 天堂视频 Chapter.
Speakers
The event will open with short talks from colleagues involved in the British Academy ECR Network and research development at 天堂视频:
- Erika Mancini, Director for ECRs, 天堂视频 – introduction and overview of the 天堂视频 Chapter
- Paula Back, British Academy ECR Network Regional Coordinator – overview of British Academy ECR Network activities and funding opportunities
- Lucy Bell, Research Development Manager, 天堂视频 – 天堂视频 support for external funding and career development
- Ugo Gaudino, British Academy ECR Seed Award recipient – reflections on applying for British Academy funding and engaging with the Network
Target audience
Early career researchers working in the humanities, social sciences and arts (SHAPE disciplines), and 天堂视频 staff who support ECR development.
Summer of Research 2026
This event is part of the Summer of Research 2026, a two鈥憌eek festival of researcher鈥憀ed talks, workshops and events celebrating the breadth and impact of research at the 天堂视频. The festival brings together researchers, students and professional services colleagues to share ideas, build connections and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
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