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AMBER (“enhAnced Mobile BiomEtRics”) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network addressing a range of current issues facing biometric solutions on mobile devices. AMBER will comprise ten integrated Marie Skłodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR) projects across five EU universities. The … Continue reading →

14:00-16:00, Thurs 16 March  Venue TBC Dr Kay Guccione Research Mentoring and Coaching, University of Sheffield ‘Fellowship Ahoy!’ was a research project based at the University of Sheffield, exploring the development of research career independence and focussing on 5 areas … Continue reading →

  12:30-14:30, Tuesday 7 March Venue TBC The next Early Career Researcher Network events this term will explore issues around getting published in the most appropriate places for your research. Getting published is the cornerstone of a successful and sustainable … Continue reading →

12:30-14:30, Wednesday 1 March 2017 Venue TBC The next Early Career Researcher Network event this term will be run by Dr Rebekah Higgitt (History) and will look at how best to use social media to support your research. Technology is … Continue reading →

As some of you may well know, ESRC has an open call for  Secondary Data Analysis Initiative (SDAI). This funding stream aims to deliver high-quality high-impact research through the deeper exploitation of major data resources created by the ESRC and … Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that the Wellcome Trust will be visiting the University of Kent on 23rd February 2017. The Trust last visited Kent six years ago and in that time their funding schemes have changed considerably, with more … Continue reading →

Following a successful launch of the first ever “Shut up and Write” – grants writing workshops in September, I am pleased to invite you back to the weeklong writing retreat – w/c 9th January 2017!  The idea behind this week … Continue reading →

30 November, 2pm Medway Campus, Room TBC Technology is changing the way we access information, and how we communicate. Nowhere is this more apparent than in academia. Social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and blogging platforms such … Continue reading →

Applying for European Research Funding in the Humanities Monday 5 December 11.00 -12.30 followed by lunch One to one sessions available 14.00-16.00 Venue: tbd EU funding is a process. At its heart, you need a good team and a powerful … Continue reading →