If you work in social care in Wales, don’t miss out on our free online training about ‘Demystifying evaluation’. 📅 Our next round of training sessions begin on 10 October at 1pm. 👉 Book your place on Eventbrite: ow.ly/T5vi50Thvuw

The launch of the latest cycle of our Research Workshop Grant Scheme, with an additional focus on pathways to peace, expands its scope and cements its place in Wales’ research landscape. learnedsociety.wales/society-launch… The deadline for applications is 31 October 2024.

...and the winner of this year’s Visualising Research Competiton, earning £250 is... Moira Vincentelli with their image ‘Hijab, global and local’ 🥳 Moira is a PhD researcher in Fine Art who has been researching the hijab and working with Muslim women in Ceredigion.

The runners-up, winning £50 each are... Nikki Ewing, Lecturer in Education with their image ‘Visible Women’ Dr Tracy Simpson, Postdoc on the Eco Citizens project with their image, ‘Ecological Citizens’ Congratulations, both! 🥳

And lastly, the People’s Vote winner, voted for by *you*, is... Dr Chelsea Batty & Tom King’s joint entry, ‘Mind over Muscle: A Powerlifter’s Journey with Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment Therapy’. Their winning image has won £50 and has been placed onto small notebooks 🖼

Day 2 of our Staff Conference starts with The Big WU quiz of the year, followed by ‘What it’s like to be a research student’ at Wrexham. This afternoon we have CYFLE in action – Welsh Language Case Studies with Elen Mai Nefydd, & Race Equality: Beyond Words with Yasmin Washbrook

Wrexham Talks Research is back and packed with a wonderful variety of public lectures! First up, a special lecture by several members of staff across sport, simulation, occupational therapy, and health sciences for ‘Healthcare Heroes: Tomorrow’s World’. eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthcare-h…

Health and Care Health and Care Research Wales launches 2024 conference programme for 10 October There are still spaces for online attendance, and the conference will include expert speakers from across health, social care, Welsh Government and more. Register: healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/res…

We’re well into #FairTradeFortnight now which is all about ‘being the change’. Contribute to a fairer, more sustainable future for food production. Check out Dr Isabella Nyambayo’s work on ‘Closing the loop in Welsh Agriculture & Food Circular Economy’ wrexham.ac.uk/research/our-r…

Congratulations to Lisa Formby, Dr Sue Horder, Tomas ap Sion, and Karen Rhys-Jones for contributing to the upcoming book, ‘Working with Uncertainty for Educational Change: Orientations for Professional Practice’ 🥳 Their piece is titled, ‘Navigating Curriculum Uncertainty...’

Subscribe to Senedd Research – it publishes politically impartial research articles to aid Members of the Senedd, their staff, Senedd Committees, and the public. wales.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c1…

It was wonderful to be invited to co-launch the Statement of Commitment Guidance document at the TrACE Community of Practice this afternoon. I was really pleased to be in the Task and Finish Group with colleagues from various sectors to help shape the document 🪷

AHRC continues investment in UK-German research partnerships ukri.org/news/ahrc-cont…

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Collaborative Computational Communities ukri.org/opportunity/co…

#EuropeanHydrogenWeek Interested in how hydrogen may be used in the energy transition? Brussels Expo... euhydrogenweek.eu

It’s Professional Care Workers’ Week 2024 If you’re interested in the future of social care, check out the care workers’ charity website – they are hosting virtual panels, information sessions, and celebrations of care workers. thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/pcww2024/

We are pleased to share that Professor Paul Davies has officially started in his role as our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Read more about his appointment here: orlo.uk/VqDX4

If you haven’t yet met Prof. Anne Nortcliffe, come along to their Inaugural lecture on 5 November: “Engineering inclusivity in STEAM, How?” eventbrite.co.uk/e/professor-an…