If you had the power to change Higher Education and improve the experiences of Black postgraduates, what would you do? This creative workshop provides a space for Black and mixed Black heritage postgraduates to share their experiences of being a researcher at the University of Leicester and their ideas for how we can improve things […]
How can we move beyond representation and put the experiences of Black researchers at the centre of our efforts to improve research culture? In this special online roundtable, students and staff from each of the four Colleges and central professional services will speak about their experiences of academia and how we can change the culture […]
The second round of the I-REACCH Inclusive Research Culture Fund is now open! The Wellcome I-REACCH project is excited to announce its second round of funding for small projects which aim to make the research culture at Leicester more inclusive. Projects might focus on a particular research environment (e.g. School or subject area) or community […]
Join Dr Helen Foster (Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare) for this series of creative writing workshops which use the power of words and stories to support wellbeing. Through a series of guided writing activities, reflective prompts, and collaborative discussion, these sessions will help you to understand and express your experiences as a researcher and some […]
Help shape the future of the e-Career Passport: a new digital platform for early career researchers Over recent months, we’ve gathered insights from students and staff across the University to understand what features and design elements would be most valuable. Now, we’re ready to share the first iteration of the platform—and we need your feedback. […]
The UK higher education sector is in a period of profound change that is impacting researchers and research culture. This online workshop with culture consultancy Kin & Co is designed to help you better navigate through it. You’ll be introduced to simple but effective frameworks for understanding and responding to different levels of uncertainty. Learn […]
Join Dr Helen Foster (Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare) for this series of creative writing workshops which use the power of words and stories to support wellbeing. Through a series of guided writing activities, reflective prompts, and collaborative discussion, these sessions will help you to understand and express your experiences as a researcher and some […]
Join Dr Helen Foster (Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare) for this series of creative writing workshops which use the power of words and stories to support wellbeing. Through a series of guided writing activities, reflective prompts, and collaborative discussion, these sessions will help you to understand and express your experiences as a researcher and some […]
Pilot CIRCLE – Our Empathic Leadership Toolkit! We’re inviting the research community to pilot CIRCLE (Creating Inclusive Research Cultures through Leading with Empathy) a flexible and adaptable toolkit designed to create more inclusive and empathic research environments at Leicester. Informed by real-world experiences and insights, CIRCLE is the result of close collaboration with our research community. Explore it your way, share what works […]
Let’s Talk About Research Culture I-REACCH is working to build a more inclusive and diverse research culture at the University of Leicester. We’d love to have a conversation with research and research-supporting colleagues to hear your experiences and ideas around: · How diversity and inclusivity are fostered within research groups and support teams. · What […]
You are warmly invited to a workshop exploring how the Wellcome I-REACCH project can leave a meaningful legacy at the University of Leicester. Together we’ll look at themes such as collaboration, sector pressures, sustaining change, and overcoming barriers. In person: Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10am – 11:15am (refreshments will be provided) Online: Wednesday 21st January […]
You are warmly invited to a workshop exploring how the Wellcome I-REACCH project can leave a meaningful legacy at the University of Leicester. Together we’ll look at themes such as collaboration, sector pressures, sustaining change, and overcoming barriers. In person: Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10am – 11:15am (refreshments will be provided) Online: Wednesday 21st January […]