The Early Career Network is launching a year-long workshop and podcast series that tackles key issues related to academic career development, relevant to all disciplines.

In an informative, collegiate setting, this series aims to help Early Career Researchers (ECRs) navigate the academic sector in contemporary turbulent times. 

The Keep Momentum series is developed by ECRs for ECRs, but mid-career scholars and advanced postgraduate researchers are welcome to attend. Organised and hosted by ECRs across different schools, each session will focus on a specific topic and involve discussion and insights from a senior academic. 

Keep Momentum series schedule 

Rejection, organised by School of Applied Sciences 

Book your place now for the event on 5 November 2025 (12.30-1.20pm) in Cockcroft 327 on how to cope with rejection and feedback, with insights from Professor Susan Sandeman. 

 

Wellbeing, organised by the School of Humanities and Social Science and the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences

Book your place here for the next event on 29 January 2026 (2.00-3.00pm) in Mithras City Lab on the topic of protecting your wellbeing with activities, thoughts and discussions from Susan De Jesus. 

 

Inspiration 

In March, organised by School of Business and Law and School of Arts and Media

 

Collaboration  

In May, organised by School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering 

Missed an Event? No problem! Keep Momentum is also available as a podcast 
Listen to Dr Sarah Purnell’s insights on turning a rejection into success (November 2025).
Listen to Susan De Jesus on wellbeing in conversation Angela Gurney and Warren Stewart (January 2026)

 

 

 

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