En route to Milton Keynes & the OU for the launch of their Research Capability Hub. I'm there as the link to Scotland, via UoE so if you are a social scientist developing research skills training & would like this to reach a wider audience, supported by the OU's unique expertise, more here rch.ac.uk
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Best enjoyed with a bingo card for you to complete according to your own experiences. HOUSE! katharinehubbard.blog/2026/01/20/t... @katharinehubbard.bsky.social
Giving this another plug - Please share with anyone who has Round 9 UKRI FLF Interview in May. I've shared some of the learning from my role as a roving panel member - includes a slide deck if you're briefing interviewees or convening mock panels. Good Luck! www.flfdevnet.com/2025/04/16/i...
Preparing for your Round 9 UKRI FLF Interview in a few weeks? Or supporting someone? I've shared some of the learning from my role as a roving panel member - includes a slide deck if you're briefing interviewees or convening mock panels. Good Luck! www.flfdevnet.com/2025/04/16/i...
If you or someone you know is working on their UKRI FLF reviewer response, this is a brain dump from me based on questions over the rounds. Not perfect (done & available > perfect) but will respond to any comments to improve.
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Today* I am angry. Yet another person I know who exhibits toxic behaviour in the workplace has been ‘failed upwards’. This is a well known phenomenon whereby individuals are not sacked for poor beh…
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This blog is aimed at Round 9 FLF applicants who have been invited to interview and colleagues supporting their preparation. As well as walking through the interview process and suggesting strategies ...
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