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An alliance of four of the most research-intensive and innovative universities in the UK: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do: gw4.ac.uk

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New Seed Funding Opportunity for GW4 Researchers!

Looking for seed funding to elevate your research? The GW4 Generator Fund is now open for applications.

We're offering up to £20,000 to support innovative research and collaborative communities across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis.
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
2-weeks on we are still buzzing from the GW4 Innovation Showcase at the House of Commons, sponsored by Claire Hazelgrove MP (Filton & Bradley Stoke).

Check out our highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Us...

@uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk
GW4 innovation Showcase at the House of Commons
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November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
⏰ Last chance to register is tonight! ⏰ Sign up at t.co/ECoHNmsb9g!
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
⏰ Registration deadline extended! ⏰ Sign up by Thurs. 6 Nov. for our workshop on antimicrobial resistance on 20 Nov.
lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD
Places will be confirmed by Mon. 10 Nov.
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
💊Read the latest GW4 AMR Alliance Newsletter - October 2025! 👇https://mailchi.mp/3393d6724091/gw4-amr-alliance-newsletter-october25?e=7187fc8469
⏰And remember to sign up for the workshop!
Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD
💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators?

🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support?

👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...
October 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD
💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators?

🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support?

👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...
GW4 AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop - GW4
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025, 10:30 – 16:30 (welcome refreshments from 10:00, prompt start at 10:30).Venue: Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6HY. We are delighted to announce t...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reminder! Deadline to apply is midday today!
How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully?

Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications!

This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators?

🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support?

👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...
GW4 AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop - GW4
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025, 10:30 – 16:30 (welcome refreshments from 10:00, prompt start at 10:30).Venue: Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6HY. We are delighted to announce t...
gw4.ac.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully?

Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications!

This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP
September 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂
We’re thrilled to be launching  two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk
September 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Researchers from the #GW4Alliance unis of @exeter.ac.uk and @bristoluni.bsky.social have been awarded $4.5million to drive new research into heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and its causes:

Read the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/groundb...
August 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📢 A new GW4 Connect initiative is now supporting neurodivergent ECRs across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis.

This cross-institutional programme fosters peer support, shared learning, and inclusive practice; empowering researchers to navigate academic careers with confidence.

buff.ly/hyoiDmb
July 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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A fruitful day! Exciting ideas emerging through connections and amazing talks by Kelly, @abbeyjrowe.bsky.social
from Cardiff and Doretta, Siobhan from Exeter!
@gw4alliance.bsky.social @drjennyallen.bsky.social @amyshakeshaft.bsky.social @cassandralowe.bsky.social @foteini-tseliou.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
GW4 welcomes the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the government’s ambitious agenda for the UK to become the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030 and, by 2035, the third most important Life Sciences economy globally.

Read our full response: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-res...
July 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Last week, #GW4 joined a special event at the National Composites Centre to celebrate the launch of Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest supercomputer. 💻

Developed by @bristoluni.bsky.social w/ #HPE and #NVIDIA, this extraordinary facility will supercharge the UK’s research capabilities. 🚀🔬
July 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Deadline extended!

Global Majority PGRs — you now have until midday Friday 18 July to apply for GW4 Connect.

Join a 10-month programme designed to support your research journey, build community & centre your lived experience.

🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/XAnrfMe

#GW4Connect #PostgradSupport
July 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The latest GW4 Newsletter is here!🎉

🔹 Meet our new Interim Head of GW4
🔹 Explore our new Collaboration Guide for practical advice on building successful research collaborations
🔹 Read our response to the UK government's Modern Industrial Strategy

📬 Don’t miss out: mailchi.mp/gw4/gw4-news...
July 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🚨 Last Chance Alert! 🚨

Time’s running out to apply for the GW4 Connect Peer Support Programme; designed for postgraduate researchers from the Global Majority. Applications close midday TOMORROW (Wednesday, 9 July 2025). Don’t miss out!
July 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Have you spotted our new online collaboration guide? It’s been designed to support productive and effective research collaborations and developed with input from researchers across #GW4. Take a look: buff.ly/RuOu8a1
July 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
📣 2 weeks left! Are you a Global Majority PGR at Bath, Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter? Join GW4 Connect; an expert-led prog to help you thrive in your PhD, build a community & grow in confidence.

🔗buff.ly/fbNMJL2

@uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk
June 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Join our three-part webinar series this June and July. Explore how Design Research and Co-Design are shaping the future of UK housing, with insights from the #TransformingHomes consortium and partners. Register now to secure your place. #UKRI #AHRC #GreenTransition
May 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Cross-institutional research collaborations took the spotlight at this year's GW4 Generator Showcase and Launch Event, which brought together multidisciplinary researchers from #GW4 @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social & @exeter.ac.uk.

🔗https://buff.ly/NJAenWK
June 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Day 1 of #BristolDataWeek2025 is officially over!

Today we had our Introduction to Python training session, Essentials of Working with Sensitive Research Data workshop, and the @gw4alliance.bsky.social‬ AI and Data Science: AI, Climate and Health event.

Thank you to all of our speakers!
June 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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CLIMAR webinar!🦠💻🌍
Harnessing AI to navigate the multimodal complexity of AMR.
12 June 11.00-12.00 BST. Register now! climar.org/harnessing-a...
@willhgaze.bsky.social @gw4alliance.bsky.social @target-amr.bsky.social @ukri.org @ecehh.org #ai #amr
May 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A brilliant start to today's #GW4Alliance Generator Showcase Event where we're welcoming our newly-funded Generator Fund communities and celebrating some of the successes of last year's research projects.

gw4.ac.uk/news/fuellin...
May 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM