This event is co-led by @ahgchen.bsky.social and @madeleineingham.bsky.social and is supported by the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Doctoral Events Grant.

Our research day is open to PGRs and ECRs across the @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social institutions, hosted at the University of Birmingham

We are extremely grateful and excited to hear and learn from our invited speakers: Dr Amy Burrell, Dr Sarah Rockowitz, Dr Laura Stevens and Dr Katharina Karcher.

🌐 Explore more:
🔗 Website: srnmidlands.com
📝 Blog: blog.srnmidlands.com
🦋 Bluesky: srnmidlands.bsky.social

Whether you're just starting your PhD or deep into your research journey, we'd love to welcome you into the network. Visit our website to join!

🎯 Our goal?
To foster a supportive community through peer learning, shared experiences, and open dialogue. While we’re not a formal support network, we aim to support each other in meaningful ways.

🛠 What have we been up to?
📚 Curated a resource list
🗣 Posted a joint commentary on an article on Best practices for supporting researchers’ mental health in EDR
🧠 Arranged a workshop on EDR led by Dr Georgia Bird at the MGS ESRC DTP Conference
✉ A mailing list & chat to connect researchers together

💬 What’s it all about?
We host monthly hybrid meetings (usually at the University of Birmingham), where members shape the agenda. Discussions range from challenges faced in our research to useful readings and shared insights, all in a welcoming, informal setting.

We're open to further ideas on what would benefit PhDs and ECRs the most! So do get into contact with us if you're interested in helping out.

🔐 Members can access it here: members.srnmidlands.com (login required)

This is just one of the ways we’re building a supportive, peer-led space for PhD students across the Midlands.