Tag: Research Staff

WHEN Equality – still time to sign up to the mailing list!

Open to all female staff and PhD students who identify as Black or of Black heritage, at the last count over 100 of us signed up.

The partnership between Black Women at Imperial and WHEN Equality aims to strengthen the career progression of Black women across the university. The programme will help Black women connect with each other, offer guidance on career development, and gather anonymous insights to support future action.

Sign up to the mailing list and share this with your Black Women colleagues! 

PhD Career Panel (20 May 2026)

We will be running our annual PhD Careers Panel, organised by the Imperial College Careers Service, on Wednesday 20th May from 18:00 to 19:30 online (Teams). You can book your place at: PhD Career Panel 2026

Postdocs are welcome to attend the event and can book after registering as Imperial College staff at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/about/jobslive/

At this online panel event we will host 5 STEM PhD graduates who have now gone to work in different career areas. They will share their experiences of moving from PhD research into their current jobs. You can ask them questions about their career paths – for example what motivated them to pick their current career, what it’s like to do their job, how to succeed in applications and interviews etc. The full list of speakers will be confirmed closer to the date of the event.

Black and Minority Ethnic Early Career Researcher Conference (10 July 2026)

Invitation: Black and Minority Ethnic Early Career Researcher (BME ECR) Conference

Friday, Jul 10, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Location: Great Hall King’s College London

Registration and programme on Eventbrite

We would like to invite you to attend the 10th BME Early Career Researchers  (BME ECR) conference at the Great Hall King’s College London.

Our highly anticipated 10th BME ECR Conference is taking  place on Friday, 10th July 2026. This event is set to be a remarkable gathering, bringing together a diverse group of BME emerging researchers and senior academics  from various disciplines celebrating the achievements of the past 10 years and looking to the future.

Attendees can look forward to a day themed: Recognition, Reflection and Renewal, where we will be hearing 10 Impact studies and through a panel discussions learn in dept what worked for them.

In addition to the formal presentations, the conference will host a series of future-focused conversations designed to inspire innovative thinking and collaboration among participants. These discussions will form a vision workshop where the findings will shape the future of BME ECR conference and network.

Networking opportunities will be plentiful, offering attendees the chance to connect with peers, establish new relationships, and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals who share a passion for advancing the academic careers of BME early career researchers.

Whether you are an BME early-career researcher looking to expand your knowledge, or an academic interested in the future of BME Research, this conference promises to be an invaluable experience. Mark your calendars and prepare to engage with a vibrant BME ECR network.

Please feel free to register here – THE 10TH BME ECR CONFERENCE Tickets, Friday, Jul 10, 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm | Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-10th-bme-ecr-conference-tickets-1981558459695>

 

Part-time/ full-time paid work opportunity: Future Careers Impacted by Climate Change (Apply by 27 April 2026)

Grantham Institute Education-PhD paid work-Future Careers (002)

Help us connect climate knowledge to career readiness. The Grantham Institute’s online course, “An Introduction to Climate Change,” is open to all Imperial students and staff. We are aiming to increase course uptake from students by showing how climate and environmental change are reshaping careers across disciplines. We are seeking a PhD researcher to work with the Grantham Institute education team to:

  • Map typical career paths from selected departments
  • Analyse how climate and environmental change may transform roles, knowledge and skills needs, and employer demand in those pathways

Pay is £28.02 per hour, including holiday pay. Hours are flexible; a part-time or full-time position for up to two months. Please see the attached for further info. The deadline to apply is Monday 27 April.

Engagement, Funding and Impact Masterclass (03 June)

📍Engagement, Funding and Impact Masterclass: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 14.00–16.30, South Kensington Campus

Discover how public engagement can lead to and amplify research impact. This interactive masterclass includes group activities, case studies and practical insights into funding criteria.

Open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students. Visit our website for further details and to register for this session or secure one of the final spaces in the Core Engagement Masterclass and Communication in Engagement Masterclass on 13 May 2026.

Imperial Black Excellence: Exploring Entrepreneurship (07 May 2026)

Join us for an intimate panel + networking event featuring Black and Mixed-Black founders sharing real insights from their startup journeys.

📅 Thurs 7 May 2026
🕒 5:30–8:00pm
📍 Enterprise Lab, South Kensington

Expect honest conversations on:

• Building a startup from scratch
• Raising early-stage investment
• Developing your personal brand

Event is open to all! Perfect for Imperial students, staff and alumni, and external visitors —whether you’re exploring an idea or already building.

🔗 Reserve your spot: TICKETS

Black Postdoctoral Network Meeting – 24 April, 12:30-13:00, MS Teams

Black Postdoctoral Network | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

Join us for a short, informal catch up to: 

  • Share your thoughts on how the network can best support Black Postdoctoral Researchers at Imperial
  • Find out about upcoming events
  • Discover how to get involved as a committee volunteer
  • Share your thoughts on how the network can best support Black Postdoctoral Researchers at Imperial 

Sign up here by 9am on 23rd April and we will send you a calendar invite. 

Human–AI Collaboration and Systems Design Contributor

We’re looking for an experienced contributor to join the Executive Education programme Transforming Business with AI, running from 13–17 July. This person would support a small number of afternoon sessions during the week, bringing practical insight into how AI systems are designed, adopted, and used in real organisational settings.

We’re looking for someone who brings together strong academic foundations with hands‑on experience working with businesses and executive audiences.

What we’re looking for:

  • PhD‑level training (or equivalent experience) in Information Systems, Human–AI Collaboration, or a related field
  • Practical experience designing and implementing AI solutions that address both technical and organisational challenges
  • Hands‑on work with SMEs on applied AI projects, including:
    • Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • Data chunking and structuring
    • Tools such as LangChain, knowledge graphs, and related frameworks
    • Previous involvement in executive education, leadership programmes, or senior‑level workshops

For more information about the programme, please contact:
Mariana Gamba Fadul, Senior Learning Design Manager

For information about rates and logistics, please contact:
Toni McCloggan, Client Relationship Manager – Open and Custom Programmes

Falling Walls Lab Competition 2026 & Falling Walls Global Call (deadline: 03 May)

We are pleased to announce that applications for the Falling Walls Lab competition are open until 3 May 2026. This year’s Lab will be hosted at the London School of Economics and Political Science on 9 June 2026 and is organised in partnership with the Department of Engineering based at the University of Cambridge.

Early career researchers across disciplines can submit their innovative proposals, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society. The shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas in just three minutes to an expert jury, and the Lab winner will qualify for a trip to Berlin’s global Science Summit in November.

We would be very grateful if you could circulate this opportunity to interested parties in your institution. General audience members are also welcome to attend the event, to learn about the format or support individual participants.  Full details about the Lab are available on the LSE and Falling Walls websites.

Deadline 3 May: Apply below:

Falling Walls Lab London-Cambridge, United Kingdom (DAAD) | Falling Walls

LSE organisers on behalf of the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor Michael Bruter

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You can also apply for the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs: Deadline 15 April

The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs is an international competition format that aims to identify the most groundbreaking scientific achievements of the world. We are looking for the most recent and innovative Science Breakthroughs of the Year! We encourage and invite nominations and applications from all over the world. To help make the Falling Walls Science Summit the celebration that excellent science deserves, we launch the Falling Walls Global Call each year.

Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs | Falling Walls

EU TalentOn: Brest 2026 (deadline: 30 April)

EU TalentOn is a science hackathon bringing together 100 early-career researchers based in Europe to collaborate, innovate and tackle pressing societal challenges.

Taking place in Brest on 7-11 September 2026.

What’s in it for participants?

• Join a diverse, international community of researchers

• Work in teams to develop concrete, market-ready solutions

• Receive guidance from experienced mentors and experts

• Pitch your solution to a professional jury

• Compete for €80 000 in total prizes

• Fully covered travel and accommodation for one week in Brest

Applications to be submitted by 30 April.

Eligibility: Competition Rules & Regulations | EU TalentOn

Link to apply: EU TalentOn 2026