Author: Cameron Pearson

ECRI Distinguished Guest Lecture Recap

ECRI Inaugral Guest Lecture with Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi CBE FREng FRS, Vice-President (Research & Innovation) and ARM Professor of Computer Engineering at King’s College London : Rethinking Research: The Role of Humans in Scientific Discovery in the Age of LLMs*

On Wednesday 4 February 2026, ECRI hosted its inaugural guest lecture featuring Professor Sir Bashir M. Al Hashimi CBE, who delivered a thought-provoking talk on The Role of Humans in Scientific Discovery in the Age of LLMs.

The event brought together over 100 researchers for an engaging and highly stimulating session that actively challenged assumptions and sparked fresh perspectives on the future of scientific research and doctoral training in an AI-driven world.

Becoming a Successful Postdoc – Previous Attendees Feedback

Following the completion of the previous Becoming a Successful Postdoc residential in May 2025 we asked attendees to share their thoughts and feedback on the session. Below you will find some comments and images they shared. Please note the course was then known as Making the Most of Your Postdoc and has since changed name although the content remains the same:

Myriam Uhrhan: Attending the Making the Most of Your Postdoc residential workshop was an incredibly valuable experience. Over three days, Anna and Ines guided us through a wide range of topics, including career pathways, timelines, what makes a successful postdoc, and practical tools like narrative CVs, time management strategies, and personal action plans.