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EMCR SHAPE Futures @EmcrShape

The Australian SHAPE EMCR Network | Supporting, connecting, and advocating for early-mid career researchers in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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EMCR SHAPE Futures@EmcrShape
5 Jun 2024
⌛️The Australian EMCR SHAPE Futures Network is gravely concerned about the news that Australian Research Council due dates for 2026 DECRA applications have been pushed back by at least four months. Read more here shapefutures.com.au/response…

Response: ARC Delays 2026 DECRA applications

The Australian SHAPE Futures EMCR Network expresses concerns about the Australian Research Council (ARC) due dates for 2026 DECRA applications being pushed back by at least four months.

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1. We often celebrate the Chief Investigators—the ones who secure the big grants, sit on panels, and shape the research agenda. But here’s a question: Who is actually turning those millions into discoveries?
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3. How do we embed respect, innovation, and care into research culture—not just as buzzwords, but as actions? How do we move from ‘mentorship’ as a checkbox to true, transformative investment in the next generation?" SHAPE Futures couldn't agree more with Prof Raj Shekhawat.
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Check out his article in Future Campus and sign up for free membership with SHAPE Futures as we continue to advocate for the value of EMCRs in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities! futurecampus.com.au/2025/02/…

Who’s Really Doing the Heavy Lifting in Research? - Future Campus

We often celebrate the Chief Investigators—the ones who secure the big grants, sit on panels, and shape the research agenda.

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10 Feb 2025
📣Calling all Australian EMCRs, publishers, researchers & universities! Our 2025 awards & grants are open. Tag or share to help us spread the word.🏆 Nominations close 28 March 2025. More info & apply: bit.ly/3TozalK

2025 humanities grants &

The Australian Academy of the Humanities offers several grants and awards for early mid-career researchers each year.

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🌏 Applications open for the 2025 Australia-France Indo-Pacific Studies Program! Funding for research visits & collaborations. Apply by 16 March 2025: socialsciences.org.au/austra… @AcadSocSci
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🚨 Today’s the day! The SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Annual Convention is here! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us for an inspiring and insightful event at UWA. Register here: shapefutures.com.au/events/s…. Don’t miss out! 🎉

SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Annual Convention | Shape Futures

The Academic Balancing Act: Unpacking the Dynamics of Workload Pressure and Burnout Join us for an afternoon of expert-led discussion on the topic of academic workload and burnout, voted by our...

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Shape Futures EMCR Convention panelist spotlight: Dr. Hannah Forsyth Dr. Forsyth’s article, offers a raw and personal reflection on the pressures of academic life amp.theguardian.com/commenti…

Caught up in the rewards and excitement, I became hooked on work. Until one day I couldn’t do it...

I love my work but it is addictive and too much can be harmful. That’s why the right to disconnect is so important

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Join us on November 28, 2024, at the University of Western Australia in Perth to hear from Dr Forsyth and other leading voices for our free convention on balancing the pressures of academic life as an EMCR. 🔗 Register here: shapefutures.com.au/events/s…

SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Annual Convention | Shape Futures

The Academic Balancing Act: Unpacking the Dynamics of Workload Pressure and Burnout Join us for an afternoon of expert-led discussion on the topic of academic workload and burnout, voted by our...

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Excited to spotlight Professor Girardi, one of our amazing panelists for the SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Annual Convention! Check out her Conversation piece, "Where has the joy of working in Australian universities gone?" theconversation.com/where-ha…

Where has the joy of working in Australian universities gone?

Academics described their universities as exploitative, oppressive, toxic and fiscally driven. They felt themselves being dehumanised and demoralised by management. Most reported feelings of burnout.

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Don’t miss the chance to hear from her and others at the Convention on Nov 28, 2024, at UWA in Perth! 🔗 Register: shapefutures.com.au/events/s…

SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Annual Convention | Shape Futures

The Academic Balancing Act: Unpacking the Dynamics of Workload Pressure and Burnout Join us for an afternoon of expert-led discussion on the topic of academic workload and burnout, voted by our...

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The @HumanitiesAU 55th Symposium, from 13–15 November 2024, will explore Australian culture and social change, asking: Are we fulfilling our aspirations as a tolerant nation? Join them online or in person. Tickets are on sale now. Register: humanities.org.au/events/luc…

2024 Annual Academy Symposium | The ideas & ideals of Australia

The Academy of the Humanities’ 2024 Symposium will take on the big questions posed by Horne his 1964 book, 'The Lucky Country'.

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The SHAPE Futures EMCR Convention will be on Nov 28 at UWA! Featuring a panel and workshop on academic burnout with expert speakers, plus great networking opportunities. Find out more and register here: shapefutures.com.au/events/s…

SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Annual Convention | Shape Futures

The Academic Balancing Act: Unpacking the Dynamics of Workload Pressure and Burnout Join us for an afternoon of expert-led discussion on the topic of academic workload and burnout, voted by our...

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Excited for Social Sciences Week? It’s less than a week away! Discover all the events happening near you and get involved: socialsciencesweek.org.au/ev… #SSW2024

Events | Social Sciences WeekEvents | Social Sciences Week

Social Sciences Week is a week-long series of events held across Australia each September offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives.

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Ordinary Executive Member Eugenia Flynn - @FlyinGenie1 among 10 recipients of the @HumanitiesAU Travelling Fellowships. humanities.org.au/power-of-t…

2024 Humanities Travelling Fellowships – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Ten researchers will embark on projects of national importance thanks to the Academy's Humanities Travelling Fellowships.

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Don’t forget to vote on the most pressing issue facing Australian EMCRs in the lead up to the 2024 SHAPE Futures Annual Convention in Perth on 28th November. shapefutures.com.au/save-the…
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Hear from STEM and SHAPE EMCRs about the importance of collaboration across disciplinary borders. @EMCRForum shapefutures.com.au/emcrs-in…

EMCRs in STEM & HASS: Shared Journeys & Futures | Shape Futures

On 28 November 2023, the first joint event was held by the SHAPE Futures Network and the EMCR Forum. This session brought together the diverse viewpoints of early and mid-career researchers in the...

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How can early and mid-career researchers have a voice in the sector? Watch the recording of our inaugural SHAPE Futures EMCR Convention to find out. shapefutures.com.au/speaking…

Speaking Up and Leading Change: SHAPE Futures EMCR 1st Annual Convention | Shape Futures

On 15 November 2023, we hosted the first annual SHAPE Futures EMCR Convention which brought together sector leaders to discuss the most impactful changes on the horizon. Panellists talked about the...

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you are NOT TOO LATE!!! **DEADLINE EXTENDED: Please note the deadline to apply for the 2024-25 Visiting Fellowship Program has been extended to 14th July 2024.** APPLY HERE NOW: ausi.anu.edu.au/visiting-fel… #ANU #Fellowship #SHAPE
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Calling #SHAPE postdocs! 🇨🇭 Funded fellowship opportunity at Univ. of Basel! Explore your research & join a vibrant community. Details & apply here: forum-basiliense.unibas.ch/f… #Postdoc #ResearchFellowship #Switzerland #HASS
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