Emerging Research Leaders Programme

Navigating the Scottish Research Environment: Perspectives from Leading Voices

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Professor Julie Fitzpatrick CBE is an Honorary Chair in Food Security at the University of Glasgow and was Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland from June 2021-September 2025.  Having originally studied veterinary science at University of Glasgow, Julie went on to complete a MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Mucosal Immunology from the University of Bristol. While her research focuses on infectious diseases … Read more

Embedding Impact in Research: Reflections on Public Engagement and the Road to REF 2029

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Embedding Impact in Research: Reflections on Public Engagement and the Road to REF 2029 Written by Dr Paulina Gonzalez-Martinez, Knowledge Exchange Associate at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy. This January I had the opportunity to join colleagues from across Scotland for a two-day workshop on Public Engagement and Research Impact, organised by the Scottish Research … Read more

ERLP Public Engagement and Research Impact Workshop

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Emerging Research Leaders Programme Public Engagement and Research Impact Residential Workshop ERLP Public Engagement and Research Impact cohort at The Burn, January 2026 Led by Dr Emilka Skrzypek, the Emerging Research Leaders Programme (ERLP) is a skills development initiative for early career researchers (ECRs).  From 28-30 January 2026, twenty-four ECRs from eight Scottish universities gathered at The Burn, representing a rich mix of academic disciplines across humanities, social, natural and physical … Read more

SRAEHL Represented at Scottish Parliament Climate Change Plan Roundtable

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SRAEHL Represented at Scottish Parliament Climate Change Plan Roundtable  Dr Cornelia Helmcke, Senior Policy Fellow at the University of St Andrews’ Centre for Energy Ethics and member of the Alliance’s  Emerging Research Leaders Programme, represented the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy Homes and Livelihoods (SRAEHL) at a public roundtable at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 18th November.  The Scottish Government laid the Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) before Parliament at the beginning of … Read more

Navigating the Scottish Research Environment: Perspectives from Leading Voices

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Professor Tom Brown is the Vice-Principal for Research, Collections and Innovation at the University of St Andrews. He graduated from Imperial College London with a BSc in Physics before completing a PhD at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at University of Southampton. In Tom’s current role, he is responsible for all research activities within the University. This includes overseeing the University’s research strategy, managing … Read more

ERLP Media Engagement Workshop

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Media Engagement Workshop Following the success of our inaugural Emerging Research Leaders Programme (ERLP) workshop on Policy Engagement in January 2024, this year’s retreat was delivered in collaboration with Scottish Media Training and focused on media engagement.   ERLP is a skills development programme for early career researchers (ECRs). Built around annual training workshops, the programme … Read more

ERLP Policy Engagement Workshop

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ERLP Policy Engagement Workshop In January, we welcomed 25 early career researchers (ECRs) from across Scotland to the Emerging Research Leaders Programme (ERLP) and invited them to join us in The Burn, Edzell, for a three-day residential workshop. “During the workshop, we encouraged the ECRs to reflect on their own strengths and positionalities while exploring … Read more

Emerging Research Leaders Seed Funding Guidance

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The Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods invites proposals for engagement and research impact activities, either as joint collaborations or individual efforts. This Seed Fund initiative aims to provide early career researchers (ECRs), particularly those with limited experience in public engagement activities, an opportunity to put their new skills into practice, supporting creative and ambitious engagement activities that extend the … Read more

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