The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines, regardless of their funding source or background.

PLEASE NOTE: THE BRITISH ACADEMY HAS PAID FOR THE VENUE AND CATERING COSTS FOR THIS EVENT TO TAKE PLACE . IF YOU SIGN UP AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND LET US KNOW BY EMAILING ecr_network@thebritishacademy.ac.uk AND YOUR TICKET CAN BE OFFERED TO ANOTHER NETWORK MEMBER.

Event Venue: Keele Hall, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

Event Organiser: Dr Elizabeth A. Faulkner, Lecturer in Law at Keele University and BA ECRN member (e.a.faulkner@keele.ac.uk)

This event has emerged from my growing frustrations with academia as an early career researcher and a parent: and I am not alone in walking this tightrope. Teaching is a central function within British Universities, however the number of publications you have, and research grants that you win are often valued more. Research (and publications) require time, the headspace, the money, and the institutional support to succeed. Grant deadlines often fall within school holiday periods, with expectations that peer review feedback or revisions for grant applications and publications can be turned around in a severely restrictive timeframe. Moreover, the structures of labour and reward within the academy are structured along gendered lines, with the impact of Covid19 entrenching them further.[1] These issues compound inequalities within academia and disproportionately impact upon those with parenting and caring responsibilities.

This event seeks to bring together a series of speakers who will share their own perspectives and experiences. The hope is to not only share our stories or research, but to start an important conversation about good and bad practice within academia for those with parenting and caring responsibilities. With a view to produce a policy brief with the potential to impact upon current practices within academia.

Keynote speaker: Emily Kenway, University of Edinburgh

Confirmed speakers:

Professor Amel Alghrani, University of Liverpool

Dr Elizabeth A. Faulkner, Keele University

Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf, Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London

Dr Naomi Lott, University of Oxford

Dr Katharine Low, Kings College London

Dr Alison Struthers, University of Warwick

Professor Nicole Westmarland (Durham University) (Virtual delivery)

The Network can cover travel and accommodation expenses for ECRs and Partners to attend the event. Please email ecr_network@thebritishacademy.ac.uk for more details on how to get this covered.

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