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

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Join us to explore a potential ECR Mental Health Humanities Network. This second event follows the progress made at our initial May meeting. The two-hour research showcase and launch event on 30 June at the University of Birmingham will open with an introduction from the network organisers. Beyond this, there will be an opening talk from another network organiser, as well as a series of lightning talks, looking towards expanding the network and embracing new researchers in the field. The programme also includes the soft launch of the Network working document. An overview of the guiding principles of the group will be given and feedback from attendees sought -- this is your chance to shape Mental Health Humanities. There will also be a chance for informal networking over snacks and drinks. For hybrid attendees, there will be a chance to watch and participate the first hour, with the second hour being in-person only.

The event starts at 4pm (BST) at the Edgbaston Park Hotel.

Event Organisers: Rebecca Wynter; Honorary Research Fellow, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham and ECRN Member and Christina Wilkins; Lecturer in Film and Creative Writing, University of Birmingham and ECRN Member. 

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