Finishing strong: Navigating the final stretch of a PhD
Schenelle Dlima (University of Manchester) offers a view about navigating the final stretch of a PhD – what it takes to finish, and what comes next.
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Introducing the SHAPE Exchange: A new programme to transform ageing and housing
At the Housing LIN conference in Newcastle last week, our CEO Katy Saunders launched the SHAPE Exchange – a 5-year programme led by Housing LIN and funded by the Vivensa Foundation.
Free priority places at Voice of Young Science workshops
We have partnered with Sense about Science to offer our Academy members who are early career researchers free priority places on their Voice of Young Science Programme.
Funded storytelling and presenting training for Academy members
We are offering 25 Academy members a funded place on First Create The Media’s Ready TEDdy Go! storytelling and presenting workshop.
Want to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact?
Zinc is one of Europe’s leading mission-led venture builders and innovation accelerators. We have collaborated with them many times before, including commissioning a report on building ventures to improve the quality of later life and,
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Researcher Development Concordat annual report and updated action plan published
We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest Annual Report (covering the period February 2025 – February 2026) and our updated Action Plan in support of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of
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Launch of the Amar bari, amar jibon research report
Last week (5/2/26) our CEO Katy Saunders and Senior Grants Manager Oliver Soutar were invited to the House of Lords for a special event hosted by Lord Best. It was the launch of the research
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Our 2026 Annual Symposium is now open for registration
We are delighted to announce that our 2026 Annual Symposium is now open for registration. The event will take place on 23 April 2026 at the IET, 2 Savoy Place London – conveniently located within
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From clinic to campus: A nurse’s path to PhD research
When Sandra Dyer started her PhD at King’s College London’s Cicely Saunders Institute in February 2025, it marked the end of a years-long journey – one that included two fellowship applications, job changes, and moments
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Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences – open for applications
We are happy to announce that the next round of our Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences is now open. Applications are invited from Clinical Lecturers who are establishing their independent
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Housing LIN’s annual conference 2026
The focus of Housing LIN’s upcoming annual conference is on shaping homes for health, independence and connection. It is free to attend, and takes place in two locations: Newcastle on Tuesday 24 February 2026 and Bristol
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Success stories from Zinc’s Inflection Programme
Back in August 2025 we announced that we were funding five places for Vivensa Academy members to join Zinc’s Inflection Programme. As the 12-week interdisciplinary programme has just finished, we spoke with the five Academy members
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