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Published 04/11/2026 By Fiona McBride Reading time 9 minutes

What we've learned from Prosper's pilot and roll-out

Practical reflections from Prosper's development, delivery, and sector rollout.

Published 19/10/2026 By Stefania Silvestri Reading time 5 minutes

Should we stop talking about psychological safety…

Gain practical insights from the Reimagining Leadership project, Newcastle University

Published 21/09/2026 By Stefania Silvestri Reading time 5 minutes

The postdoc mum

What's it like to be a postdoc and a mother in academia? Read Dr Fadrique's ten rule to stay competitive.

Published 04/09/2026 By Stefania Silvestri Reading time 10 minutes

Keeping track: what happens after a Prosper cohort?

Learn more about what Prosper’s longitudinal tracking of its pilot and BAU cohort can tell us about postdoc careers and career development

Published 04/08/2026 By Fiona McBride Reading time 3 minutes

Liverpool 2026 cohort comes to a close

Reflections on the University of Liverpool's 2026 Prosper cohort closing event, with feedback from participating postdocs.

Published 21/07/2026 By Fiona McBride Reading time 4 minutes

Postdoc in a panic

A blog about how not to panic and what steps to take when you are about to be jobless - not by choice.