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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.

Published 09/07/2026 By Stefania Silvestri Reading time 2 minutes

Collaboration: making it work across research environments

A blog on how collaboration thrives through people and culture

Published 19/02/2026 By Stefania Silvestri Reading time 3 minutes

What has walking got to do with career development?

Career development lessons learned from walking

Published 10/02/2026 By Fiona McBride Reading time 3 minutes

University of Liverpool’s Prosper cohort 2026 has begun!

Reflections on the recruitment and start of the University of Liverpool's 2026 Prosper cohort

Published 22/01/2026 By Kerry McElroy Reading time 5 minutes

Making mentorship work (for the mentee and mentor)

Five practical tips to help mentees take ownership, set expectations, stay open to feedback, prepare well, and stay curious in order to get the most out of a mentoring relationship.