We’re pleased to share the next block of Friday meditation sessions designed to support PhD students in managing stress, developing self-awareness, and fostering a sense of community. Led by Sabrina, these 30-minute guided sessions offer practical techniques to help you feel more balanced and connected.

🕐 Session Time: Fridays, 1:00 – 1:30 PM (via Zoom)
📅 Upcoming Dates:

• February: 28th
• March: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (Final session for this block)
  🚫 No sessions in April – May & June sessions TBC

Each session explores a different meditation technique, so there’s no commitment—join whenever it suits you! Sessions cover stress relief, anxiety management, and self-mapping, with time for reflection and sharing at the end.

For full details, including how to prepare and participant testimonials, check out the session guide.

✨ Take a break, reset, and reconnect—join us this Friday! ✨

In these sessions, you’ll learn techniques to:

• Visualize your goals and aspirations
• Manage anxiety with practical tools
• Incorporate movement to restore balance
• Integrate meditation into busy days

Participants have shared:
“Sabrina explains concepts in a way that deepens self-awareness. I feel more grounded and connected after each session.” – Callum
“Incorporating movement has been a game-changer for me. I’m more relaxed, and my body feels calmer.” – Georgia
“Sabrina’s knowledge and personal approach gave me the confidence to explore practices I might have dismissed.” – Jess

For more information:

• www.tailoredmeditation.com
• Instagram: @Tailored_Meditation
• Meditation questions: tailoredmeditation@protonmail.com

Join us and create a moment of calm in your day!

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Join Us for an Unforgettable Training Experience in Windsor Great Park!

This year’s SCDTP Residential at Cumberland Lodge will explore the theme of Making Impact—helping you understand and develop the ways your research can make a difference in academia, policy, and beyond.

Set in the stunning surroundings of Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, this fully funded residential runs from Monday 28 April to Wednesday 30 April, including shared transport to and from our universities. Alongside insightful training sessions, there will be time to enjoy walks, connect with fellow students, and reflect on your research journey in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

What’s in Store?

The residential programme features a range of expert-led sessions, including:
✅ Impact stories from the SCDTP community
✅ Insights from impact award winners at the Centre for Population Change
✅ Applying research skills in the workplace with Professor Jackie Carter
✅ Making impact in Parliament with Dr Jane Parry, former Parliamentary Academic Fellow
✅ Hands-on opportunities to develop your own pathways to impact, including a chance to create a research podcast with Research Podcasts

You can read blogs about previous research trips to Cumberland Lodge on our blog:
🔹 Autistic Access at Cumberland Lodge
🔹 Make Me Employable

Interested? Sign Up Now!

To express your interest in attending, complete the EOI form here:
👉 Expression of Interest Form

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, make meaningful connections, and enhance the impact of your research!

Deadline for EOI submissions: 28th February 2025

For any questions, feel free to get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!

🌟 Explore Exciting ESRC Fellowship and Placement Opportunities! 🌟

As part of the SCDTP network, we’re thrilled to highlight an excellent ESRC Fellowship and two placement opportunities available to SCDTP students (excluding first-year PhD and Master's students).

These opportunities are designed to enhance your research experience and expand your professional skills. Don’t miss out on the chance to gain valuable expertise and make impactful connections!

This scheme offers early-career researchers, along with AHRC-funded and ESRC-funded doctoral students, exclusive access to the world-renowned collections, programs, and expertise at prestigious host institutions. Its goal is to enrich research by enhancing its depth, diversity, and range, including studies on underrepresented and under-researched cultures and histories.

ESRC-funded PhD students are invited to apply for a fellowship to visit the Library of Congress for 3 to 6 months. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, join a webinar on January 23 at 2:00 PM, where further details will be shared, and you will have the chance to ask questions.

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As we share the latest edition of the SCDTP and Network Update, we want to thank you for your continued dedication and contributions to our community. Your engagement and support make this network a thriving hub of collaboration, innovation, and shared learning.

This edition highlights some of the exciting opportunities, events, and resources available to you in the coming weeks. We hope it provides valuable insights and inspires you to stay actively involved.

Remember, we’re always here to hear from you! Whether you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out at scdtp@soton.ac.uk—your input helps shape the future of our community.

Thank you for being an essential part of the SCDTP network. We’re looking forward to all we can accomplish together this year.

Warm regards,
The SCDTP Team

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