GW4 Alliance
An alliance of four of the most research-intensive and innovative universities in the UK: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do: gw4.ac.uk
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- Are you passionate about making research more accessible, transparent & reproducible? The GW4 Open Research Prize is now open! This year, we have three new prize categories: ✅ GW4 Open Research Prize ✅ Early Career Researchers Prize ✅ Research Enablers Prize Enter by 20th Feb: gw4.ac.uk/orp/
- ✨ 2025 has been a year of progress, collaboration & impact for the GW4 Alliance! ✨ From seed funding and training to events in Westminster and the Senedd, major funding wins, and welcoming our new GW4 Director — we’ve achieved so much together. Explore the highlights: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-yea...
- 🚨The latest #GW4Alliance newsletter is out now, featuring: ▶️New GW4 Alliance Director, Melanie Knetsch's, first Director's update ▶️Info on the latest GW4 Generator Fund ▶️Highlights from GW4 in Westminster & the Senedd ▶️Crucible Alumni updates Catch up on all the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-new...
- 🌱 GW4 Researchers: Are you looking for seed funding to kick-start your next project? The Generator Fund is now open for applications! ➡️ We’re offering up to £20k in seed funding to help both new and existing GW4 research communities accelerate research. www.gw4.ac.uk/generator-fund
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- Two game-changing AI announcements across GW4 universities last week as part of the UK govts. AI for Science Strategy - @bristoluni.bsky.social announced the development of a National AI Data Facility, to be based at the NCC alongside Isambard-AI: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/no...
- New Seed Funding Opportunity for GW4 Researchers! Looking for seed funding to elevate your research? The GW4 Generator Fund is now open for applications. We're offering up to £20,000 to support innovative research and collaborative communities across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis.
- 2-weeks on we are still buzzing from the GW4 Innovation Showcase at the House of Commons, sponsored by Claire Hazelgrove MP (Filton & Bradley Stoke). Check out our highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Us... @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social, @exeter.ac.uk
- ⏰ Last chance to register is tonight! ⏰ Sign up at t.co/ECoHNmsb9g!
- ⏰ Registration deadline extended! ⏰ Sign up by Thurs. 6 Nov. for our workshop on antimicrobial resistance on 20 Nov. lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD Places will be confirmed by Mon. 10 Nov.
- ⏰ Registration deadline extended! ⏰ Sign up by Thurs. 6 Nov. for our workshop on antimicrobial resistance on 20 Nov. lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD Places will be confirmed by Mon. 10 Nov.
- 💊Read the latest GW4 AMR Alliance Newsletter - October 2025! 👇https://mailchi.mp/3393d6724091/gw4-amr-alliance-newsletter-october25?e=7187fc8469 ⏰And remember to sign up for the workshop!
- Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD
- Reminder! ⏰ Get your application in by Tuesday 28 Oct! lnkd.in/ekxtZJAD
- 💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators? 🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support? 👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...
- Reminder! Deadline to apply is midday today!
- How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully? Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications! This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP
- 💊Working on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and interested in finding collaborators? 🎆Want to hear about new funding opportunities for collaborative projects and career development support? 👉 Come to GW4’s AMR Alliance Networking and Bid Development Workshop! gw4.ac.uk/events/gw4-a...
- How can individuals foster enhanced research culture, and institutions embed it meaningfully? Exploring this, GW4 Re-Culture is now open for applications! This creative, skills-based programme explores how we can build a flourishing research culture across GW4 universities: buff.ly/zbS1QJP
- Facilitated by @64M_Artists, the programme uses workshops and online check-ins to spark bold conversations and drive real change in research culture.
- Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂 We’re thrilled to be launching two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk
- Researchers from the #GW4Alliance unis of @exeter.ac.uk and @bristoluni.bsky.social have been awarded $4.5million to drive new research into heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and its causes: Read the latest: gw4.ac.uk/news/groundb...
- 📢 A new GW4 Connect initiative is now supporting neurodivergent ECRs across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter unis. This cross-institutional programme fosters peer support, shared learning, and inclusive practice; empowering researchers to navigate academic careers with confidence. buff.ly/hyoiDmb
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- GW4 welcomes the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the government’s ambitious agenda for the UK to become the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030 and, by 2035, the third most important Life Sciences economy globally. Read our full response: gw4.ac.uk/news/gw4-res...
- Last week, #GW4 joined a special event at the National Composites Centre to celebrate the launch of Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest supercomputer. 💻 Developed by @bristoluni.bsky.social w/ #HPE and #NVIDIA, this extraordinary facility will supercharge the UK’s research capabilities. 🚀🔬
- Deadline extended! Global Majority PGRs — you now have until midday Friday 18 July to apply for GW4 Connect. Join a 10-month programme designed to support your research journey, build community & centre your lived experience. 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/XAnrfMe #GW4Connect #PostgradSupport
- The latest GW4 Newsletter is here!🎉 🔹 Meet our new Interim Head of GW4 🔹 Explore our new Collaboration Guide for practical advice on building successful research collaborations 🔹 Read our response to the UK government's Modern Industrial Strategy 📬 Don’t miss out: mailchi.mp/gw4/gw4-news...
- 🚨 Last Chance Alert! 🚨 Time’s running out to apply for the GW4 Connect Peer Support Programme; designed for postgraduate researchers from the Global Majority. Applications close midday TOMORROW (Wednesday, 9 July 2025). Don’t miss out!
