Enhancing the Wellbeing of PGRs and ECRs with Parenting Responsibilities

Event Title: Enhancing the Wellbeing and Resilience of Researchers with Parenting and Caring Responsibilities

Date: March 30, 2026

Time: 2:00 - 4:00

Location: University of Exeter - Streatham campus @ Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre

Join PGRs and ECRs from different faculties for an in-person talk on the importance of rest and wellbeing for researchers with parenting or caring responsibilities. The session will be delivered by PGRs and ECRs and will include a drawing and collage workshop facilitated by Ludmila Segovia, exploring effective strategies for balancing caring responsibilities with research commitments.

Why join?

· To connect with other PGRs and ECRs and strengthen your wellbeing and resilience.

· To gain practical ideas and strategies balancing personal and professioonal responsibilities.

· To be eligible for participating in a free one-day retreat in nature on May the 8th at SouthCombe Barn Dartmoor (Event 2) designed to provide researchers with a restorative break from ongoing pressures and a space to release emotional and cognitive load resulting in a creative resilience toolkit.

Funding Source: This activity is a Researcher-led Initiative that has been funded by the University of Exeter Researcher Development and Research Culture team.

Streatham campus @ Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre

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