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SECURE2 – Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment 2

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Exploring the future of sustainable research careers in Europe 🌍

On 18 May, we co-organised a workshop for researchers with @Eurodoc & @ICoRSA_News, as part of the @secure_eu project’s Annual General Meeting.

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On 18–19 May 2026, SECURE2 partners gathered in Szczecin, Poland, for the project's 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 hosted by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (ZUT).

MORE INFO: https://t.co/cREXOLMk1v

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📢 The SECURE2 Annual General Meeting will take place on 18–19 May in Szczecin, bringing together researchers, institutions, and stakeholders to discuss sustainable research careers in Europe.

🔗 Full AGM agenda and event information: https://t.co/OamxnPpSaQ

[Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) @Mariecurie_alum]

How can researchers help shape better research careers? 🔬

Together with @Eurodoc & @ICoRSA_News, we’ll organise a workshop on this topic as part of the @secure_eu Annual General Meeting.

🗓️ 18 May
📍 Szczecin, Poland & online

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/GqudVdRO0h

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New @Vitae_news report highlights a key gap: while researcher development is widely tracked, long-term career impact remains hard to evidence.

👉 Read more on SECURE2: https://t.co/HcDS6dTYNe...

#ResearchCareers #Science #OpenScience

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SECURE2 maturity mapping reveals key gaps in research career stability, mobility, and interoperability across Europe.

👉 Full story: https://t.co/xsGJRUPPAU

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SECURE2 at #MCAAConf2026 in Brussels (22–25 Apr)

🎯 Join us on 24 Apr at 09:00 for “Sustainable Research Careers” — shaping the future of research careers in Europe.

🔗 https://t.co/d10NPbpC38

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If you are navigating uncertainty in research, this story is for you! 💡

Through an inspiring chat with 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐤ó, Nobel laureate, we explore how persistence and passion can turn years of doubt into breakthrough science

Full interview: https://t.co/CIbFtZSn7k

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PhDs & early-career researchers, & organisations in Health Innovation: share your experiences in the BREATH project surveys!

Your input helps improve career paths, support & mobility across Europe.

MORE INFO: https://t.co/niAyYGUpJj

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How do short-term contracts shape research careers?

Join the webinar “The Cost of Researcher Precarity” on 13 March (13:00–14:00 CET) and explore findings from the C-DICE survey on precarity in UK higher education.

MORE INFO: https://t.co/irkeKW5Et4

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Chemist & entrepreneur Javier Garcia Martinez reflects on research careers beyond academia, why researchers need a seat at the table, and how discoveries turn into real-world impact.

Read the interview 👇

https://t.co/uBfOOIRoht

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The first issue of the SECURE2 Bulletin is out! 📰

A new biannual format bringing key insights on security, technology & society – from research highlights to reflections on emerging topics.

Read it here 👇
🔗 https://t.co/5ABxOIU8J5

#SECURE2 #SecurityResearch #TechAndSociety

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Researchers can now self-assess 39 key competences, from cognitive skills to teamwork, and get a clear picture of strengths and gaps. Learn, improve, and navigate your career across sectors #ResearchCareers

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The EU launches ResearchComp – a new framework helping researchers boost transversal skills, explore inter-sectoral careers, and track development across 7 competence areas.

https://t.co/xoBkdyXXJQ

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Only 21% of those under 40 see academia as predictable, 66% find the grant system unreliable, and nearly half have considered leaving science. The findings highlight both serious challenges and areas of resilience within the research community.

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A new survey by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Hungarian Young Academy reveals how researchers in Hungary view their careers, working conditions and mental well-being:
https://t.co/2nAsbF2SFp

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@ICoRSA_News is hosting a panel on sustainable research careers on 10 Dec (13:00–14:30 CET), where #SECURE2 will share its findings.

More info: https://t.co/O0EA6Lfv4C
Register: https://t.co/U1sclFhhn6

#ResearchCareers

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At the SECURE 2 kick-off in Sarajevo, Clare Viney and Emma Day from @Vitae_org shared how tenure-track-like models and the Research Career Framework can make research careers more stable and sustainable.

Read the full interview 🔗 https://t.co/TEjvqo2VOD

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✅ The SECURE2 project – Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment 2 – has officially started!

📍 The project’s kick-off meeting was held in Sarajevo on 15–16 September, bringing partners and stakeholders together to set the course for the next phase.

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🎥 Catch the recording of the SECURE project final summit to explore how the project's insights and actions are paving the way for long-term improvements in research careers across Europe.

👉 Check it out here and find out more: https://t.co/8tb8HbRbF1

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