Before Tuesday 19th April please consider spending ~5 minutes to let a colleague/s know their research culture value.... Nominations can now be made at this open<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstir.us19.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Df1150f85ca44928e02f859ef7%26id%3Deb02f4549e%26e%3D7410d325ae&data=04%7C01%7Ch.m.buchanan-smith%40stir.ac.uk%7C44cd189c6b3c4cbd643108da1bc148b4%7C4e8d09f7cc794ccb9149a4238dd17422%7C0%7C0%7C637852814257614096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=nKS9A35W0MxVZqhgtUNagKwti%2ByC3NV7y4k1P4tg6lE%3D&reserved=0> link. More details below. Festival of Research 2022 - Research Culture Awards The Festival of Research 2022 programme will once again feature the Research Culture Awards, with co-hosts Prof Rachel Norman (Dean for Research Engagement and Performance, and Prof Eddie Duncan (Associate Dean for Research Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and Research Environment Group Chair) on Friday 27 May 2pm-3.30pm. Nominations are open<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstir.us19.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Df1150f85ca44928e02f859ef7%26id%3Deb02f4549e%26e%3D7410d325ae&data=04%7C01%7Ch.m.buchanan-smith%40stir.ac.uk%7C44cd189c6b3c4cbd643108da1bc148b4%7C4e8d09f7cc794ccb9149a4238dd17422%7C0%7C0%7C637852814257614096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=nKS9A35W0MxVZqhgtUNagKwti%2ByC3NV7y4k1P4tg6lE%3D&reserved=0> until 19 April and can be made across the following 7 categories: • Outstanding research leadership • Outstanding collaborator • Outstanding support from professional services • Outstanding mentor  • Outstanding early career researcher • Outstanding activity dedicated to enhancing research culture • Outstanding research activity dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion For full info see the Festival of Research webpage<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstir.us19.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Df1150f85ca44928e02f859ef7%26id%3D6a937fa694%26e%3D7410d325ae&data=04%7C01%7Ch.m.buchanan-smith%40stir.ac.uk%7C44cd189c6b3c4cbd643108da1bc148b4%7C4e8d09f7cc794ccb9149a4238dd17422%7C0%7C0%7C637852814257614096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=n3n9LlxZJ5zLM47%2BCeUJ4RYVE1zX14fee2ts2Pc4ZIQ%3D&reserved=0>. Hope you all get a good break! Hannah Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: <https://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/11925> https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464 http://marmosetcare.com/ Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://animalconcepts.mykajabi.com/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfareforcaptivewildanimals> https://nc3rs.org.uk/housing-and-husbandry-dogs ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.