Building your network
Finding a collaborator
Most academic networking will take place at events such as conferences or be facilitated by former and current colleagues. There are ways to take a more structured approach, and our team can support you to do this by connecting to colleagues in Leeds and at institutions overseas.
Meet the team: Global Research Development at Leeds
Questions to consider:
- What research do you want to develop?
- Who are your current contacts?
- Where do you want to develop links e.g. university, industry, and in what fields of research?
Leeds is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), and RENKEI (UK-Japan network).
If you want to find a collaborator at one of our institutional networks, please complete the following form, UoLeeds_GlobalResearch_CallForCollaboration.docx and return to [email protected]
Meet the team: Global Research Development at Leeds
FAQs
What if I want to expand my international network in a specific research area?
Consider academic colleagues who may have in-country links. Talk to the Global Research Development Team, who will suggest Leeds academic and professional services staff with in-country knowledge and contacts: [email protected]
Explore internal resources to find colleagues with experience working in your region of interest:
What if I want to promote my research to academic and industry contacts in a specific country?
Find out if there is an in-country Science and Technology Network (STN), these offices are usually based in embassies and may be able to make connections for you.
See the GOV.UK website: information about the Science and Technology Network (STN)
Talk to the Global Research Development Team to explore existing connections: [email protected]
How do I fund travel to explore new projects with colleagues overseas?
- Talk to your Head of School to see what internal resources may be available to support international mobility.
- Talk to the Global Research Development Team about external funding opportunities.