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The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Mar 25

Do we need a wealth and labour acknowledgement in the UK? "land acknowledgements should not be tokenistic, learned by rote and delivered with as much feeling as a station announcement that the train on platform 2 is ... 5 mins late" - @drhelenkara.bsky.social researchwhisperer.org/2026/03/24/d...

The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Feb 12

Australian University Census of Staff Wellbeing is now out - some shocking stats! Census WEBSITE for more info and full report: stresscafe.net/census/ #AcademicSky #AustralianUnis

Highlighted statistics:
69% disagreed that 'Senior management considers employee psychological health to be as important as productivity.'
73% disagreed that risks to their psychological health are actively monitored.
82% of participants ranked high or very high in emotional exhaustion.

The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Nov 28

Researchers who may be interested in Australian Bureau of Statistics reports: The 2026 Census topics and data release plan is now published on the ABS website. Full info here: www.abs.gov.au/statistics/r... #AcademicSky

The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Jan 15

Loving being at Deakin's Waterfront campus for Shut Up and Write. So beautiful. Come and join us at Waterfront Pantry every Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 am. #SUaW #DeakinWaterfront #AcademicWriting #ECRChat

The sign on the cafe table reads "Welcome to Shut Up and Write". Out the window there is sunshine, umbrellas and the bay in the distance.

The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Dec 28

Happy 2 days after Boxing Day! [Meme found on Fb SAS] #AcademicSky #PhDsky

Academic journals: you are a true expert in your field, please review these 35 papers

Funding agencies: hahaha

The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Dec 9

It's that time of year again. The extended anticipation of knowing exactly what you want but wondering if you'll get it. 🎁 #AcademicSky #postdoc #PhDsky [Comic by The Upturned Microscope]

One cartoon scientist says: "I asked Santa for a research grant." Their lab colleague exclaims, "You still believe in research grants?"

The Research Whisperer@therealrw· Nov 23

And: >> We tend not to cross-post already published content. If you're unsure or want to run an idea past us, drop us a line. If you've written for us in the past, thank you! (and would you like to do so again? 😄) Happy Saturday, peeps!