The Global Race for Talent in Research: Open Questions 

Written by Carolina Varela & X. Alvin Yang “Much of my physical and mental energy is consumed by bureaucracy and the daily frictions and glitches of life in Germany, forces beyond my control, that should instead be devoted to research, writing, and…

UCC Researchers Showcase Global Collaborations and Tackle Key Policy Issues

The University College Cork Researcher Staff Association (UCCRSA) has released its Christmas bumper e-Newsletter, highlighting the diverse scholarly work of researchers across the institution. The newsletter features a rich collection of research spanning highly specialised studies to cross-disciplinary initiatives, many…

ICoRSA Announces New Board Members and Legal Directors Team

The International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA) held its annual Board Election online on 10 December 2025. The strategic governance event brought together member associations for in-house discussions and decision-making on the organisation’s strategic direction for the next two years. ICoRSA…

ICoRSA Annual General Meeting 2025

ICoRSA AGM 2025 unites researchers worldwide to address career precarity, mobility barriers, and build sustainable research ecosystems.

ICoRSA Attends UNESCO General Conference 2025

Conference Center and EXPO Center, Silk Road, Samarkand 30 October – 13 November 2025 Gianna Avellis attended the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, one of the world’s most ancient and beautiful cities, the pearl of the Great Silk Road,…