TALENT CALENDAR 

Workshop and writing retreat dates

We offer an annual programme of support sessions, whether you are just starting to think about applying for Advance HE Fellowship or if you are already in the process of putting together an application.  

Important!

  • Please read the Workshops and Writing retreats page before booking any of the dates listed below.
  • OurGetting Started Guide’ video  (approx. 30 minutes duration) must be watched prior to attending a development workshop.
  • To attend a writing retreat, you must firstly attend a Development Workshop and register for the TALENT scheme.
  • Please ensure your working environment is conducive to your participation for online events.
  • For all bookings and queries, please email talent@shu.ac.uk 

Associate Fellow/Fellow – Introductory Development Workshop (online)

  • Not available

Senior Fellow – Introductory Development Workshop (online)

  • Not available

Writing Retreats (online/on campus as indicated)

  • Wednesday 13 August 2025, 0930-1630, online FULLY BOOKED – waiting list available
  • Tuesday 19 August 2025, 0930-1630, online  FULLY BOOKED – waiting list available
  • Thursday 21 August 2025, 0930-1630, online  FULLY BOOKED – waiting list available
  • Thursday 4 September 2025, 0930-1630, online
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025, 0930-1630, online
  • Thursday 11 September 2025, 0930-1630, online
  • Tuesday 16  September 2025, 0930-1630, online
  • Monday 22 September 2025, 0930-1630, online

Submission Deadlines

Please ensure you have read the Guidance and Application Process pages for full details of the requirements before submitting your application. 

You may submit your completed application and referee statements at any time, but no later than the deadline dates stated below. Applications are accepted in date order as they are received in the TALENT inbox. Our review and panel processes usually take around 8-10 weeks from the submission deadline date but can be up to 12 weeks in busy periods. In the event of a review panel being under or over subscribed, we reserve the right to to hold applications until the next submission/review period, however you will be advised if this is the case.  

Associate Fellow (D1), Fellow (D2) and Senior Fellow (D3) applications

2025
Monday 6 October 2025 (changed from Monday 8 September 2025)

Principal Fellow (D4) applications

Submissions for Principal Fellow are by arrangement only.  If you are considering an application for Principal Fellow, please contact talent@shu.ac.uk in the first instance.