Early Career Place Network

The Early Career Place Network is an online forum for early career researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in arts and humanities approaches to place-based research, practice and policy. We meet online, once a month, to connect our work and interests, exchange ideas and participate in shaping future events. The network is part of the AHRC Place-based Research Programme.

It is a supportive and vibrant space for interdisciplinary thinking. We currently have 150 members across the UK and internationally, spanning academia, policy and practice.

 

Monthly Meetings

Our monthly meetings offer new and existing members a chance to learn about the latest developments in the AHRC Place Programme and connect with fellow members through networking break-out rooms, skillshares and themed conversations. 

Our next monthly meeting will take place on 21 November. For details, please subscribe to our mailing list.

Place Dialogues

The Place Dialogues are a series of regular sessions to share key academic and policy texts that have inspired or challenged our thinking, discuss something we have written—published or in progress, explore an unfinished idea for a project or an intellectual puzzle. They are designed as a space for peer support and discussion.

 

How to join

The network is open to anyone who self-identifies as an early career academic or practitioner working on place-based issues in the UK and internationally.

To receive updates of meetings, events and opportunities, you can join our mailing list by filling in this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Lucrezia Gigante

News from the EC Place Network

Zine-making Online Session | EC Place Network

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:44:00 GMT

Join us online for a creative exploration of what 'place' means to you

Early Career Place Network | November Round-up

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:20:00 GMT

Explore upcoming sessions and join a growing community of practice

Reclaiming Focused Time – A series of online sessions for deep work

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:52:00 BST

A series of structured sessions to delve into your current writing projects, the latest additions to your reading list or deep thinking.

Skillshare: Publishing

Sun, 04 May 2025 16:58:00 BST

Members of the EC Place Network share their insights on academic publishing

Where does fieldwork begin and end?

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:02:00 BST

EC Place Network Members are inviting respondents for a reflection on positionally and fieldwork in relation to place-based research