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‘Who’s looking after the researchers?’ The missing conversation in research culture
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Researchers studying difficult topics like domestic abuse, poverty, and trauma face significant emotional burdens that universities rarely address. A Warwick project found many researchers carry distressing experiences beyond working hours, yet receive little preparation for this. Early career researchers often fear admitting struggles. The authors argue researcher wellbeing should be embedded in ethics processes, training, and institutional strategy — not treated as optional.