First Advisory Board Meeting
Expert insights help to shape the project
We were delighted to convene the first meeting of our project’s academic Advisory Board in February, bringing together a group of colleagues whose expertise spans several disciplines across Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Following a short introduction to the project’s vision and research design, the discussion focused on a series of open questions intended to help us test, refine, and strengthen our approach. The conversation was wide-ranging, thoughtful, and constructive.
The discussion highlighted both the ambition and complexity of the research, with valuable input on how to connect our workstreams and case studies. Key themes included the importance of building an inclusive and collaborative environment for postdoctoral researchers, which we are in the process of recruiting and hope to have in post by this September. We also explored working with non-academic partners, publication strategies, opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange, and the role the project might play in shaping a wider field of inquiry around multispecies mutualisms.
The meeting reaffirmed the value of the Advisory Board as a space for critical friendship, creative thinking, and strategic guidance. We are extremely grateful for their engagement and look forward to continuing these conversations and working with them as the project develops.
