We’re excited to be part of the Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2025, the leading global event for those supporting the professional growth of researchers. On Wednesday, September 10, we’ll host a session titled:

Recognising and Empowering Research Leadership – The LExA Initiative by the LBG Career Center

In this interactive session, we’ll present the Leadership Excellence Award in Research (LExA), launched by the LBG Career Center to recognize and celebrate inclusive, positive leadership in research. We’ll share the story behind LExA, what we’ve learned so far, and how leadership beyond hierarchies can be identified and meaningfully rewarded.

Join us to explore how recognition initiatives like LExA can drive cultural change and how similar models might work in your own institutional context.

We look forward to connecting with peers passionate about strengthening research culture, leadership, and development strategies. See you at #VitaeCon2025!