Big news! AuthorAID is now Rising Scholars
You may have been following the hints that we have been dropping on our social media channels… today is the day you get the whole picture!
As part of our ongoing evolution to better serve our global community, AuthorAID is rebranding to Rising Scholars.
Our new name reflects the broader ways we support early career researchers – beyond academic writing – to include research skills, career development, networking, and more. While our look has changed, our commitment to supporting early-career researchers remains as strong as it always has been.
Last October, we asked for your input on what AuthorAID means to you. Many of you shared insights about the many ways you engage with the community – from courses and live events to videos, journal clubs and hubs, mentorship and the discussion group, highlighting we have grown beyond what the name “AuthorAID” suggests:, The term “Author” doesn’t reflect the wide range of research support that is offered, and, importantly, ”Aid” does not capture the spirit of community and peer learning that drives us today. Rising Scholars better represents what we offer, and all of you, who drive and contribute to this global network.
What is behind our new logo?
- Rays – symbolising light emanating outwards
- Pages – symbolising research and publishing
- Arches – symbolising broadcasting and communication
- Dawn – symbolising beginnings and horizons
- Lamp – symbolising illuminations and technology
- Globe – symbolising internationality and Northern and Southern communities
- Pathway – symbolising progression and development
- Tree – symbolising growth and potential
- R + S – Rising Scholars’ initials
Can you spot these elements in the logo? Comment below!
We have a new colour palette that is warm and vibrant, capturing the energy of our community. Explore the website to see them in action!
Whether you have been a member for a long time, or you are a new user, we hope you join us in the excitement about this rebrand. We can’t wait to welcome you to Rising Scholars MOOCs, and Tea Time with Rising Scholars and connect with you on our rebranded social media! We look forward to seeing your continued contribution to the evolution and growth of this special community.
We would love to hear from you – what does Rising Scholars mean to you? What are your hopes for the community’s future, and for yourself as researchers? Share your thoughts on social media using #RisingScholars.
Please note that you will still find mentions of "AuthorAID" on our website and Moodle courses. We are working on changing this in the coming days and weeks.