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A Collective Voice for ResearchersUKRSA and the ScotHERD Researchers Forum
David J. Proctor, PhDCo-Chair, UK Research Staff Association
• An introduction to the UKRSA and the ScotHERD Researchers Forum
• Challenges facing part-time researchers
• How a collective voice can benefit part-time researchers
overview
East of EnglandJo ReesNicola Woodward
LondonMaria HafallaLarisa MihoreanuDaniel Weekes
MidlandsElizabeth DodsonRobert HardwickChris HowardLiza Filby
Scotland & Northern IrelandDavid FoleyPaddy HadokeCatherine HigginsMaeliosa McCruddenDavid Proctor
South EastAshley Pringle
South West and WalesLee Parry
Yorkshire and North EastDeborah HollidayJonathan RandChris Thomson
An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
University of CambridgeInstitute of Food Research
London Research InstituteKing's College LondonKing's College London
Loughborough UniversityUniversity of LeicesterAston UniversityUniversity of Warwick
Queen's University BelfastUniversity of EdinburghQueen's University BelfastQueen's University BelfastUniversity of Dundee
University of Southampton
Cardiff University
University of LeedsNewcastle UniversityUniversity of Hull
UKRSA committee
An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
Jane Simm
Branwen Hide
Gordon DaltonTony McElligott
Tennie VidelerPhilippa StorerSheila Thompson
UKRSA partners
• To support local and regional research staff associations
• To create an online community and resource for UK research staff
• To provide a collective voice for researchers on policy issues
An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
mission
nurturing communities of researchersAn introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
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An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
Queen Margaret UniversityCatherine Tsang
Queen's University BelfastDavid FoleyMaeliosa McCruddenSimon McDade
University of AberdeenStephanie DavidsonJolene Slothouber GalbreathYolanda Corripio MiyarNimesh ModyMaria Psatha
University of DundeeRaman DasDavid Proctor
University of EdinburghStuart GilfillanPaddy HadokeAlex HenkeMark MillerColin SharpKatie Shaw
University of GlasgowColin Moran
University of StrathclydeClaire JacksonEileen McBrideChris McCormick
Amy CartwrightTennie VidelerSheila Thompson
ScotHERD Researchers Forum
online communities and resources
An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
a collective voice on policy issues
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representation
• The Roberts Implementation Review
• CROS Steering group
• Concordant Strategy Group
• Equality and Diversity in Research Careers: a HEFCE event
• Principal Investigators and Research Leaders Survey
• Vitae Impact and Evaluation Group
An introduction to the UKRSA and ScotHERD Researchers Forum
• A brief introduction to the UKRSA and the ScotHERD Researchers Forum
• Challenges facing part-time researchers
• How a collective voice can benefit part-time researchers
overview
Challenges facing part-time researchers
What challenges have your or your colleagues faced as part-time researchers?
Challenges facing part-time researchers
Maternity leavePaternity leaveChild-careFamiliesWork-life balance
Challenges facing part-time researchers
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FundingGrant-writingAuthorship
Challenges facing part-time researchers
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BullyingResearcher-PI disputes
Challenges facing part-time researchersIsolation
• A brief introduction to the UKRSA and the ScotHERD Researchers Forum
• Challenges facing part-time researchers
• How a collective voice can benefit part-time researchers
overview
Benefits of a collective voice
Some examples of the benefits of having a collective voice, taken from the activities of the College of Life Sciences Postdoc Association at the University of Dundee.
Benefits of a collective voice
Representation
• Concordat Steering Group
• College of Life Sciences Board
• School of Research Board
• Health & Safety Committee
• Women in STEM Committee
• Partners
Benefits of a collective voice
Partners
Benefits of a collective voice
• Handbook
• Support Group
• Career Development Scheme
• Conference Attendance Scheme
• Courses and Workshops
• Research and Travel Funding
• Employment Opportunities
Support
Benefits of a collective voice
• Seminars and DiscussionsPI-Researcher, Women in STEM, Employment Rights, Library Resources, Families in Science
• NetworkingBarbeque, Ceilidh, Dinner, Quiz, Welcome
• OutreachArt, Education, Tours, Website
Engagement
Benefits of a collective voicepub quizzes
Benefits of a collective voicebarbeques
http://postdoc.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/
http://vitae.ac.uk/researchers/
http://www.lfpds.ed.ac.uk/
http://www.epods.med.ed.ac.uk/
http://vitae.ac.uk/ukrsa