Induction for Contract Research Staff
Event Description
2019/20 Dates:
To be confirmed.
Time:
To be confirmed.
Designed for:
All newly appointed research staff in the University.
Content:
Welcome and Introduction
Research in Queen's:
Queen's Research Strategy
Research funding and the Research Assessment Exercise
University policy, expectations and responsibilities for contract research staff
UCU Respresentative
Training and career development opportunities available for contract research staff
Research Ethics
Lunch (provided)
Planning your research career
Professional development for Queen's researchers
"Excellent event, sends a very positive message to new staff that they are welcomed and supported"
Aims/Aimed at
This induction is an occasion for welcoming research staff to Queen's and, in some instances, to the community. It is designed to facilitate the transition of new members of staff to their posts in Queen's and to briefly look at some of the main issues in the University relevant to research staff.
This full-day induction introduces issues related to research policies and opportunities at Queen's for contract research staff. It addresses such items as Queen's Research Strategy, Research funding, the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the research staff training and development programme. The afternoon session will focus on planning your research career and professional development whilst at Queen's.
You may have been in your new job for a time before the next available event but it is considered to be an essential part of your orientation into the University.
Booking Information
New Contract Research Staff are invited to attend this event and will be registered by Organisational Development
Booking URL:
Course Contact Details
Name: Organisational DevelopmentTelephone: 5381
Email: stafflearning@qub.ac.uk
New Course: No
Course Type(s): Central Induction Events, Effective Researcher Programme
Staff Categories: Research
Keywords: Induction, Welcome, Development, Career, Professional, Support, Resources