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Researcher careers and recession 2010
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UCU Researchers' workshop, Bradford University, 29th October
08 June 2010
Categories: short term contracts, research staff, research staff organisation, support, role models, practical tips, Community
Vitae Research Staff Conference 2010: Report on Workshop B1 - Case study examples from local RSAs and launch of RSA guide
This workshop consisted of talks by four speakers; Dr. Rob Hardwick who gave an Introduction to the UKRSA guide to Research Staff Associations, Dr. David Proctor who spoke about his extensive experience as co-chair of the College of Life Sciences Postdoc Association at the University of Dundee, Dr Jo Rees who told us about her experience with Postdocs of Cambridge and Sheila Thompson, a champion of Research Staff Associations at the University of Edinburgh, who explained how Universities can help Research Staff Associations. This was followed by a constructive discussion session focused on the experiences of the workshop members in setting up and running successful Research Staff Associations. A summary of the talks and discussion session is provided within.
10 November 2010
Categories: development, research staff, research staff organisation, role models, practical tips, UKRSA, Community
Setting up a multidisciplinary RSAs - an elusive concept?
Short article arising from discussions encountered in setting up a new multidisciplinary RSA. In the current silo-based organisational culture, is this a worthwhile venture? Will funding cuts and shrinking research councils increase the divide between traditions by increasing competition or will they help foster professional value pluralism? More questions than answers, but they seem to recur in the current financial climate amongst early career researchers.
12 November 2010
Categories: Research, career, development, research staff, research staff organisation, Community
Vitae Conference 2010, Nov 4th - Workshop A4 Sources of support for equality and diversity
I led the workshop A4 ‘Sources of support for equality and diversity’. I outline here what has been discussed with the presenters. Mrs. Jennifer Woolley, Chief Executive of The Daphne Jackson Trust, and Rukhsana Rahim Din, co-ordinator of the Connect project in UKRC, talked about what their organisations do and what the bigger picture of their activities are.
12 November 2010
Categories: Research, career, development, research staff, training, support
The USS pensions consultation - why it matters to researchers
On 20th October the USS pension scheme launched a consultation about changes proposed to how the scheme operates, and what benefits its members will get. The proposed changes are far-reaching and researchers could be one of the most disadvantaged groups if they are implemented.
29 October 2010
Categories: short term contracts, research staff, Community
The Browne review - implications for researchers?
As Lord Browne publishes his recommendations on the future of higher education in the UK, we consider how his recommendations are likely to impact on the working life of researchers.
13 October 2010
Categories: Research, career, development, research staff
possible brain drain
Hello This is Jessica Shepherd, education correspondent at the Guardian. I am very keen to hear from researchers who are concerned about cuts to the science budget in particular. We are looking into whether some researchers are considering going abroad as a result of cuts. Please email me jessica.shepherd@guardian.co.uk 0203 353 2302. Many thanks Jessica
28 September 2010
Categories: research staff
Concentration of research funding: a cautionary tale
As the recession bites, there is more and more talk of the UK not being able to afford to carry out its full range of research. The suggestion is that research funding will - and, according to some, SHOULD - increasingly be concentrated in fewer centres of expertise. In this article the problems and pitfalls of this approach, and its likely impact on research staff careers, are considered critically.
19 August 2010
Categories: Research, career, mobility, research staff
9 things you may not know about fixed-term contracts
Fixed-term research contracts are hardly the most stable form of employment. However, it’s been my experience that many people take u
11 August 2010
Categories: short term contracts, research staff, support
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