part-time researcher conference

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