Form Guidance

In support of the University’s Athena SWAN agenda and ongoing commitment to promoting and valuing leadership development and career progression for women across the University the People and Culture Directorate are funding 12 places on the 2018/19 Aurora Programme.

Aurora is a leadership development programme for women up to senior lecturer/ researcher and professional services upto grade 8, who think of themselves as future leaders, (or are open to considering this). It aims to encourage participants to recognise their talent and capabilities, think about their future careers, consider “stepping up” to promotional posts and to consider leadership and management as one option for progression. Therefore, participants should be ambitious for a career in the HE sector and willing to actively engage in developing their leadership potential.

Programme Overview - Aurora uses a combination of four interlinked development days; an action learning set; self-directed learning and in-house mentoring. You must attend all four themed days (Identity, Impact and Voice; Power and Politics; Core Leadership Skills; Adaptive Leadership Skills) and the Action Learning set day.

The Aurora Programme is delivered at a range of venues across the UK and in Dublin. To provide participants with an opportunity to access wider networks and gain a UK perspective People and Culture are funding programme fees (£1000pp) plus a single additional payment to enable participants to travel to one development day outside of Dublin. This year participants can select from London, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Cardiff.

https://www.lfhe.ac.uk/en/programmes-events/equality-and-diversity/aurora/dates-venues-and-booking-for-20182019.cfm

Before completing your application form it is strongly recommended that you: Go to the Aurora web pages and read the information explaining Aurora and the aims of

each workshop as this insight will inform your application. This is found at https://www.lfhe.ac.uk/en/programmes-events/equality-and-diversity/aurora/about-aurora/index.cfm

Participant feedback and pictures can be found by searching Twitter #LFAurora. Speak to at least one member of our growing Aurora community. They are happy to chat

to anyone considering applying for the programme (contact details are available in Appendix 2).

Discuss with your line manager.

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ULSTER UNIVERSITY AURORA NOMINATION FORMClosing Date: Monday 6th August 2018

Application queries can be directed to Clare Madden ext 66884; c.madden@ulster.ac.uk

The choice of venues and dates are in Appendix 1. Please select the five dates you can attend by circling them. Please note you can choose to attend a mix of locations, but your Action Learning Set must be in the same location as your Power and Politics day. People and Culture are covering the programme fees and they are also funding the travel/accommodation for ONE workshop. This is for a non-Dublin based workshop only (based on the University standard rates). Your Department/Faculty covers all other travel costs and it is worth exploring with your budget holder if there is further scope for attending additional non Dublin venues.

Please complete and return (electronic or hard copy) form to Clare Madden c.madden@ulster.ac.uk in People and Culture, Room 2F07, Jordanstown, by Monday 6th

August 2018.

As these funded places are limited, a group chaired by the University Aurora Champion will prioritise nominations should places be oversubscribed.

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AURORA FORM

In completing this Nomination Form please provide as much information as possible against each criterion and demonstrate that you have researched the programme and have an understanding of its purpose, content and

format.

Name: Tel: E-mail:

School/Department: Faculty/Directorate:

Job Title: Grade: Staff Number:

1. Please explain why you wish to participate in the Aurora Programme and why this is a good time for you to commence Aurora? (100 words max)

2. How will attending this programme benefit your personal and professional development and fit in with your current career aims/plan (200 words max)

3. What specifically do you anticipate the benefits of your participation in Aurora will be for: a) Your School/Research Institute/Department

b) For the wider community e.g. University strategic plans; University Athena SWAN goals; Institutional projects etc?

(150 words max divided as you see fit across parts a & b in Q3)

4. The Aurora Programme requires a commitment to having a formal mentor. Please outline:

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(a) what benefits you feel having a dedicated mentor would provide for you and how you would use this unique mentoring opportunity

(b) key qualities and/or knowledge, skills and/or experience you would like your mentor to have

(150 words max divided as you see fit across parts a & b in Q4)

Optional Question - Mentoring: Each participant has a mentor from within her institution. Mentors can be female or male. Mentor allocation will be arranged in consultation with individual participants before the start of Aurora. However, if you already have a possible person in mind who you would like as your Mentor (even if you haven’t spoken to them) please indicate this by entering their name below. As a general guide the Mentor should be considered successful in their careers, have sufficient general HE experience to be able to offer advice and support and have a genuine interest in helping women to develop their careers.

Suggestion for my Mentor (please note there is no disadvantage if you have not considered anyone at this point):

Terms and Conditions for Participants

Please tick the box to indicate your understanding and agreement to the programme requirements explained below:

I will to meet with Ulster Aurora Community Representatives for pre programme briefing, information and advice. The Ulster Aurora Welcome and Orientation event will be held on 12th September 2018

Committed to the full Aurora process, attending all four delivery days (one outside of Dublin) plus the Action Learning Set day and be prepared to undertake some self-directed study.

Aurora operate clear cancellation and administrative fee guidelines. Full details found at https://www.lfhe.ac.uk/en/programmes-events/programmes/women-only/aurora/guidance/aurora-t-and-c.cfm)

Readiness to embrace the mentoring relationship, and actively work with your mentors to address your personal development and build your self-reliance.

Committed to a career in HE and prepared to devote some time to thinking about and planning your career.

Willing to host an action learning set day at your institution, if required. Assistance will be provided, by your institution.

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Prepared to embrace the extensive networking opportunities and participate fully in Aurora. Willing to undertake projects or assignments for Ulster (e.g. relating to Athena SWAN) in order to build

on your developing leadership skills. Prepared to participate in a longitudinal study to gauge the effectiveness of Aurora. Willing to act as mentor or role model to future participants and engage with Aurora community at

Ulster.

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LINE MANAGER’S SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Please note that in the event of high demand from your Department/School forms may be returned for initial prioritisation

Please comment on why you believe this is a good time for the nominee to be considering this programme:

I am committed to supporting the nominee in terms of: time to participate in the programme any additional travel/accommodation costs

Signature of Head of School or Department: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________

Please note: Signatory must be a budget holder

Signature of applicant: Dated :

Aurora Schedule Appendix 1

Please clearly circle your 5 selections and return with your form

Start time and Dates: Please note that start and finish times can vary.

*Please note: Aurora has been designed to be as flexible as possible. So participants can choose whatever dates and venues work best for them. The only exception is that the day on Power and Politics and the Action Learning Set have to be undertaken in the same location for logistical purposes. Each Learning

Set will be made up of participants from different institutions wherever possible and these groups are allocated on the Power and Politics Day. It is likely, but not guaranteed, that the Action Learning Sets will take place in the region in which Power and Politics is held.

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Ulster Aurora Community Contact Details Appendix 2

Ulster Aurora Community

Aurora Institutional ChampionDr Mary Hannon-FletcherUU Aurora Champion, Athena SWAN Champion and STEMM Ambassador School of Biomedical Sciences Room G083Coleraine Campus Tel: (0)28 7012 3105Email: mp.hannon@ulster.ac.uk

Aurora CoordinatorMrs Clare MaddenStaff Development DepartmentRoom 2F12Jordanstown CampusTel: (0)28 9036 6884Email: c.madden@ulster.ac.uk

Aurora 2017-18 Participants

Dr Suzanne Beech School of Geography and Environmental Sciences Room G271Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 3916 Email: s.beech@ulster.ac.uk

Ms Janet Coulter Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment Room BA-03-012Belfast campusTel: (0)28 9536 7236Email: jm.coulter@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Roisin Curran Centre for Higher Education and Research Practice Room MC220Magee campusTel: (0)28 7167 5518Email: r.curran@ulster.ac.uk

Ms Breda Friel School of Applied Social and Policy StudiesRoom MF007Magee campusTel: (0)28 7167 5765Email: bn.friel@ulster.ac.uk

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Mrs Joanne Gallagher Economic Policy CentreRoom 1H13Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 90 6368094Email: j.gallagher1@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Sarah Hudson Student Administration Room H229Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 4151Email: sl.hudson@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Sarah Gallagher The Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Office Room MI020Magee campusTel: (0)28 7167 5083Email: sarah.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Elaine LackermeierExecutive ManagerResearch & Impact Room 08K22Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 8402Email: e.lackermeier@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Diane Lees-MurdockSchool of Biomedical SciencesRoom W1085Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 3166Email: dj.lees@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Paula McCleanSchool of Biomedical SciencesC-TRIC BuildingAltnagelvin Area HospitalTel: (0)28 7167 5675Email: pl.mcclean@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Judith Mullineux School of Applied Social and Policy Studies Room 02H04Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 6974Email: jc.mullineux @ulster.ac.uk

Ms Denise MacDermott School of Applied Social & Policy StudiesRoom MF210Magee campusTel: (0)28 7167 5313Email: dj.macdermott@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Abbie McKenna Centre For Flexible & Continued Education Room 02H04Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 6974Email: ae.mckenna@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Diana Ridley Research and Impact Room J703Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 4752Email: dl.ridley@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Lee-Ann Sharp School of Sport Room 15C07Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 68706Email: l.sharp@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Ayala ShmaiaStrategic Policy and Development Unit Room J308Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 4426Email: a.shmaia@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Deborah Sloan Centre For Flexible & Continued EducationRoom 02F03Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 6097Email: dj.sloan@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Lauren Stuart Office of the Chief Operating Officer Room BA-02-030Belfast campusTel: (0)28 9536 7033Email: l.stuart@ulster.ac.uk

Development Fundraising Room BA-02-018Belfast campus

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Tel: (0)28 9536 7287Email: s.ward@ulster.ac.uk

Aurora Previous Participants

Dr Marie Braniff Director of INCORE School of Criminology, Politics & Social Policy Room 03A19 Magee Campus Tel: (0)28 9036 6667 Email: m.braniff@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Oonagh Lynch Technology Commercialisation ExecutiveResearch & ImpactRoom 26A20Jordanstown Campus Tel: (0)28 9036 6707Email: ot.lynch@ulster.ac.uk

Miss Fiona McElroy Creative Enterprise Manager Research & ImpactRoom BA-02-016 Belfast Campus Tel: (0)28 9536 7240 Email: fa.mcelroy @ulster.ac.uk

Dr Rosemary Moreland Faculty Coordinator for Teaching & Learning School of Sociology & Applied Social StudiesRoom 21D43Jordanstown Campus Tel: (0)28 9036 8333Email: rj.moreland@ulster.ac.uk

Ms Susan Morgan Lecturer School of Sociology & Applied SocialStudiesRoom 21C01 Jordanstown Campus Tel: (0)28 9036 8416Email: sm.morgan@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Kathy Morrow Development Officer – Regular Giving Development Fundraising Room BA-02-018 Belfast Campus Tel: (0)28 9536 7291 Email: k.morrow1@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Marianne O’Connor Lecturer School of Geography & Environmental Sciences Room G1104 Coleraine Campus Tel: (0)28 7012 4692 Email: m.oconnor 1@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Sarah StewartAcademic Policy & Standards Officer Academic OfficeRoom J414Coleraine Campus Tel: (0)28 7012 4603 Email: s.stewart@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Nicola AyreSchool of Computing & MathsRoom 16G17Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 8830Email: n.ayre@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Ursula ChaneySchool of NursingRoom MG238Magee campusTel (0)28 7167 5026Email: u.chaney@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Mo HendersonSchool of Health SciencesRoom 14J03Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 6484

Dr Catriona KellySchool of Biomedical SciencesRoom C-TRICColeraine campus

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Email: m.henderson@ulster.ac.uk Tel: (0)28 7167 5674Email: c.kelly@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Katie ListonSchool of SportRoom 15E05Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 8539Email: k.liston@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Sara McDowellSchool of Environmental SciencesRoom G265Coleraine campusTel (0)28 7012 3399Email sp.mcdowell@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Sandra MoffettSchool of Computing & Intelligent SysRoom MS016BMagee campusTel: (0)28 7167 5381Email: sm.moffett@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Maeve ParisFaculty of Computing & EngineeringRoom MG040Magee campusTel: (0)28 7167 5212Email: m.paris@ulster.ac.uk

Ulster Role Models/Table Hosts at Aurora

Dr Nicola AyreSchool of Computing & MathsRoom 16G17Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 8830Email: n.ayre@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Mary Hannon-FletcherHead of School of Health SciencesRoom 01B120Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 6914Email: mp.hannon@ulster.ac.uk

Professor Tara MooreDirector of the Biomedical Sciences Research InstituteRoom W0095Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 4577Email: t.moore@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Janet PedenUniversity LibrarianRoom H303Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 4743Email: je.peden@ulster.ac.uk

Professor Joan BallantineProfessor of AccountingDepartment of Accountancy, Finance & EconomicsRoom 03C23Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 6204Email: joan.ballantine@ulster.ac.uk

Dr Lisa BradleyActing Head of Department, Business and Enterprise Tel: (0)28 7167 5426 (Magee) Tel: (0)28 7012 4371 (Coleraine)Email: l.bradley@ulster.ac.ukWeb: www.business.ulster.ac.ukSocial: @ulsterbizschool 

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Professor Suzanne McDonoughProfessor of Health and RehabilitationSchool of Health SciencesRoom 01F118Jordanstown campus Tel:(0)28 9036 6459Email: s.mcdonough@ulster.ac.uk

Ms Maria McGilloway Strategic Policy & Legal ManagerStrategic Policy & Development Unit Room J311Coleraine campusTel: (0)28 7012 3314Email: m.mcgilloway@ulster.ac.uk

Ms Susan Morgan Lecturer School of Sociology & Applied SocialStudiesRoom 21C01 Jordanstown Campus Tel: (0)28 9036 8416Email: sm.morgan@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Caroline ArmstrongHead of FundraisingDevelopment (Fundraising)Room BA-02-18Belfast CampusTel: (0) 28 9536 7513Email: carmstrong1@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Ursula ChaneySchool of NursingRoom MG238Magee campusTel (0)28 7167 5026Email: u.chaney@ulster.ac.uk

Mrs Roisin McEvoyHead of AdmissionsRoom 114C05Jordanstown campusTel: (0)28 9036 8830Email: r.mcevoy@ulster.ac.uk

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