Research Staff Development
The University has established a forum to provide cross-institutional support for research staff development. A co-ordinating group has been set up to guide this development, reporting to the University Research Committee.
The group, chaired by the Director Academic Research Development, includes School Associate Deans of Research and Research Institute Directors, the Graduate School, and People Services, all of whom contribute to the development of researchers at GCU. Research active staff are also represented on the group. A specific aim of the group is to focus on supporting the development of research excellence across the University as part of the preparation of the internal environment contributing to the submission to the next REF exercise. GCU is a recipient of the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award (2013).
- Find out more about the HR Excellence in Research Award
The group also draws on the expertise of members of the GCU Research Peer Review College in contributing to the shaping and delivery of development opportunities for research staff.
The types of researcher development support delivery are set out below.
- Research Excellence Workshops
- Graduate School Research Staff Development Programme
- Vitae Researcher Development Framework
- Researcher Concordat
- Research Mentoring Scheme
- Research Clinics
- Career development and PDAR
- Research Leadership workshops series
- External opportunities
Further details on staff development provision appropriate to your needs:
- Induction training for Research Staff
- Contract research staff
- Early Career Researchers
- Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators
- Research Leaders
- Research Administrators
This is available from the Graduate School or your School research staff.
Career development
Advice on career development, career opportunities, academic promotions, the People Passport, and other staff resources including the Development library is available from People Services.
Equality and Diversity
The University is a member of the Athena Swan in Charter and is committed to achieving the Athena Swan Bronze level award. Membership provides us with a clear focus and structure for improving the recruitment, retention and promotion of female academic staff in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) subject areas. GCU also participates in the Leadership Foundation Aurora programme for aspiring women leaders in universities.
