Northern Power Inclusion Matters

Lancaster University is a collaborator on an EPSRC funded project ‘Northern Power Inclusion Matters’. This project aims to help shape an actively inclusive culture in the Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) community that supports, drives and sustains greater equality for all, including traditionally under-represented groups, e.g., women, people with a disability, LGBT+, and black, Asian … Continue reading Northern Power Inclusion Matters

Recruitment Freeze – and its effects on fixed-term contracts

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancaster University has implemented a recruitment freeze due to the "significantly altered financial and operating position" of the University. The University says that "as a key principle, we need to ensure we are, where possible, providing job security to our existing staff and mitigating the cessation of fixed term … Continue reading Recruitment Freeze – and its effects on fixed-term contracts

Fixed-term contracts and casual working policy: update

The University is working through the implementation of the new policy with faculties and divisions. Following the announcement in November 2019 of the new fixed-term contracts and casual working policy, and updates to the FAQs in December, the University is currently working through the effective implementation of the new policy. Paul Boustead, Director of Human … Continue reading Fixed-term contracts and casual working policy: update

Concordat Event 2020

On the 3rd February 2020, the RSA held a Concordat event for researchers, their managers, and interested institutional colleagues. The event focussed on the three principles of the 2019 Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers: environment and culture, employment, and professional and career development. Attendees first heard from Prof Malcom Joyce (Dean for … Continue reading Concordat Event 2020

Lancaster University signs the revised Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

Lancaster is now one of 31 organisations and institutions across the UK to have signed the revised Concordat. Lancaster has become one of 31 organisations and institutions across the UK to have signed the revised Concordat, commonly known as the Researcher Development Concordat, with many more expected to follow suit. All signatories are committing to … Continue reading Lancaster University signs the revised Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

New policy means permanent contracts to be used at Lancaster wherever possible

This news story originally appeared on Lancaster University's Staff intranet (access to staff at the University only).A new policy relating to Fixed-term Contracts and Casual Working was approved by the Joint Negotiating and Consultation Committee (JNCC) on Monday 4th November 2019. The new policy enhances our commitment to use indefinite/permanent contractual arrangements wherever possible, and … Continue reading New policy means permanent contracts to be used at Lancaster wherever possible

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Researchers at Lancaster University respond to the Concordat consultation

In December, Lancaster’s Research Staff Association (RSA) hosted a workshop to raise awareness of the review, as well as contribute to the sector consultation. A national review of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers was undertaken during 2018. December’s workshop gathered perspectives from research staff on proposed changes to the Concordat. Researchers … Continue reading Researchers at Lancaster University respond to the Concordat consultation