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

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

Researcher input on Lancaster’s gender pay gap

Dear research staff, Lancaster’s Gender Pay Gap Task Group has been established to better understand the nature and causes of the distribution of the gender pay gap and to recommend actions to address these. As part of their work, the Group want to hear from research staff and get your views and experiences of related … Continue reading Researcher input on Lancaster’s gender pay gap

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

Concordat Strategy Group response to the Independent Review of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

UKRI have recently published reviewer responses to a review of the 2008 Concordat framework to support the career development of academic researchers in the UK. The report outlines 15 recommendations for the framework which are anticipated to form part of the revised Concordat in 2019. The Concordat Implementation Group (CIG) and the RSA are committed … Continue reading Concordat Strategy Group response to the Independent Review of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

Exciting Leadership Development Opportunity: Research Staff Association Executive Committee Vacancies

Lancaster University’s Research Staff Association (RSA)[1] are looking for two new members to join its Executive Committee, starting October 2018. These two new members will join three continuing members from last year and a member of staff from HR’s OED. The RSA is run by researchers for researchers. As a body it represents all members … Continue reading Exciting Leadership Development Opportunity: Research Staff Association Executive Committee Vacancies