The information below is taken from the University's Furlough FAQ page and the Research Services Impact of Covid-19 FAQs. It is worth re-checking these FAQs just in case the information has been updated. Which staff are likely to be eligible [for furlough]? Current guidance indicated (sic) the scheme applies to staff who are not deemed … Continue reading Furlough for Researchers
Take part in the Academic Research Survey (CEDARS)
We want know more about your experiences of the current research environment that you work in, by inviting you to complete the Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey (CEDARS). Lancaster is running CEDARS as part of our actions in implementing the Principles of the revised Researcher Development Concordat and the survey will provide … Continue reading Take part in the Academic Research Survey (CEDARS)
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
RSA’s COVID-19 Email
Dear all We hope you are keeping safe and well during these unprecedented and challenging times. For research staff, as for other staff, there is much uncertainty, and we will all have many questions in the days and weeks ahead. There has been a great deal of information, both from the government, from the university … Continue reading RSA’s COVID-19 Email
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
Redundancy at Lancaster
{{CODEwarn}} As a researcher on fixed-term funding, you are far more likely to find yourself being made redundant than any other group of staff at Lancaster. It's important, therefore, to understand what that actually means and what your rights are. Does my contract status (fixed-term/indefinite) matter? In short: no - with one exception (see below). … Continue reading Redundancy at Lancaster
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