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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
Measuring Academic Impact: What you need to know as a researcher
As current or emerging researchers, you may be interested in the upcoming workshop ‘Measuring Academic Impact: What you need to know as a researcher’ which is scheduled for Wednesday 8th August, 3-5pm. This course will introduce you to: Relevant metrics that show you how much attention your research outputs get What journal metrics are widely … Continue reading Measuring Academic Impact: What you need to know as a researcher
Demystifying REF: what you need to know and why
In collaboration with Research Enterprise Services (RES) and Organisation and Educational Development (OED), the RSA are delighted to announce another great training opportunity for researchers. This two-hour workshop "Demystifying REF: what you need to know and why" has been designed for research active staff who are new(ish) to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) or uncertain … Continue reading Demystifying REF: what you need to know and why
RSA Workshop: From conference attendee to leader
11am-1pm 19th June 2018 Lancaster House Hotel (near Pendle College) We welcome you to join the Research Staff Association (RSA) for an informative workshop on developing your conference profile. Pick up tips and advice from an expert panel about how they transitioned from conference attendee to a conference leader. Whether you’re planning on running your … Continue reading RSA Workshop: From conference attendee to leader
RSA Christmas Café
Calling all researchers! It’s that time of year again: the RSA invites you to the Researchers’ Christmas Café from 12-1pm on Wednesday 13th December. A hot Christmas buffet will be provided! The Christmas café is a great opportunity to meet colleagues, develop new research connections and (re-)engage with the University’s wider researcher community. You will … Continue reading RSA Christmas Café
Coffee, Cake and Conversation
New to research or ‘been round the block’?? – this is for you! This session is for all research staff – from young to not-so-young; from seasoned campaigner to those new-to-the-role. Come along and share your experiences as a recent recruit or as an ‘old-lag’ (you choose!). Thursday 3rd August 10:00-11:00 at Lancaster … Continue reading Coffee, Cake and Conversation