Over the coming few weeks the University will be running four ECR focus groups. These sessions are an opportunity for you to tell us about your experiences at the University of Brighton as well as how the University can support you during your time here. Sessions are designed to stimulate discussion around the areas of concerns arising from the results of the Careers in Research Online Survey 2019 (CROS). This survey gathers the anonymous views of research staff in UK higher education institutions about their experiences, career aspirations and career development. The survey takes place every two years and is launched by Vitae.
Sessions will also provide an introduction and overview to the revised Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, which was released in September 2019. This Concordat sets out the principles to create the very best culture for researchers to thrive. The University of Brighton is committed to implementing the Concordat’s principles and has an action plan that it reviews regularly. These sessions will provide an opportunity for you to contribute to developing our action plan for the future.
These sessions will take place on the 5th and 6th November 2019, there will be a session at each campus (Moulsecoomb, Falmer, City Campus and Eastbourne). To book please follow the link below:
5 November 2019 Mithras House G3 11.30am-13.30pm – Moulsecoomb Campus
5 November 2019 Watson Building 101 14.30pm-16.30pm – Falmer Campus
6 November 2019 Pavilion Parade 101 9.30am-11.30am – City Campus
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-career-researchers-focus-group-city-campus-tickets-76753719441
6 November 2019 Hillbrow 116 13.30pm-15.30pm – Eastbourne Campus
Please note these sessions are primarily suitable for Early Career Researchers however all academic staff are welcome.
Facilitators: Annie Ockelford (ECR Ambassador) and Ingrid Pugh (Assistant Director of Research Services)
For Information:
https://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy/concordat
https://www.vitae.ac.uk/impact-and-evaluation
Any queries please send an email to A.Waterson@brighton.ac.uk
