Welcome to
Newcastle University
Welcome and Introduction to
the Programme
Linda Robinson
Staff Development Manager
Programme
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Welcome and Introduction
Vision 2021 and the way ahead
Strategic Objectives – Counting What Matters
Coffee
Organisation, Structure and Governance or Who
Runs Your University?
Human Resources at Newcastle University
Staff Development Opportunities
Professional Association/Trade Union
Representation
Lunch – Close
Tour of campus (optional)
Questions to answer
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What is the University’s core business?
Who are its key senior people?
How is the University organised and governed?
What are the University’s policies on
employment-related matters?
5 What opportunities will be available to you for
development and training?
Thank you
Vision 2021
and the way ahead
Professor Chris Brink
Vice-Chancellor
13 March 2013
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/documents/vision2021.pdf
Our Mission:
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To be a world-class researchintensive university
To deliver teaching and facilitate
learning of the highest quality
To play a leading role in the
economic, social and cultural
development of the North East of
England
Our Core Functions:
• Research & Innovation
• Learning & Teaching
• Engagement
Different ways of looking at the University
By Faculty
By Core Function
Regional/National/
International
Corporately
Or…
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See the University in terms of
two questions
What are we good
at?
What are we good
for?
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Civic University
• We engage with civil society through the
deployment of our research and teaching
• We focus on
o The supply side of the knowledge economy:
knowledge creation
o The demand side of the knowledge economy:
tackling societal challenges
• Our societal challenge themes:
o Ageing
o Social Renewal
o Sustainability
• We play a key role in the economic, social
and cultural development of the North East.
Societal Challenge Themes
Excellence
Medical
Sciences
Science,
Agriculture &
Engineering
Humanities
& Social
Sciences
(Faculties)
Ageing
Sustainability
Social Renewal
Purpose (Addressing Societal Challenges )
World Class
• Ranked in the top 200 world universities by
both QS and Times Higher Education.
• 18th nationally in the Sunday Times/Times
Good University Guide.
• Voted one of best places to work in the
Times Higher Best University Workplace
Survey 2014.
• Placed 10th in the UK for student
satisfaction.
Research Excellence
• A member of the Russell Group, the
association of the 24 leading researchintensive UK universities.
• Ranked 17th in the UK for research power
(Research Fortnight).
• Holding one of the largest European Union
research portfolios in the UK.
• Specific research strengths in Bacterial Cell
Biology, Civil Engineering, Computing:
Human-digital interaction,
Geography/Planning , Geriatrics and
Gerontology, Hepatology, Neuroscience,
Rheumatology, Urban Studies.
Facts and Figures
• Students, Academic Year 2013-14:
o 16,872 Undergraduates
o 6,002 Postgraduates
Non-UK 29%
Non-EU 22%
• Employing 5,429 staff (UK, Malaysia and
Singapore)
• Awarding 4,133 Undergraduate and 3,774
Postgraduate degrees in 2012-13
• Generating £405.3 million in income (end of July
2013)
• Over £120 million in research income
• Two overseas campuses: NUMed Malaysia and
NUIS Singapore
Institutional Objectives
(And keeping track)
• Top 20 in the UK for research
• Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction
• Focus on three societal challenge themes:
– Ageing
– Social Renewal
– Sustainability
• A significant international, national and
regional profile and reputation
• Financial and environmental sustainability
For each objective,
what are our KPIs?
E.g:
• Research income / FTE
• Citations
• PhD graduations / FTE
For each KPI, what
is the target?
E.g:
• ≥ Russell Group median
Core function and Faculty objectives
• Research Objectives
• Learning and Teaching Objectives
• Engagement and
Internationalisation Objectives
• Medical Sciences Objectives
• HaSS Objectives
• SAgE Objectives
Each set of
objectives is followed
by KPIs and Targets
Conclusion
We have a good base:
– Strong academic reputation
– A clear sense of identity
– Great student experience in a great city
– International footprint
– Growing student and staff numbers
– Healthy financial position
But the competition is strong, and our ambition is high ...
- There’s a lot of work to do
Thank you,
and welcome
Newcastle University’s
Strategic Objectives
Counting What Matters
Steve Frater
Director of Planning
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Newcastle University 2013/14
Total Student Population 22,874
Diversity &
Balance
Changing
Market?
SAgE
7,126,
31%
FMS
4,981,
22%
HaSS
10,767,
47%
About 5,000 staff
> 120 Countries
China
26%
Singapore
10%
Malaysia
8%
India
4%
Nigeria
3%
Greece
3%
UG
74%
Academic
Incubator
PGR
8%
Part
Time
1,544,
7%
PGT
18%
O/S
26%
GB
67%
Other
EU 7%
Diversity
Institutional Objectives
Top 20 in UK
for Research
Top 20 in UK
for
Student Satisfaction
Focus on Three
Selected
Societal Challenge
Themes
Significant International,
National and Regional
Profile
Financial and Environmental Sustainability
Where do we fit in?
1. Top 20 in the UK for Research
What do we focus on?
• Being Research Intensive
Research Strategies in all Schools
Focus on prestige publications
Research Informed teaching
• It’s expensive & competitive
Average income per academic staff member
Total Research income trends
Regional and national comparisons
• National Assessment Process
Research Excellence Framework
Currently 27th Quality. 17th Power
• What is it good for? Impact
Benefit to society
Citations
News
Patents
Spin out companies
Cash
Reputation
Commerce
1. Top 20 in the UK for Research
How Good ? Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Newcastle - % 3* + % 4*
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Various UoAs
In 26 of 38 Units of Assessment ≥ 50% = internationally excellent or world leading
1. Top 20 in the UK for Research
Ageing and Health
The Fusion of Arts, Science, Culture and Heritage
Cancer
Cell and Molecular Biology
Computing and Software Reliability
Engineering Biology
Digital Media
System Biology and Molecular Agriculture
Engineering Design
The Environment, Sustainability and Earth Systems
Gender and Woman’s Studies
Ethics
Life Sciences
Health Services Research
Human Genetics
Language and Linguistics
Marine Engineering
Nanotechnology
Public Policy
Stem Cells
Energy
Informatics
Chemical Processing
Medical Imaging
Music
Neurosciences – Psychology, Brain and Behaviour
The Rural Economy
Sensors, Biosensors and Electronics
Urban and Regional Development
Water
Research Grants & Contracts Income
NE Universities - Research Grants & Contracts Income
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2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13
Durham
Newcastle
Northumbria
Sunderland
Teesside
2. Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction
What do we focus on?
• Entry Standards (AAB in 2012, ABB in 2013-2015)
• Widening Participation - Low Participation Neighbourhoods, Social Groups
• Attendance
• Internal Surveys
• National assessment processes
- Quality Assurance
- Student Survey (National Student Survey
NSS – 90% target)
• Employability
- Overall
- Graduate level jobs in Times league table
• Post Graduate Student numbers & Satisfaction Surveys
• Post Graduate Research Degree Completion rates
2. 90% institutional minimum for student
satisfaction
23 Questions in 7 areas
• Teaching on my course
• Assessment and feedback
• Academic support
• Organisation and management
• Learning Resources
• Personal Development
• Overall Satisfaction
2013 - 90% (89% last year) (Sector 86%)
10th= nationally
4th= out of 24 in Russell Group
Issues ?
• We have an objective of 90% on Overall Satisfaction
90% in 30 subjects, out of 48
Success
• Assessment and feedback – 70% (up from 67%. Sector average - 72%)
• Ability to access general IT resources - 92% (up from 86%. Sector - 87%)
2. 90% institutional minimum for student
satisfaction
How did you do in 2013 ?
100%
90%
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70%
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30%
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Overall Satisfaction %
3. Focussed on 3 Societal Challenge
Themes
What do we focus on?
• One theme launched for each of three years. Then ongoing.
• Expertise at Newcastle
• Global interest, local resonance
• Public Engagement
• Led by a Faculty,
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but multi disciplinary.
Ageing
Sustainability
Social Renewal
• Broad Staff commitment - Not just a few research stars
• Outputs – Debates, Conference, Lectures, Presentations, Competitions,
Alumni engagement, Commercial engagement
• Societal impact.
Themes that affect us all
4. A Significant International Profile
What do we focus on?
• Strategic PartnersGroningen (Netherlands)
Monash (Melbourne, Australia)
(Medical Research, Joint PG Degrees,
Academic & Student Exchanges)
• In Country Delivery
Numed Malaysia
Medical Campus
Singapore Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering
Food and Human Nutrition
Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering
and Naval Architecture
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering
• International student body
• International Citations - Which Newcastle?
• International Employers
Partnerships & In Country Delivery
Newcastle
University
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NUMed Campus
Nusajaya, Malaysia
Singapore Institute
of Technology
Singapore
Partnerships
European Student Exchange programmes
Newcastle
University
Student Exchange
4. Engagement
(Regional, National, International)
• Where our Teaching and Research impacts on our civic responsibility
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Working with local stakeholders
City Council, Newcastle/Gateshead Initiative,
Newcastle Science City
Science Central
Local Enterprise Partnership
City & regionally based organisations (e.g. Lit. & Phil, faith communities)
Sage Gateshead
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Offer what we have.
Museums:
Great North Museum : Hancock
Hatton Gallery
Public Lectures - Insights
Concerts
Northern Stage
New Writing North
Newcastle University
5. Financial and Environmental Sustainability
Total Income 2012/13 £405m
£m
Research
Grants, £86m,
23%
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Other Sources,
£67m, 18%
Interest on Cash
& Investments,
£5m, 1%
UK
Government,
£106m, 28%
Where does our Income
come from
and where is it spent?
Total Expenditure 2012/13 £389m
Depreciation,
£10m, 3%
£m
Student Fees,
£116m, 30%
Other operating
costs, £151m,
41%
Staff Costs,
£210m, 56%
Interest Payable,
£1m, 0%
5. Environmental Sustainability
Operational
Challenging Government targets on carbon reduction
Recent achievements include;
• Recycling rate now over 90%.
• 18% reduction in car usage, since 2004 14% increase in public transport usage to travel
to work.
• Trial of electric cars and charging points on campus.
• Biodiversity projects, including reduction of pesticide / herbicide use and creation of
allotments, woodland corridors and wildlife friendly areas. Plant and wildlife walks.
• Platinum EcoCampus award (2012) (The leading Environmental Management System
and Award Scheme for the Higher and Further Education sectors)
• Extensive staff, student and community engagement
Find out more - Get Involved - Become an Environmental Coordinator www.ncl.ac.uk/saveit
5. Environmental Sustainability
Research
Newcastle University’s second societal challenge theme is Sustainability.
The Newcastle Institute for Research on Sustainability
NIReS aims to bring people together to develop sustainable responses
to the great challenges of our age:
ensuring that everyone has access to a fair share of the world’s
resources in perpetuity.
For more information, please visit;
www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability
Enough, for all, forever.
Summary
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Newcastle University is one of the 24 Universities in the Russell Group
Large and growing student population
Large employer (3rd largest based on Tyneside ?)
Income as big as Manchester United (but without the enormous debt)
Offer a very broad range of educational opportunities
World-class reputation for research excellence:
– spearheading three major societal challenges with impact on global society.
• Ageing
• Sustainability
• Social Renewal
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Research income 50% more than the other 4 universities in the North East combined
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We ranked 18th in The Times/Sunday Times 2014 Survey published 2013
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Amongst our peers, in 2013 Newcastle ranked:
– 5th in the UK for employability of its graduates
– 10th in the UK for student satisfaction
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First UK university to establish a fully owned international branch campus for
medicine. NUMed Malaysia - opened 2011
Doing well against Strategic Objectives,
… but will do better
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The Cultural offer
Public Lectures - a programme to inform, stimulate, entertain, and excite debate
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures/
Great North Museum : Hancock - Free entry and great for all ages
(now houses all the 3 University museums)
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/great-north-museum.html
Hatton Gallery - Free entry
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery.html
Northern Stage - great theatre on campus
http://www.northernstage.co.uk/
Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts - programme of events open to all
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ncla/
Thank you
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Newcastle University,
Organisation, Structure and
Governance
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Who Runs Your University?
Dr John Hogan
Registrar
Governance structures at the
Newcastle University
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1963 Act of Parliament
Court – large body, external facing, lay
majority
Council – the supreme governing body
Senate – the supreme governing and
executive body in all academic matters
Academic Board – all academic and
equivalent staff
Convocation – all graduates
Faculties – schools/institutes
Academic Structure
3 Faculties
Humanities & Social Sciences
Medical Sciences
Science, Agriculture & Engineering
Schools, Research Institutes and Centres
Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Faculties
Deans – Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Research
(and Business Development, International, Clinical
Medicine)
Heads of Schools/Institutes
Professional Support Services
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Academic Services
Corporate Affairs
Estate Support Service
Finance and Planning
Human Resources
Internal Audit
NUIT
Research and Enterprise Services
Faculty Support Teams
Student Services
Council
• Governing body of the University
• Responsible for University finances
• Formally accountable for all aspects of
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the University including its overall
performance and the propriety of its
operations
Up to 25 members
Lay majority
Chair - a lay member
Senate
• Supreme authority on academic matters
• Responsible for regulating and directing
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the academic work of the University
Up to 36 members – majority elected
Chair - Vice-Chancellor
Lay Officers
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Chancellor –
Sir Liam
Donaldson
Chair of
Council and
ProChancellor –
Mark I’Anson
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Vice-Chair
of Council
– Jacqui
Henderson
Honorary
Treasurer
– Stephen
Lightley
Senior Management Team
Vice-Chancellor –
Professor Chris Brink
Deputy Vice-Chancellor –
Professor Ella Ritchie
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Medical
Sciences – Professor Chris
Day
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Planning
& Resources –
Professor Tony Stevenson
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Science,
Agriculture & Engineering –
Professor Steve Homans
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Learning
& Teaching – Professor
Suzanne Cholerton
Registrar – Dr John Hogan
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research
& Innovation –
Professor Nick Wright
Executive Director of Finance –
Mr Richard Dale
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Humanities and Social
Sciences –
Professor Charles Harvey
Executive Director of Human
Resources - Mrs Veryan
Johnston
Executive Board
• Overseeing management of the University’s
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business and the communication and
implementation of its strategies.
Monitoring the academic and financial
performance of all budgetary units and the
University as a whole.
Evaluation of academic and business
opportunities and proposals for major new
initiatives.
Determining the University’s annual budgetary
allocations.
Executive Board
Agenda, 11 March 2014
1. Health and Safety
2. Neptune Centre
3. Armstrong Building Redevelopment
4. English Language Policy
5. N8 Future Strategy
6. Undergraduate applications report
7. Postgraduate applications report
How do I find out?
• https://my.ncl.ac.uk/staff/
Thank you
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Human Resources
Garry Coupland
Assistant Director of Human
Resources
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HR Strategic Objectives
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Be a great place to work with employees committed
to University objectives and valued for their
contribution
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Reward and Recognition
Communication
Improve the profile and performance of the University
by recruiting and developing high calibre employees
with appropriate external recognition
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Recruitment and Selection
Induction
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HR Strategic Objectives
3. Develop a high performance culture in which
delivery to agreed standards and objectives is
the norm
– Performance and Development Review
– Training and Development
4. Develop an efficient, effective and sustainable
employment environment
– Competitive cost effective employment
package
– Flexible working practices
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HR Strategic Objectives
5.Promote diversity, flexibility and innovation by
developing organisational capability and
culture
− Culture of dignity and respect
− Leadership Development
6.Promote a safe and healthy environment in
which students and staff take a proactive
approach to their own health and safety
− Workplace Wellbeing
− Safety first
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What can you expect from us?
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Communication
Development and Career Progression
Safe and healthy environment
Benefits
• Pensions
• Facilities, e.g. Library, sports
• NU Options
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Tell us what you think and what you need
Be an ambassador
Share your skills, knowledge, experience
Be positive and constructive
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Thank you
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Welcome and Introduction to
the Programme
Linda Robinson
Staff Development Manager
Staff Development Unit
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University-wide role
Staff development opportunities
How do we do this?
Learning Resource Centre
Future plans
Staffing
Location
Staff Development Unit
“The SDU is here to anticipate, identify and fulfil
the development potential of our University. We
work collaboratively at an individual and
organisational level to enable continuing
achievement of the University’s Mission.”
University-wide Role
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Development opportunities for all staff
Advisory service for Managers
Personal and Management Development
IT Training
CPD for Academic Staff and Research Staff
Leadership & Management Development
Opportunities
How do we do this?
• Tailor-made development activities for individuals,
academic/service units
• A comprehensive Open Programme
• One to one coaching/mentoring, development centres
• Development Programmes e.g. Principal Investigator (PI)
programme, NewStart programme, HASS faculty futures, NU
Professors
• Career Pathways Framework and advice for Research Staff
• Accredited Programmes e.g. CASAP, NTA, SSSDP
• Vocational Qualifications – ECDL, MOS
Open Programme
• Motivating Staff in Challenging
Times
• Events Planning & Management
• Maximising your Memory
• Self-hypnosis and Stress
Management
• Microsoft Office application
training e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• EndNote, SPSS
• Strategies for Research Success
• Academic Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Getting the most from your PDR
• The Essentials of Project
Management
• Moving Mountains – (Influencing &
Persuading)
• Building Personal Impact
• Time Management
• Research Supervision
• The Role of the Degree Programme
Director
• Four steps to (Research)
independence
• An Introduction to Current Teaching
Room Technology
Learning Resource Centre
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LRC in the Staff Development Unit
Over 600 Resources available to staff
PDR online film
Web based learning materials
– IT
– Personal development
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/staffdev/lrc/
Current and planned projects
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Leadership Succession Planning
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Developing leaders to work internationally
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Faculty Futures Development Programme for early career academic staff
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Designing e-learning materials
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Chameleon Management Development Programme
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Production of Effective Performance Conversations online video
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Enhancing digital literacy skills
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‘Spotlight On’ series
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Future Planning Event
QuILT (Current and planned projects
and services)
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Support for learning & teaching development
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Co-ordinating projects and initiatives on chosen institutional themes, such as assessment and
feedback, personal tutoring and research-informed teaching
Co-ordinating funding for learning and teaching innovation
Supporting reward and recognition of excellence, including Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Awards and
National Teaching Fellowships
Disseminating good practice through communities, events and case studies
Support for the use of University-supported e-learning tools
Including the Blackboard VLE, ReCap lecture capture, e-portfolios, student response system, eassessment and feedback
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Quality assurance of new and existing programmes
Developing policy, and providing advice on and support for implementation
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Support for student engagement
Gathering student opinion through module evaluation, National Student Survey, Postgraduate
Research Evaluation Survey, International Student Barometer, Postgraduate Taught Evaluation
Survey, maintaining You Said, We Did webpages, and working with the Students’ Union on the
implementation of the framework for student representation
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Support for external initiatives in learning and teaching
Advising on the development of educational partnerships, partnerships and bids
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/quilt/
How to find us
Staff Development Unit, Ground Floor, King George VI
Building, Newcastle upon Tyne Telephone enquiries to
extension 7872
RVI Hospital
Queen Victoria Road
St
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Staff Development Unit
Kings Road
Hotspur
Public House
Oxfam
Shop
Percy Street
Marks and Spencer
Thank you
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Welcome to Newcastle!
Why join UCU ?
• Benefits to you
• Benefits to all staff
• TOGETHER WE CAN IMPROVE!
• Our democratic, non-political,
employee union
• Members are academic, research
and senior administrative staff in all
areas of the University
UCU: who we are
UCU represents academic and professional
staff in further and higher education:
Lecturers and professors
Tutors and researchers
Senior professional staff and managers
Admin, library and computing staff (at Grade F
and above)
What does UCU do?
• UCU is the national voice of academic and related staff
across the HE sector. It negotiates on your behalf at both
national and local level
• Offers a range of member services:
• Support, advice, representation, training and forums
• For example, UCU provides individual case support with
expert advice, negotiation with management and with legal
backing
UCU: why have a union?
UCU acts as an ex officio professional
body communicating with the government
on higher education matters
Defending access to public education
Making the case for more funding for
education
Lobbying for greater status and
professional support for educators
Campaigning on your behalf
Locally:
• Are talking to the university about
working hours/workload and stress
• Take part in meetings on all sorts of
issues affecting staff
• Working hard to prevent redundancy
• Continually talking to the University
about the casualisation of staff on
fractional or short term contracts
Casework
The most likely reason you will need the
union locally is if you find yourself in
difficulty at work
We can provide advice, support and in the
most serious cases legal assistance
Who are UCU at Newcastle ?
• President : Dr Joan Harvey
• Vice Presidents : Prof Colin Brooks, Dr James
Babb
• Secretary : Gill Paczynski
plus 3 more officers and 9 committee members
• A network of Local Reps in Schools/Institutes/
Services
• Branch Administrator : Jane Blakeman
Join today here: http://www.ucu.org.uk/join
Subscription: for a full-time member of staff is around
£23 per month – tax deductible!
Contact us in person at: 10 Eldon Place, 1st floor:
By telephone on Ext. 6734 – Jane Blakeman, Chris
Easton
By e-mail: ucu.office@ncl.ac.uk
UNISON [floor 2] and UNITE [floor 1] are also at 10
Eldon Place
Thank you for your
attention