College of Social Sciences

If you're new to the College of Social Sciences, check out our induction courses and resources to welcome you to the College.

Courses:

• College of Social Sciences Researcher Induction - this moodle course provides information about the College of Social Sciences' size, structure and finances. This will help you understand where you sit in the context of the College, and who best to contact.
• Researcher Orientation - this moodle course is for early career researchers to help navigate the University and the funding landscape.

Resources:

• The College of Social Sciences Information for Staff page contains useful links, such as staff contacts, web resources, and policy & guidelines.

Discover a range courses and resources that can help you develop your career to the next stage.

Courses:

• Planning your Professional Development as a Researcher - this Moodle course is designed to help support you in making informed decisions with regards to your development needs.

Resources:

• As a member of research staff, you have a minimum of 10 days a year of continuing professional development (pro rata) which you can use to support career exploration and equip you for a broad range of careers. Check out the What do 10 days of CPD look like? page to give you some ideas.
• HR have a comprehensive Academic Promotion page, with access to the Academic Promotion Portal and Academic System Promotion Guidance.
• The University of Glasgow Career service offer Information for Staff, and provide services such as 1-1 support for Early Career Researchers and PGRs.

Leadership and management skills are important to help develop your career and for supporting early career research staff. View our courses and resources below to help develop your line management, mentorship and PI knowledge and skills:

Courses:

• The Glasgow Crucible - this four day leadership and development programme is designed to support Early Career Researchers in taking the next step in their career. Registration typically opens May each year.
• Management, Leadership & Personal Effectiveness - HR run a range of leadership and management courses, from communication and influencing to managing projects.

Resources:

• Information for Research Line Managers - Sally Wyke, Dean of Research, has created a comprehensive guide for colleagues taking up a role involving the management of people in research.
• ECDP Mentoring - HR have an informative page that outlines the benefits of mentoring and the process of becoming a mentor or mentee as an early career researcher.
• How can I support my Researchers' Mental Health? - this page contains an informative video by Suzie Shapiro, PGR Mental Health advisor, on how to effectively support your researchers' mental health.

Your mental health and wellbeing is a number one priority. View our collated resources below if you require any support:

Resources:

• The University of Glasgow Health and Wellbeing staff page has an excellent range of resources, from a range of mental health support services, to looking after your physical health.
• The University of Glasgow Health, Safety and Wellbeing page offers useful links on Mental Health First Aid, and policies and procedures for managing stress in the workplace.
• The Counselling & Psychological Services page outlines the Employee Assistance Programme for staff wellbeing and a guide on helping a distressed student.