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We needed to improve training, development and opportunities

Training in leadership skills and professional / career development were highlighted as top priorities in the latest staff survey.

The results from the staff survey influenced University and departmental decisions to take forward the following initiatives:

This year, we ran the RDM Leadership Programme which provided support, guidance and resources to empower 12 individuals working in RDM to become better leaders.

As part of its commitment to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the University's Charter for the Career Development of Researchers, staff can now undertake a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year. RDM has extended the annual allowance to professional services staff as well as academic staff, to ensure all in RDM can benefit.

A new Personal Development Review (PDR) system, for all members of RDM staff, will be launched in Spring 2025.

RDM devised a new framework for RDM Intermediate Research Fellowships to bring consistency and transparency for researchers in the process of developing their own research programmes. The new Framework aims to support talented researchers to maximise their potential.

The 2025 survey

The Staff Experience Survey 2025 is launching on 31 March.

All members of staff will receive an email from People Insight inviting you to take part in the survey. You will have three weeks to respond and it is anonymous.

Keep a look-out in the Weekly Bulletin for updates and further information.

Survey impact on our EDI actions

Responses from the previous Staff Experience Survey were used to develop the themes and actions for the new Athena Swan / EDI action plan. Within the new plan, there are multiple actions which will be monitored for success via responses to the next survey.