Principles for supporting research staff development by Alison Fox https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i This padlet wall can have posts which can be moved around, connected with one another (by clicking on the three dots top right of a post, choosing connect and clicking on another post), and coloured to show similar posts (again click top right and choose colour) and allows commenting on another post (which will show below) or liking another post (by adding a heart). To create a post, click on the cross in the red circle (bottom left), write a title, add link to some content and, if wanted an explanation. en-us 2022-12-12 17:11:26 UTC 2026-02-22 08:25:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Research staff should be able to spend some OU time working on publications (Lesley and Alison) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2418155483 In support of their being REFable - with the same support as other colleagues eg from the REF lead and encouragement to join writing retreats etc]]> 2022-12-12 17:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2418155483 As with other academic staff, research staff be supported towards independence alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2418170555 For example as captured in the 2020 REF criteria, above.]]> 2022-12-12 18:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2418170555 We should start with this OU statement https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440495249 'The Open University (OU) is committed to the principles set out in the Concordat to Support the 
Career Development of Researchers' and a link to concordat
 https://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy/concordat

]]> 2023-01-11 08:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440495249 also: https://www.open.ac.uk/research/sites/www.open.ac.uk.research/files/files/Documents/letter-of-commitment-to-the-concordat-to-support-the-career-development-of-researchers%20.pdf https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440499690
https://www.open.ac.uk/research/sites/www.open.ac.uk.research/files/files/Documents/letter-of-commitment-to-the-concordat-to-support-the-career-development-of-researchers%20.pdf]]> 2023-01-11 08:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440499690 The progression of research staff needs to be considered (Regine) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440507484 2023-01-11 08:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440507484 Provide opportunities, structured support, encouragement, and time for researchers to engage in a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440534315 2023-01-11 09:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440534315 ensure that researchers are aware of research promotion pathways (Lesley) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440535007 and be supported by line managers (added by Alison)]]> 2023-01-11 09:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2440535007 Research staff should be treated equally with their colleagues in terms of research conversations/appraisals, access to funding and resources, inclusion in events, opportunities to present research etc - and research days/study leave? (Caroline) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2441325981 2023-01-11 19:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2441325981 Should research staff have a say or representation at decision-making meetings? (Caroline) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2441327753 2023-01-11 19:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2441327753 Administrative/leadership opportunities such as serving on committees, promotion panels, recruitment panels etc (Caroline) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2441332538 2023-01-11 19:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2441332538 Research staff should be offered bespoke/specialist workshop sessions on promotion pathways/processes (Liz) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2442935800 2023-01-12 22:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2442935800 More visibility for research staff in School/Faculty structures - eg school/faculty assemblies/committees etc (Liz) https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2442936593 2023-01-12 22:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2442936593 More mentoring/guidance/advice may be needed to support research to undertake and evidence capacity building activities/enabling others to succeed in their objectives (key school/faculty objectives and also promotions criteria) Liz https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2442938733 2023-01-12 22:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2442938733 Research staff should be recognised as having experience and expertise which sees them as potential mentors for other staff (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443292650 This could be in: 
research ethics study appraisal and gaining HREC approval;
writing for publication (hence being potential peer reviewers)...]]> 2023-01-13 08:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443292650 HEADING: RIGHTS AND VALUES alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443296973 2023-01-13 08:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443296973 HEADING: PROGRESSION alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443298648 2023-01-13 08:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443298648 HEADING: ACCESS TO ROLES alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443299590 2023-01-13 08:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443299590 HEADING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443300872 2023-01-13 08:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443300872 HEADING: RESEARCH STAFF VOICE alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443304828 2023-01-13 08:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443304828 We commit to consulting research staff on their views and acting on their feedback/suggestions (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443305716 The Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey (CEDARS) a key tool in this
The findings should be shared with research staff and their views included in deciding actions]]> 2023-01-13 08:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443305716 This RA/RF working group is an example of where research staff voice needs to be included and heard (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443310418 Not only in the Faculty but cascaded beyond where relevant]]> 2023-01-13 08:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443310418 Line managers of research staff need to be connected with research staff opinions and hence be involved in action plans (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443313027 2023-01-13 08:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443313027 Research staff should have both RSDP and CDSA discussions in line with other academic staff regardless of contract type and length (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443319027 This should identify development needs and opportunities to offer expertise to others]]> 2023-01-13 08:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443319027 Research staff should have equivalent access to awards as other staff alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443326604 It would be worth identifying these]]> 2023-01-13 08:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443326604 Ensure WELS early career research staff are put forward for the OU Fellowship Academy (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443334664 2023-01-13 09:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443334664 Ensure that research staff are aware of the Researcher Development Concordat/their rights to develop as Independent Researchers (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443338142 To have a framework to offer opinions against]]> 2023-01-13 09:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443338142 Monitor progression (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443341801 Collect records of progression whether within or beyond the OU to evaluate our support]]> 2023-01-13 09:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443341801 Develop a sense of belonging to a community of research staff as well as to the School, Faculty and OU (Alison) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443347219 2023-01-13 09:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/uy2axdm8kpyd663i/wish/2443347219