What is the Purpose of the Researcher Network
The Network for Research Staff aims to build an inclusive community for researchers at all career stages. It is a platform dedicated to connecting researchers from early career researchers to established academics.
Community
- Fosters a sense of belonging among researchers
- Provides opportunities for networking and collaboration
- To create a supportive and safe space for sharing experiences and challenges
Professional and Career Development
- Access to workshops and training
- Career talks and panels from industry and academia
- Dedicated workshops from Research Support staff on various research toolkits and funding. opportunities
Advocacy and Representation
- Represents the interests of researchers to institutional leadership
- Influences policies related to research careers and working conditions
- Ensures that researchers’ voices are heard in decision-making processes.
Upcoming Events for Researchers
From Isolation to Innovation: The Power of a Researcher Network
- Expand your professional network
- Peer and wellbeing support
- Discover potential collaborators
- Access shared resources and research opportunities.
Read more about From Isolation to Innovation: The Power of a Researcher Network
Who can join the Network?
The Network is an open, inclusive community at Ulster University, for anyone who is involved in research and for professional services colleagues who support researchers.
Meet the Network Leads
There are six Co-Leads across the three campuses, representing all Faculties.
Dr Joanne Given
Research Fellow-
Areas of expertise
- Medication safety in pregnancy
- Congenital anomalies
- Administrative data
We want to hear from you!
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance and strengthen the Researcher Network, we invite you to share your thoughts, suggestions and feedback.
What is working well? What aspects of the Network work well.
How can the Network improve? Share your thoughts on areas that can be enhanced.
New ideas - if you have creative suggestions for new events, initiatives or resources, we would love to hear them.
What subjects or skills would you like to see covered in upcoming workshops/ networking events?
Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all researchers at Ulster University. Thank you for your continued involvement - we look forward to hearing from you!
