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RESEARCH STAFF NEWSLETTER

January 2022

 
Contents:
 
  • Careers 1:1 consultations (various dates throughout January)
  • Realising the benefits of good data management - 24th of January 2022
  • Afternoon writing retreat - 18th January 2022
  • Researcher Writing Hour - 20th January 2022
  • Academic CVs Briefing session  - 20th January 2022
  • Writer's Clinic - 19th January 2022
  • Writer's Clinic - 27th January 2022
For more information and to book



Careers support and advice


The IAD will be holding 1:1 Career Development Consultations Tuesday – Thursday mornings. These consultations are available to book via https://edin.ac/35EfgdX.

A Career Development Consultation can help you at any stage in your career planning process. Consultations last 30 minutes and are held over Microsoft teams.

For further information on the process and eligibility criteria see https://edin.ac/2PTKK7B
 

Career Conversations 

Career conversations is a series of recorded interviews with people who have transitioned from university research positions to alternative roles and sectors. For anyone intending to transition outside of academia this is a great resource! Participants discuss their research background, their motivations for moving into a new sector, how they found out what CV, skills, experience etc. were required, and how they then acquired the necessary skills and experience. Participants also provide reflections on what they would do differently now, and on what, in their experience, is required for career success. 


Micro Workshops 

The micro workshops are based on materials drawn from already successful live workshop sessions. There are four videos available: 

  • Creating CVs for Careers Beyond Academia 
  • Benchmarking 
  • Capitalise on your Research Skills to find a Career Path 
  • Career Values & Drivers 

The micro workshops are short, open access and accessible to researchers at all times. They are available to researchers who cannot attend scheduled workshops or 1:1 career guidance sessions, but also act as a conduit to direct researchers towards more bespoke resources. 

 

Academic CV Briefing session 

20th January 2022

This briefing session is for research staff and will focus on writing academic CVs. It will address how to present your skills, experience and research effectively, and assist you to tailor your CV for different roles within academia.

Direct booking: https://edin.ac/3tryAZ7

 
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This in-depth workshop will provide researchers at all stages of their career with an accessible and practical guide to Research Data Management (RDM) and how it can benefit their research. It covers the entire research data life cycle from Data Management Planning through to Improving the Visibility and Impact of research data in order to increase a researcher’s profile. With practical hints and tips throughout this workshop is ideal for those just setting out on a career in research as well as anyone looking to update or refresh their skills. 

 

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Writing Retreats
11th - 27th January 2022

The aim of a structured writing retreat is to use dedicated writing time to progress writing projects in a supportive, non-surveillance environment. Example projects include, book chapters, journal articles, research proposals and reports.

Most of the time is used for writing, with everyone logged into the online session working on their own projects.  There is a brief planning session at the start, followed by a writing slot and then a review at the end as part of the session wrap up.

A retreat works best when you focus exclusively on writing, defining specific goals you want to achieve i.e. sections of a paper/chapter, number of words, etc.  

We are running a number of retreats during January, to find out more please visit: https://edin.ac/3crY5OA




Writer's Clinic 

 
The Writer’s Clinic consists of 20-minute online slots in which you can discuss your own personal writing issues. These confidential, 1:1 sessions will help you move stalled papers forward to final completion and publication. They’re a safe space in which you can discuss problems you may be reluctant to raise with your manager. The facilitator can provide independent advice on how to overcome obstacles that are preventing you from publishing your research.
The writing clinics will run on 19th and 27th January, with six 20 minute slots available to book each day, from 9:30am – 12:00pm. Please note this is a pilot and spaces are very limited.

For booking and further information: https://edin.ac/3Gp3F3t 


Fundamentals of PhD Supervision

 
Fundamentals of PhD Supervision is an online course that has been developed by the Institute for Academic Development in consultation with the Doctoral College and relevant staff in Colleges and Support Services.
This course aims to help new supervisors develop their understanding of the role and responsibilities of PhD supervisors at the University of Edinburgh, and to encourage experienced supervisors to reflect on and develop their practice with an increasingly diverse PhD student population.
 
Full details and how to access the course can be found here: https://edin.ac/2QCzhOr
 
 



Writefest 2021

This annual event was established as a way to support academic writing via the #AcWriMo hashtag on Twitter. Use the hashtag #AcWriFest21 to share your progress with other researchers.
During November 2021, the Institute for Academic Development ran WriteFest, a local contribution to this academic writing month, with the aim of bringing people together to raise awareness and celebrate academic writing.

For further information: https://edin.ac/2OqjPlr



Edinburgh Innovations

Edinburgh Innovations clients triumph at Scottish Edge awards


The Scottish EDGE Awards, the UK’s biggest
funding competition for potential high growth businesses, has once again been dominated by startup companies supported by Edinburgh Innovations, the commercialisation service of the University of Edinburgh.
Many of the successful University of Edinburgh staff and student startups have a particular emphasis on social enterprise and environmental impact.
Read more
 



Spotlight on Industry event

Edinburgh Innovations is proud to present the next event in the Spotlight on Industry series showcasing successful collaborations between University of Edinburgh researchers and industry partners. Join us online to hear how the Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership collaborated with Hyaltech, helping them better understand the flow properties of products used in cateract surgery. Speaking will be Andreia Silva, Impact Acceleration Associate in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh, and Ben Robertson, Research and Development Scientist at Hyaltech.
This event is of particular interest to researchers and academics wanting to engage with industry and a great example of how university research can help address applied challenges. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the event.
20 Jan 2022, 11:00 – 12:00 (online)
Register now
 




 Learn the skills of Engaging with external partners for research impact, your career, and attracting funding

 
EI has launched a flexible online learning programme, EI Engage, for academic staff at any level who are new to external engagement, who aspire to engage in the future, or who wish to enhance their skills.
The programme comprises seven modules, and consolidates training and events offered by EI to give you the tools and confidence to understand commercial opportunities and to support translation of your research.
Explore the programme, or if you have any specific questions on Engage, please contact: engage@ei.ed.ac.uk.
 



AI Accelerator Demo Day – save the date

A date for your diary – the DDE AI Accelerator Demo Day will be held on 17 March between 13:30 and 19:00 in the magnificent Playfair Library. Come along to see the 12 scaling companies pitching, vote for your favourite and stay to have a drink and a chat. Keynote speaker to be confirmed – watch this space.
 



Meet DASA webinar

Do you have an idea that might benefit the Armed Forces and/or national security? Would you like to access 100% funding? The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), part of the MOD, is looking to fund projects by staff, postgraduate and Masters students that could be of value to the Armed Forces. Join Edinburgh Innovations for this online event to hear Debra Carr (DASA Innovation Partner Scotland) and Anis Mourad (DASA Access to Mentoring and Finance Partner) explain how DASA works and how to apply.
27 January 14:00 - 15:30
Sign up now

 



Bite-size IP webinars: Understanding a patent application

Join us for our next intellectual property (IP) webinar event where our guest speaker Tomas Karger from Marks & Clerk will discuss understanding a patent application. Tomas’ talk will include insights on how to read a patent application, looking at the claims and the difference between a granted patent and a patent application.
This event will be of interest to all University academics and students interested in learning and understanding more about patents, applications to protect these key intellectual property assets and creating impact.
26 January, 13:00 - 13:30
Register now
 



European Crucible 2022


We are very pleased to announce that the call for applications to participate in European Crucible 2022 is now live! 
https://scottishcrucible.org.uk/european-crucible/
 
European Crucible 2022 will be run as a series of interactive virtual “Labs” held between late March and early May 2022. Participation is open to all research disciplines.  Ambitious University Lecturers and Readers (i.e. Assistant and Associate Professors), Research Fellows and equivalents in Research Institutes and industry (with experience of managing their own research but wishing to take this to a higher level internationally), are encouraged to apply.
 
A cohort of fifty researchers, twenty-five from Scottish institutions and twenty-five from institutions across European countries, will be selected for the programme by a panel of top researchers.
 
Applicants from Scotland must apply by Mon, 24th January 2022, 17:00 (GMT)
Applicants from the rest of Europe must apply by Mon, 21st February 2022, 17:00 (GMT)
 
 A short report on European Crucible 2021 is available as a Case Study on the ‘Research Innovation Scotland’ website:
https://www.research-innovation-scotland.co.uk/case-studies/
 


Want to develop your teaching practice?


The IAD run workshops for tutors and demonstrators, or those new to teaching, to develop their teaching practice. Our workshops are now open for booking. Our upcoming online workshops include:  
For more resources and information on all of our workshops and to book, see our webpages: https://edin.ac/2Egtxxt
 




Call for Proposals for the Learning and Teaching Conference 2022 ‘Shaping our Futures’ – Deadline 21st January 2022.


Next year’s University of Edinburgh Learning and Teaching conference will take place on 14-16 June 2022. Day 1 (14 June) will be held in the McEwan Hall with opportunities to watch online. This day will focus on keynote presentations, panel talks, poster presentations, and opportunities to network. Days 2 and 3 (15 & 16 June) will take place online. These shorter days will showcase paper presentations, workshops, short talks, panel discussions, and storytelling.

The call for proposals relating to the conference themes is now open and closes on Friday 21 January 2022. https://universityofedinburgh.eventscase.com/EN/learningandteachingconference2022
 
 The conference team can be contacted on lt.conference@ed.ac.uk
 


Digital Research Toolkit Webinar
The Digital Research Toolkit is a selection of services, tools, and support for accelerating digital research. Join us for an overview of the Toolkit and a Q & A session on Thursday, 27th January 2022 at 12:00.
More details and registration link at https://www.digitalresearchservices.ed.ac.uk/resources/digital-research-toolkit.

 



Survey on researcher experience and research culture

Following our initial request in November, we are asking for any final responses to our Una Europa survey on the research academic experience and research cultures, what is referred to in the project as Human Development Capital. Your experiences and thoughts really are valued by the project team.

The survey is anonymous. Your answers will be recorded, stored and processed in accordance with the EU regulations. The anonymized data will be accessed only by the Una.Resin project personnel. 

You can find the Google form here: https://forms.gle/6uax7GbYd3o1VbMBA

For any questions or enquiries please get in touch with Charlotte Brady. charlotte.brady@ed.ac.uk

Security, Protection, Antivirus
 
The National Security and Investment Act 2021: Information and Guidance from Edinburgh Research Office
 
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 came into force on 4th January.  The Act gives government the power to scrutinise acquisitions of shares and intellectual property and to intervene in those acquisitions where there is a national security concern. 

For information on how the Act might affect your research, links to Government and sectoral guidance and who to ask for help, please visit the National Security and Investment Act webpages on the Edinburgh Research Office website.
 
National Security and Investment Act 2021 | The University of Edinburgh


Contacting the IAD

The Institute for Academic Development provides University level support for teaching, learning and researcher development.  This includes a mixture of direct support for staff and students, often delivered in partnership with Schools and other Services, alongside support for curriculum innovation and enhancement.

To find out more about the range of activities and support offered by the IAD please visit our website:

IAD Website
If you would like to contact the IAD directly, you can do so using the relevant contact details below:

Support for Taught Students (UG and PGT): iad.students@ed.ac.uk
Support for Postgraduate Researchers: iad.phd@ed.ac.uk
Support for Early Career Researchers, Research active academic staff and PI's: iad.researchers@ed.ac.uk
Support for Postgraduate Research Supervisors: iad.phdsupervisors@ed.ac.uk
Tutors and Demonstrators, and Teaching Assistants: iad.tutdem@ed.ac.uk
Academic and Support Staff involved in Teaching: iad.teach@ed.ac.uk

 
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