Becoming a Reader or Professor Promotion Information Session (In person)

Research and Innovation Services manages the Research and Innovation Staff Development Programme as well as events to support the University’s Thematic areas. Events are open to all University of Portsmouth Research and Academic Staff.Email: RISDevelopment@port.ac.ukPhone: x6191Office: Rosalind Franklin East Building

University of Portsmouth Research and Innovation Staff Development

For all University of Portsmouth Research and Academic Staff

University Learning Centre, Room 1.23

This event is for University of Portsmouth Staff only.These information sessions are aimed at sharing information and guidance on preparing an application for promotion to Reader or Professor. They will provide an opportunity to learn more about the role and expectations of Readers and Professors within the University of Portsmouth, directly from the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, who will outline the procedure and process of applying for promotion. You will also hear from recently-appointed Professors and Readers, who will share their experiences of the process and discuss points which could contribute to a good application. There will be time in each session for participant Q and A. It is recommended that all attendees familiarise themselves with the relevant <a href="https://policies.docstore.port.ac.uk/policy-082.pdf?_ga=2.106173825.303315973.1663148491-1084293930.1632983609" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">promotion criteria*</a> before attending a session, and we encourage people to attend a session as soon as they are starting to think about preparing to apply. We are actively encouraging attendance of those in under-represented groups as part of our commitment to increasing the number of applications from women, or those who identify as women, and BAME colleagues.Please note: These sessions are planned to complement local (Faculty/Dept./Sch.) support for promotion. Please speak to your line manager to find out about what other sessions/support might be available to you for applying to Reader or Professor. *This document is in the process of being updated and communication will come directly from HR, who manage the promotion process, once the updated version is available. <h3>Structure of Session:</h3>1) Introduction and welcome from Andy Dixon, Deputy Director (RIS)2) Presentation from Jeremy Howells (Pro-VC R and I)3) Q and A with PVC4) Presentations from recently promoted Readers and Professors5) Q and A with Readers and Professors<h3>Important information</h3>All sessions will share the same content around the process but will include input from different Readers and Professors.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/428486112497" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thursday 27th October 9.30am - 11.30am (Online)</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/428570865997" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Friday 28th October 11am - 1pm (In person)</a>As part of our work towards meeting the requirements of the Concordat to Support Career Development of Researchers, we have prioritised a number of actions around equality, diversity and inclusion. We have included a couple of optional questions about gender and ethnic background in the registration form. By responding to these questions, you will provide data useful to us planning for future activity.<h3>Covid Safety</h3>Whilst social distancing is no longer required, please keep to smaller groups and spread out wherever possible when networking with other delegates.The University will no longer mandate the use of face masks inside buildings. However, you are welcome to wear a face mask to our event if you wish (please supply your own).Please do not attend the event and cancel your booking if you experience one of the following:•	if you&#x27;re feeling unwell with any of the Covid-19 symptoms•	if someone in your household is self-isolating due to Covid-19, is awaiting Covid test results or is displaying Covid-19 symptoms

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