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Welcome to the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Researcher School! In the following pages, you will find resources tailored to support you at every stage of your research journey
Learn more about the SRS governance structure, or meet our team.
Emerging researchers play a vital role in Βι¶ΉΣ³»'s vibrant intellectual culture. We support all emerging researchers across the University to become part of our wider research community and want to make your time here as productive and stimulating as possible. Discover how we celebrate our researchers.
Hello, my name is Professor Jeremy Niven. I am the academic lead – the Dean – of the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Researcher School.
The SRS collaborates with faculties, schools and professional services divisions across the University to enable the progression and development of emerging researchers – encompassing undergraduate junior research associates (JRAs), postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and early career researchers (ECRs) – by providing support, structure, and connection.
On these web pages you will find information to support you during your time at Βι¶ΉΣ³». They are structured to help you navigate to the information most relevant to you, with sections dedicated to JRAs, PGRs, and ECRs, and to the staff who support you, including academic supervisors.
Hello, my name is Susanna Broom and I am Head of the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Researcher School. As such, I am the professional services lead for SRS.
Jeremy and I, and the wider SRS team, are collaborating with colleagues across the University to improve provision and support for emerging researchers. It is our goal to create a vibrant, visible, and valued community of emerging researchers at Βι¶ΉΣ³». We are seeking to achieve this by promoting and celebrating diversity and individuality, while ensuring a consistently high-quality experience that enables you to realise your potential, and championing the significant contribution you make towards the University’s research culture and standing. Our work is based around five core themes: cohesion, quality, identity, potential, and visibility. You can read more about our vision and plans in our Enabling Plan.