Resources for dealing with negative research culture
These pages are constantly under development - we aim to bring together existing information to create a one-page resource to support researchers
Mental Health Crisis Numbers
- If you have had suicidal thoughts you can speak to Samaritans on 116 123
- If you are a young person who has had suicidal thoughts you can access support via Papyrus Charity 0800 068 4141
- If you are feeling low, anxious, or stressed, having a difficult time coping, and need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service; the Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line provides connection, advice, information and signposting to other services: 0800 61617
Personal Development (Skills training)
- This link directs to all the skills training that the University offers to Staff: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/lmd
Bullying and Harassment
Everyone at the University of Warwick, whether studying, working, or visiting, has the right to feel safe. Harassment of any kind is completely unacceptable, and our community is an environment where prejudice and socially unacceptable behaviour are never tolerated. If you have experienced something that felt wrong, we encourage you to access Report and Support. You can report anonymously but this only contributes to data collection. If you would like to receive support, you must provide contact details. You have complete control over the process and are not required to take further action.
Find Report and Support information here: https://reportandsupport.warwick.ac.uk
Find the 2021/22 Report and Support data here: https://warwick.ac.uk/students/news/stay_safe_hub/safety_and_wellbeing/annual_report_21/
Warwick Mediation helps staff and students resolve conflicts and repair relationships:
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/student-hub/warwickmediation/
Mental Health Support
- We encourage you to reach out to your GP if you are struggling with your mental health - if you are registered with a GP in Coventry, Warwickshire, or Solihull, you can self-refer to their NHS Talking Therapies ServiceLink opens in a new window
- Students and staff can access Warwick Wellbeing Service
- Staff can rapidly access counselling and CBT on the Employee Assistance Programme
- If you are a student (UG, Masters or PGR/T) you can also access support through Student Minds Charity
- Dr Chaterjee is a TV Doctor who produces podcasts and books on many health matters. These are highly educational and we recommend listening to or reading his content, particularly on burnout. https://drchatterjee.com/7-early-signs-of-burnout-and-10-simple-practical-tools-to-help-with-dr-rangan-chatterjee/
- A review by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council on the effect of wellbeing on productivity: https://www.cusp.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/pp-wellbeing-report.pdf
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
https://www.bhallalab.com/equity-reading-list
The Bhalla Lab has worked hard to put together a fantastic list of Equity related articles relevant to academic and the research environment.
Help and Advice
The SU Advice Centre (https://www.warwicksu.com/help-support/Link opens in a new window) is a free, confidential, professional service, independent of the University. Whether you need support in relation to your studies, accommodation, money worries or personal problems, you can log an inquiry or book an in-person appointment. Your assigned advisor will provide guidance, support and information to help resolve your problem.
Funding policies
- Find slides from speakers at our own funders' event here. (Cancer Research UK, Wellcome Trust and UKRIO)