Research Staff Forum

Welcome to the Research Staff Forum

Overview

The Research Staff Forum (RSF) is a networking and focus group for research active colleagues. We meet to share views on issues such as learning, development and engagement and to share good practice and ideas.

All research active colleagues are welcome - if you would like to attend or have suggestions for agenda items please email us.

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Upcoming Events

What does it mean to be a mid-career researcher?

At our next Research Staff Forum, we’ll explore what it means to be a mid-career researcher, including the challenges and opportunities surrounding career progression, funding, workload, visibility, interdisciplinary careers and management. Through a series of small-group scenarios and discussions, we’ll hear what mid-career researchers think meaningful development and support should look like, helping us understand what it means to be a mid-career researcher at Warwick and inform the development of a possible future programme designed with researchers, rather than simply for them.

Join the Conversation

Details:

Thursday 19th November 2026

14:00 - 16:00

Online

Book Your Place

Booking Form

Research Committee Representative for the Research Staff Forum

The representative of the RSF is appointed to attend Warwick's Research Committee.

The Research Committee is part of Warwick's governance structure with a remit to advise the Senate on all matters relating to the research strategy of the University and to support the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor(s) in driving forward the agreed research strategy.

Current Representative

Camilla Audia - Global Sustainable Development

FAQS

How Does the Research Forum Operate?

Find out about essential /new information about the University of Warwick that is useful to Research Active Staff (RAS).
Meets once per term, with an agenda shaped by Forum members.
Find out about local and national issues relating to Research Active Staff (RAS)
Discuss key issues with University staff.
Invited speakers and discussion panels on topics of interest to the research community.
Influence Warwick policy and practice and help to improve the experience of being a researcher at Warwick.
Develop representatives’ experience of chairing, shaping topics for discussion at the meetings and representing the views of fellow Research Active Staff.
Meet staff from different departments.

What has the Research Staff Forum Achieved?

Input and review the institutional Athena Swan and HR Excellence in Research submissions.
Made the University aware of researchers' views towards the Fixed Term Employees' Regulations.
Improved structures for communication between Research Active Staff (RAS) in departments.
Contributed to the documentation and processes for Personal Development Reviews.
Campaigned for an Induction provision specifically for Research Active Staff (RAS).
Trying to influence University policy on study leave and promotion for research staff.

Who Can Join the Research Forum?