Staff Information
If you have a query feel free to link in with any of your peers, who are happy to support you. You can also contact Laoise, School Manager, or Alicia in the Genetics Office and Jayne or Noreen in the Microbiology Office. For any technical queries, link in with Brenda, Genetics Chief Tech. or Ciaran, Micro Chief Tech.
Support for New Staff
- HR Staff Induction Check here to sign up for an upcoming induction held by Trinity HR for new staff members
- Getting Started - IT Services Getting set up for IT as a new staff member (username/password, Trinity email, connecting to College network, working remotely etc.)
- HR Staff Services An overview of all services offered by Trinity HR
- Trinity Library Everything you need to know about searching collections, borrowing, supports and training
IT Support
Teaching Supports
Research Supports
- Updating your RSS Profile Research Support System (RSS) is a web-based system with information on your research interests, projects and publications
- Early Career Researchers in our School Monthly ECR Series where peers share knowledge and offer support and advice
- Research Office, Trinity For support and information on all aspects of doing research in Trinity
- Research Grant Tips Some useful tips from our Genetics & Microbiology and FSD colleagues
- Library Training Sessions One-to-one clinics to ask our librarians questions on sourcing, evaluating, applying and managing research
- Hiring new Research Staff/Students Steps to taking on a new research staff member or research student
Working Practices in Trinity
- Leave of Absence etc. Policies Link to all HR Policies - annual/sick/family/bereavement etc. leave, blended working etc.
- Family Supports Family supports in Trinity and in our School
- Shorter Working Year Trinity Shorter Working Year Scheme
- Workload Allocation Policy School of Genetics and Microbiology Work Allocation Policy (Academic Staff)
Mentoring
- Mentoring within our School
- Mentoring for Academic Staff Mentoring and career support for both early and mid-career academic staff.
- Advancing your Research Career (ARC) Mentoring for early and mid-career researchers to develop independence, leadership, management and engagement strategies
- Collaborate (All Staff) A peer mentoring programme, in collaboration with people working in other Irish universities. Different cohorts of staff are catered for during each programme.
- Aurora Women in Leadership (All Staff) A leadership ignition journey, inspiring women to aspire and achieve leadership positions within higher education.
Continuous Professional Development
- Trinity Learning and Development A division of HR that provides training and upskilling to Trinity staff
- Professional Skills Programmes Training for all staff in variety of skills e.g. project management, writing skills, social media, intercultural awareness and others
- In-house Programmes Check here for upcoming Learning and Development programmes created for various cohorts of Trinity staff
- IT Skills Development and Training Links to a variety of training offered by IT Services
- LinkedIn Learning Short online skills development courses via video for Trinity staff
- Career Planning Supports Create a career plan and develop skills to implement it; from researching career opportunities to designing a professional looking resume and handling the interview, and more
Healthcare
- College Health College Health has a range of general and specialised clinics at reduced rates for Trinity staff
- Healthy Trinity Events, interventions, facilities, policies, information and opportunities to be healthy in Trinity
- Trinity Sports Centre Gym, pool, fitness classes, wellness courses etc. Reduced membership and class rates for Trinity staff.
Clubs and Societies
Both student and staff members are eligible to join Trinity clubs and societies.
Giving Back
- Become a Tutor Tutors are members of academic staff appointed to look after general welfare and development of students in their care. The role of College Tutor is quite separate from the teaching role.
- Become a Mentor (to/for all staff) Mentor a junior colleague via Aurora programme
- Become a Mentor (academic/research staff) Mentor an academic or research colleague
Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity, Dignity and Respect
The School of Genetics and Microbiology prides itself on being welcoming, friendly, supportive and inclusive. We are proud of our staff and our students and of the great work they do every day. We want our School community to be happy and productive in their work/studies. If you have a concern or issue, please let us know so that we can help.
- Dignity and Respect Policy sets out a framework for resolution of dignity and respect matters that may arise and details sources of help available to staff/students
- Equality Office Trinity Equality Office helps staff/students explore various equality themes.
- School EDI Committee Working to make our School and university equal and inclusive while cherishing our diversity
- Athena SWAN Project 2024 Following a Bronze award in 2020, the School is working towards Silver in 2024
- Athena SWAN 2020/24 Action Plan The current action plan - with details of what is complete, in progress and to be done