#Designed to Assist

Staff development at the University is designed to assist staff in meeting new demands through a range of developmental and skill building activities. Central support is provided for all staff by Organisational and Staff Development Services and through a range of school and faculty initiatives, and for academic staff through study leave.

Staff new to the University are provided with a range of development opportunities, including a Staff Orientation, Teaching and Learning and Research Orientations, and a range of workshops relating to University processes and systems.

Teaching-related academic staff are advised at appointment that they should participate in Foundations of Teaching and Learning within their first two years of appointment. Heads of school are strongly encouraged to support this attendance by reduced teaching loads wherever possible. Additional workshops, courses and individual support are offered through the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning. These include central support and faculty-based initiatives.