Research staff societies

Information about research staff societies at Edinburgh. Find out if there is a society near you or get support to set one up.

Careers Support Request Online Form

The Research Staff Careers Consultants are keen to engage with University of Edinburgh Research Staff/Postdoc Societies and to reach more researchers that may be looking for advice and information regarding their careers. Darcey Gillie and Eleanor Hennige can attend local campus’ where Research Staff/Postdoc Societies are based to deliver training, informational talks and 1:1 Career Development Consultations.

If you are interested in finding out more and requesting the Careers Consultants to provide a direct service to your Society please complete our Careers Support Request Form: Careers Support Request webform

Postdoc societies are organised by researchers for researchers.

Information for individuals and academic Schools on the benefits of having an active research staff society.

Practical suggestions on setting up and maintaining a local society.

Organisations that support research staff and research staff societies.

Ways that you can keep in touch with us and with other research staff society members.

Information for research staff societies looking to run activities and events.

Information for research staff societies looking to run activities and events.

A video playlist capturing current and past society members at Edinburgh on why they joined a society, what the benefits have been for them, and what the benefits are for their Schools or Institutions.