Signposting and useful information

• Apply for University ID card
• IT account creation, activation and the Multi-Factor Authentication system
• Digital Hub – find out about digital ways of working at the University and how you can get support
• Display screen equipment‌ – make sure that your work station is setup correctly whether working on a site or remotely
• Trent Self Service Advice and Login – check your details are correct using this link
• Finance Services - Includes Procurement, Expenses, Links to the T1 System, Links to the helpdesk and more

The Current Staff web page is the best place to access up to date information about the following (use the ‘HR and employment’ drop down menu):

• Human Resources and available support
• Your employment – this section will lead you to:
  • Pay, pensions and employment
  • iTrent Self Service - Trent Self Service Advice and Login
• Benefits, Rewards and Recognition
• Annual leave, flexi-working and absence
• Guidance for International Staff and Global mobility
• Temporary workers – Temporary Staff Bank, Casual Claims, Postgraduate Teaching Assistants, Self-employed and External Examiners and managed by the Temporary Resourcing Unit part of People Services and Global Partnerships
• Joining a Union

Find out about facilities, places to eat, sporting opportunities, maps and sustainable travel options for all of our sites here.

Library – Exeter campus and Penryn Campus. For an introduction to Library Services: visit the Staff guide or contact the library to arrange a new staff induction meeting.

Students Guild (Exeter) / FXU (Cornwall)

If you have any concerns about Health and Safety or actions and training requirements that have been identified through the induction process, please visit or contact the Health and Safety Team for further support.

The Colleague Wellbeing web pages provide professional advice, guidance and tools to enable everyone working at Exeter to help maintain their own wellbeing and that of others around them. Email occupationalhealth@exeter.ac.uk for confidential advice on choosing the right support for you.

Staff Life webpages are where you can find out more about our university community and benefits. This includes, staff and PGR only social groups and activities, courses, staff sports, salary exchange schemes and various discounts available to you. Parents and Carers - The University is committed to supporting staff who maintain responsibilities as a carer alongside their job. Whether these responsibilities include caring for a child or caring for another dependent, we aim to work with our employees to facilitate a good work/life balance.

Staff and Student networks are an essential part of the University of Exeter; helping to support and empower those who are often minoritised and marginalised. Our EDI networks offer support, social events and guidance both in and out of the workplace/university and they are all self-managed so they can remain independent and impartial. Not only do our networks offer a safe space but they are key in helping the University achieve better equality of opportunity for all by consulting on policy, practice and procedure.

Parents and Carers - The University is committed to supporting staff who maintain responsibilities as a carer alongside their job. Whether these responsibilities include caring for a child or caring for another dependent, we aim to work with our employees to facilitate a good work/life balance.

The Multi-faith Chaplaincy offers support to both staff and students.

Also discover the Sporting opportunities and facilitates available at each campus.

The campus has extensive grounds which you can visit and explore - view the Grounds and Gardens pages to find out more.

Both Devon and Cornwall have a wealth of exciting outdoor, arts, cultural and historical opportunities for anyone living in or visiting the area. Visit Explore Devon and Visit Cornwall to find out what is going on near you.

Armed Forces Covenant - The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise to ensure those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives. The University is committed to supporting the Service Community, find out how and get involved and supported: Armed Forces Covenant.

There are many ways the University will communicate with you, below are a few to be aware of:

• Staff News – this site includes recordings of key talks, rumour buster, Teams Live and more.
• Jargon buster
• Weekly Bulletin
• Email Charter and Guidelines

Within your department your team will be using Microsoft Teams as well as the collaborative tools in Office 365.  You might also be asked to use other applications relevant to your work.  If you need any help or support accessing or using these systems visit the Digital Hub for guidance or contact the IT Helpdesk.

The University has a number of support mechanisms set up to assist with any IT queries. The best place to start is the Introduction to IT Services page.

The staff Learning and Development pages provide information about your development opportunities. The following are useful links:

• Ensure staff have completed their mandatory training
• Performance Development Review
• Exeter Academic find out about PDP and the Professional Development Programme as well as promotion criteria and probation requirements.
• Coaching and Mentoring opportunities are available and encouraged for all staff. Either sign up as a coach/mentor or caochee/mentee.

• Exeter Estate Patrol
• Penryn Security
• What to do in an emergency

Compliance and Risk - Includes areas such as Information Governance, Data Protection, Prevent, Audit, Legal and research ethics.

The University’s Global Strategy is to become a truly global institution by extending our presence, reach and impact around the world. As a consequence, a global workforce - which used to be the exception – is now gradually becoming more common. Employing staff overseas has some implications, which, if they are not addressed properly could put both the individual and the University at risk. Please visit the Global mobility pages for more information.

Staff and Student networks are an essential part of the University of Exeter; helping to support and empower staff from all areas of the University.

Our EDI networks offer support, social events and guidance both in and out of the workplace/university and they are all self-managed so they can remain independent and impartial. Not only do our networks offer a safe space but they are key in helping the University achieve better equality of opportunity for all by consulting on policy, practice and procedure.  Examples include:

• LGBTQ+ Staff Network
• Parents and Carers Network
• BME Network
• International Staff Network
• Disabled and Chronically Ill Network

Exeter Research Networks - The Exeter Research Networks are interdisciplinary, virtual research groupings. They bring together University of Exeter researchers and external partners to tackle pressing societal challenges.

Volunteering

 There are plenty of interesting volunteering opportunities across the University, such as helping out on open days and graduation ceremonies.  Requests for volunteers for these in-house activities are communicated via line managers and also the weekly bulletin, so keep a look out for these.  All colleagues are very much encouraged to take part in these opportunities, they are a great way to meet colleagues and students from all across our community.  If you are interested please talk to your line manager about time to engage in these events. 

Armed Forces Covenant - The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise to ensure those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives. The University is committed to supporting the Service Community, find out how and get involved and supported: Armed Forces Covenant.