The following courses and resources are to help you make the most of your on-boarding at the University of Edinburgh. Step 1. Use this guidance to help you. Document Planning your own on-boarding (541.69 KB / PDF) Step 2. Understand policies and support in place for you. A to Z of all HR PoliciesHealth and Safety InductionHuman Resources Support Document Information for Line Managers (824.55 KB / PDF) Information Compliance ServicesThe University Behaviours Charter also provides examples of the types of behaviours that reflect our Values; as a framework for consistent dialogue across the University, it guides how we do our jobs and what we do.The Behaviours Charter | The University of EdinburghAs a priority, the University offers comprehensive support to safeguard the mental and physical well-being and health of students and staff; the Staff Wellbeing Hub outlines information, resources and services available to all University of Edinburgh employees.Wellbeing Hub Step 3. Complete required induction training and assessments. Anti-BriberyAnti-Money LaunderingData ProtectionExpenses FundamentalsFraud AwarenessGetting Recruitment Right (for staff involved in recruitment panels)Health and Safety (various courses to choose from depending on role)Inclusion Essentials at EdinburghInformation Security EssentialsIntroduction to SustainabilityPreventing Sexual HarassmentProcurement FundamentalsResponding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence (for staff supporting students)Understanding Unconscious Bias Please note, all new academic staff are expected and encouraged to participate in continuing professional development in teaching and support for learning.CPD Framework for Learning and Teaching Step 4. Plan for your own development. There are some excellent courses and resources available to staff. Information on University learning providersUniversity of Edinburgh Learning ProvidersRole specific supportCareer Development for Professional Services StaffEquality, Diversity and Inclusion DevelopmentSupport for Leaders and ManagersSupport for Learning and Teaching StaffStaff Supporting Students (for those in student support roles)Support for Researchers (for researchers and research managers)Support for Technicians (for technicians and technical managers)Support for University Professional Services Staff (Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) is the professional body representing HE professionals)Fostering equality of opportunityAs part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we provide leadership development opportunities to support staff from underrepresented groups.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Development Step 5. Understand systems and digital ways of working in place across the University Communication and Collaboration ToolsDigital Skills and Training facilitates access to 600+ digital resources and training courses; resource includes the ‘Discovery Tool’ to determine current digital skill levels, and ‘Role Profiles’ that outline expected digital competence for specific jobs.Digital Skills and TrainingDigital Research Services' Facilitation Team can help you with tailored consultancy and support regarding digital tools and services at the University through a single point of access’Digital Research ServicesUse this People and Money system guidance to help your new starter settle in and complete their onboardingHR Process and Guidance Hub Further guidance can be found here Planning your own development resources and advice This article was published on 2025-07-11
