Institute for Academic Development
Institute for Academic Development

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.

About research staff societies

Postdoc societies are organised by researchers for researchers.

Benefits of a society

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

Setting up a society

Practical suggestions on setting up and maintaining a local society.

Support, resources and networks

Organisations that support research staff and research staff societies.

How to keep informed

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

Showcasing society events and impacts

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

Successful female careers

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

Video playlist

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.