UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Others told us about salary progression that took more than six months to put in place, and extensions confirmed at the very last minute. Uncertainty like this doesn't stay at work. It shapes decisions about housing, family and whether to stay in research at all. 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026From our survey on relations with PIs 👇That's what one researcher was told about a contract renewal, months before their project ends and with nothing in writing. #UCD #SIPTU #RSA 100
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026A lot of effort in, not much career out. Researchers described protected writing time that was agreed and then withdrawn, conference trips they had to justify again and again, and their own publications put on hold until project work was finished. #Postdocs #RSA #UCD #SIPTU 010
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026When things go wrong between researchers and PIs, it's rarely just one issue. Workload and project management came up most often, followed closely by communication and feedback. Pay, career support and contract security weren't far behind. #ResearchStaff #PrecariousWork #Postdocs #UCD #SIPTU 010
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Thank you to everyone who joined our lunch Walk and Talk today for Postdoc Appreciation Week! 🌿Stronger together #UCD #RSA #SIPTU 110
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The good news first: 60 of the 82 researchers who responded (73%) describe a generally positive relationship with their PI. But one in four has had difficulties. For most, that meant uncomfortable situations rather than open conflict. #ResearchStaff #Postdocs #AcademicWork #UCD #SIPTU 100
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026How are research staff at UCD getting on with their PIs? This summer we asked, and 82 researchers answered. Over the next few posts we'll share what they told us: Thank you to everyone who took part. #UCD #ResearchStaff #Postdocs #EarlyCareerResearchers #SIPTU 100
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Just a quick reminder — celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week with us this Friday! Register here: tinyurl.com/uzrecs2ztinyurl.comPostdoc Walk and TalkThe UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU would like to invite you on a lunch time walk and talk! A great opportunity to meet your peers, create a sense of belonging at UCD, benefit your wellbeing an... 100
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026While we continue our campaign for a recognised teaching qualification for postdocs, you may find this useful in the meantime: This course runs for 10 weeks, starting on 5 October 2026, and is free of charge. Registration closes on 24 September 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...forms.cloud.microsoftMicrosoft Forms 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026#Postdoc Appreciation Week: Celebrate with us. You are invited to a lunch walk at #UCD 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Join the UCD RSA -SIPTU for a cinema event! We will watch AMERICONNED—a documentary exploring corporate greed, and the incredible force of solidarity. Thursday, 25th June 2026, 5:30 PM 📍THE TRAP (Lower ground floor of the Newman Building) #UCD #RSA #SIPTU #Americonned #postdoc 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026It was wonderful to step away from the desks, connect with peers across campus, and build solidarity here at UCD yesterday. 🌳🚶♂️✨ #UCD #Postdoc #RSA #SIPTU #lunchwalk 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 25/05/2026The 2025 Research Staff Association Survey is clear: a healthy research environment isn't a luxury — it's a necessity for innovation and well-being. #UCD #postdoc #SIPTU #RSA 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026🌿 Postdocs & Research Staff — Let’s Take a Walk! Join us for a relaxed Lunch Walk to connect with fellow postdocs and research staff 🗓 28th May 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:00 📍 Meet at the Chess Garden We look forward to seeing you there! ✨ #UCD #PostdocLife #Siptu #RSA 011
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Advisory clinic for #SIPTU members. If you have any query or concern regarding your working conditions at #UCD, be it big or small, please contact us at siptu@ucd.ie to book a slot. Thursday, 21 May 2026, 2:30 – 3:30pm 011
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 28/04/202642% of UCD Research Staff have not received a salary raise after a year or more at UCD — despite being on a payscale. That's a structural problem. Research staff keep universities running. It's time their pay reflected that. #RSA #SIPTU #ResearchStaff #UCD #FairPay #HigherEducation #mayday 021
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Join SIPTU UCD for an insightful hybrid webinar as part of "Better in a Trade Union Week" to understand the shifting landscape of employment. #ucd #siptu #mayday #dublin #tradeunion 021
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 09/04/2026UCD SIPTU Members: Any query or concern regarding your working conditions at UCD? Next Advisory Clinic 16 April 2026, 2:30 – 3:30pm - SIPTU Meeting Room 527 📷 To book a slot, please email siptu@ucd.ie. #postdoc#rsa #ucd 011
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 19/03/2026UCD SIPTU Members 🚨 Any query or concern regarding your working conditions at UCD? Next Advisory Clinic is happening soon: 📅 Thursday, 26 March 2026 ⏰ 2:30 – 3:30pm 📍 5th floor, James Joyce Library Building 🚪 SIPTU Meeting Room 527 📩 To book a slot, please email siptu@ucd.ie. #postdoc #rsa #ucd 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 11/03/202653% of #UCD Research Staff have no dedicated funding for conference travel outside of their PI's budget. Time to organise, contact us rsa@ucd.ie #postdoc #research #precarity #siptu 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Thanks to the more than 20 colleagues who took a break with us on lunch walk day. Great conversations and even better company! ✨ See you at the next one! #UCD #Siptu #PostdocLife" 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 19/02/2026🌿 Postdocs & Research Staff — Let’s Take a Walk! Join us for a relaxed Lunch Walk to connect with fellow postdocs and research staff 🗓 26th February 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:00 📍 Meet at the Chess Garden We look forward to seeing you there! ✨ #UCD #PostdocLife #Siptu 011
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Our latest survey reveals key issues that UCD Research Staff - including postdocs - are facing. 🫵We want to take these issues further and raise them to #UCD with the support of SIPTU reps, but we can’t do it alone – join RSA-SIPTU to make our voices heard. #postdoc #ireland #siptu www.ucd.ie/rsa/ 011
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Hi everyone, Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming Bachata Dance for Beginners class today! Date: 12 February 2026 Time: 17:00–18:30 Location: The Harmony Studio, Student Center #ucd #postdoc #siptu 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Join us for Social Bachata Dance – Volume 2 (for Postdocs)! We’re bringing it back after the great response to the first event. 📅 12 February 2026 17:00–18:30 📍 The Harmony Studio Hosted by the #UCD Research Staff Association (RSA #SIPTU) 👉 Register via the QR code or this link: tinyurl.com/9vbxhc5z 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026The RSA-SIPTU is working to make sure you and other PhD holders have transparent, fair rights and recognition, regardless of the title attached to your contract. #ucd #postdoc #siptu Reach out www.ucd.ie/rsa/committee/ 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Thanks to everyone who came along to our Social Bachata Dance for Beginners on 20th Jan and helped build our community! More community events coming soon! #UCD #RSA #SIPTU 000
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Join us for A Social Bachata Dance (for Beginners) — a fun, welcoming event where movement meets community! 📅 20th January 2026 ⏰ 17:00–18:30 📍 The Harmony Studio (Student Center) Hosted by the UCD Research Staff Association (RSA SIPTU) QR code or the link for registration. tinyurl.com/9vbxhc5z 021
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 24/11/2025📢 Join us! The #UCD Research Staff Association (RSA) – SIPTU, a #postdoc led committee dedicated to supporting research staff, is hosting its Annual General Meeting 🗓️ Tues 25 Nov | 🕔 17:15 📍 Meeting Room 5, UCD Village All postdocs, research assistants & research fellows are welcome! 📩 rsa@ucd.ie 011
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Advisory clinic for SIPTU members re workplace issues (BOOKING REQUIRED) siptu@ucd.ie - Thursday, 27 November 2025, 2:30 – 3:30pmhttps://tinyurl.com/2d2j3y6 #Dublin #UCD #SIPTU #Research #employee 010
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Reminder - Join us for a Social Cinema Event on Thursday organised by the UCD RSA-SIPTU. All welcome! #Solidarity #UCDResearch #SIPTU 20 Nov 2025, 19:00, Trapdoor Theatre. Sign up forms.gle/wpi9XmHm8NMv... #ucd 020
UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Your voice, your community, Don't miss Social Cinema Event! The UCD RSA-SIPTU invite you to connect with a special screening of Pride (2014). All welcome! #Solidarity #UCDResearch #SIPTU 20 Nov 2025, 19:00, Trapdoor Theatre. Sign up forms.gle/wpi9XmHm8NMv... #ucd 010