The University Induction
Induction and Settling In
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Your New Starter Induction Guide
Your manager may already have introduced you to this guide, it’s a useful list of things that you’ll need to cover in the first few days, weeks, and months.
If you’ve not yet had chance, download a copy of the Induction Best Practice Guide, and then go through it with your manager and buddy.
The Staff Handbook is a comprehensive guide for all staff members at the University of Huddersfield. It covers topics such as policies and procedures, employee benefits, annual leave, visas and immigration, and hybrid working. Download the University of Huddersfield Staff Handbook to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a staff member.
Want to know more about Huddersfield?
Beautiful countryside, independent shops, big nightlife, stunning architecture, sporting legends: they’re all on your doorstep when you’re living in Huddersfield. The town centre is currently undergoing lots of change, with work on the new £9m cinema and leisure complex that started early Spring 2023 in the Kingsgate Centre, and the £250m “Huddersfield Blueprint” creating a rejuvenated shopping area and brand new “Cultural Heart” with leisure, art, music and quality public spaces destined for the centre of town. And did we mention the people? This has to be one of the friendliest places on earth. Welcome to friendly Huddersfield!
Take a campus tour!
Research facilities alongside green spaces, places to eat and a gym. We’ve invested nearly £156 million in campus development, and have fantastic facilities including specialist laboratories, studios, and performance spaces. Our latest initiative the Daphne Steele Building, opened in September 2024 and is part of the planned National Health Innovation Campus.
There's also a working canal that runs through the heart of our campus with a tree-lined towpath, perfect for those downtime moments. If you've not had a chance to look round our campus, you can take a Virtual Campus Tour. If you wish, you can also book a Face-to-Face Campus Tour.
Our University Strategy Map
The University of Huddersfield has the overarching aim to be an inspiring, innovative University of international renown which encompasses all aspects of our core activities – teaching, research, and knowledge exchange.
Our strategic aims for 2025 are set out in the University Strategy Map, along with more information on our core values.
Values, Behaviours and Engagement
Every organisation has its own unique culture, and at our University, we succeed because of our people. Our culture is shaped by three core values - Team, Excellence, and Community - which guide us in our daily work.
Each value is supported by specific behaviours, offering a shared understanding of what it means to be part of our University community.
To learn more, please visit our Values, Behaviours and Engagement webpage, where you'll find videos featuring our Vice-Chancellor and staff, sharing what these values mean to them and how they and their teams incorporate them into their work.
Our Schools
For more information about each School, please click on the links below:
Professional Services
Our Schools work closely with a variety of Departments under the umbrella of Professional Services, for more information about each area, please click on the links below:
Your Probation
As a University, we pride ourselves in supporting new starters as soon as you join us, through both your induction and probationary periods. Depending on your role at the University, the length of probation lasts for either six months or twelve months and may be extended if necessary.
Your manager will plan when and how your probationary reviews will take place. For more information, please look at the probation guidance.
Mandatory (Induction) eLearning
As part of your induction, you’ll need to complete some mandatory eLearning modules.
Please click on Learn-Upon, in order to create your own account. Once signed in you will arrive on your own personal dashboard, and you will be auto-enrolled onto the modules you need to complete.
You will have three months from your start date to complete these modules. Please look out for emails from Learn Upon, inviting you start these modules.
Our Induction Courses
In addition to your mandatory eLearning modules, you can attend class-based courses to help you settle in.
These courses include the opportunity to meet our Vice Chancellor and learn about our 2025 University Strategy Map.
Please take a look at the full range of Induction Courses on offer which can be found in the drop-down menu at the top of this page.
MyHR
MyHR is the employee self service platform provided by HR that allows you to take control of your personal data and carry out a number of tasks, such as booking annual leave or viewing your payslips.
If you have any questions about the platform, please contact myhr@hud.ac.uk. You can also visit the MyHR webpage.
People and Organisational Development
We provide a wide ranging development provision across our University.
Our immersive approach to development will ensure you’ll be both challenged and inspired to learn.
To find out what's on offer, please visit the People and Organisational Development webpages or log in to MyHR to search and book.
Develop your IT skills
The Digital Skills and Training Team are here to help you boost your productivity, efficiency and confidence when using digital tools and applications. We provide 1-2-1 online appointments, in person and online training, workshops and group sessions on a range of applications.
Whatever your needs, current knowledge level, or learning style, we can help. Take a look at what's on offer at the Digital Skills & Training hub and start your development journey today. Email the digital skills team or find our contact details on the Digital Skills & training hub.
Career Development Advice
The Careers and Employability Service supports all Huddersfield staff, students and graduates to achieve their career potential.
We treat each person as an individual and are committed to taking an inclusive, holistic, humanistic and client centred approach.
For more information, please visit the Careers and Employability Service webpages.
Your Wellbeing
At our University, we believe that our workforce is our greatest asset, and so the health and wellbeing of all our staff is a priority. Please visit the staff Wellbeing webpages where you’ll find useful guidance, information, and resources as well as the groups/clubs you might want to get involved in. Whether you will be working directly with students or not, you may encounter a student who needs help. Familiarise yourself with our guide to supporting students experiencing poor mental health and wellbeing, on the Student Mental Health Support webpage. Here you will also find other staff resources and helpful training videos.
Please visit the student wellbeing support website, for other wellbeing services available specifically for our students.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team are responsible for promoting inclusion around our University.
They can provide you with help and advice on all areas of EDI and lead a wide range of initiatives that raise awareness and celebrate EDI across our campus.
Please visit the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpage to find out more information about the events, staff networks and initiatives.
The StaffHub
Working in the UK
The Working in the UK webpages provide information on various types of visas which enable you to undertake work in the UK, information about relocating to the UK and information for our current international employees.
We also run an International Buddy Scheme for our new international colleagues who are relocating to the UK.
Useful Contacts
Have a look at this link entitled "changes to services" which highlights some of our available services across the University. This information can be used by staff accessing these services or for signposting students if they enquire about these services.
You’ll also find lots of useful information on this SharePoint site, covering key services that you will come across in your role here at our University. This site includes email addresses, up to date contact names and details of opening hours of many of our Professional Services Departments.
Guidance for People Managers
If you are joining us as a people manager with staffing responsibilities, or have been recently promoted to a people management role, we have created the Welcoming New People Managers guide to support you.
Here in P&OD we would also like to invite to pop in for a chat to help you identify any training courses/support or coaching/mentoring opportunities that you might like to take up. Get in touch with us at the email address at the foot of this page.
In addition to all the above please visit our Management Matters webpage.
HR Managers Induction
Our HR Managers will get in touch and arrange a meeting with all new people managers.
During the HR Managers Induction, you will have chance to talk about HR processes and any additional support, such as access to a coach or a mentor that you feel you may need during your first few months.
As people manager, you will also have access to iTrent which allows you to undertake a range of people management tasks, such as approving annual leave, recording sickness absences and completing appraisals (PDPRs).
Huddersfield Leader Framework
The Huddersfield Leader Framework identifies what best practice in management and leadership at our University looks, feels and sounds like. It outlines the core competencies and behaviours for all managers, current and future.
Each competency includes a brief description that every manager can use to guide them, and clearly outlines what staff can expect from their leaders and managers.
To find out more, please watch this short introductory video.
What is the Technicians Commitment?
The Technicians Commitment is a University and research institution initiative, led by a steering group of sector bodies, with support from the Science Council and the Technicians Make It Happen campaign. The Commitment aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
The Huddersfield Technical Network (HudTechNet) is an exciting opportunity to build upon, strengthen, and celebrate our community of technicians across University. For more information have a look at the HudTechNet webpages.
Health and Safety Support and Training
Looking for Health and Safety (H&S) advice for your role?
Please see what's on offer from our colleagues in the H&S Team. You can also contact your School or Service H&S co-ordinator for support.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
Talk to your line manager about completing a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP), if you think you might need one. Forms and a guidance video can be found here.
Do you need H&S training for your role?
There are various online H&S courses available to you. To arrange specific training, for example First Aid at Work or IOSH, please contact the H&S Team direct by email.
Questions? Please get in contact ...
We hope that you have a fantastic induction experience. If you have any questions, please get in touch through MS Teams or email people@hud.ac.uk.
