Support

Coventry University will provide support to you in your career and working environment.  Whether you're relocating to work with us, looking for support as an academic or just want to speak to other like-minded people, we've developed a support network for you.

Relocating

If you are relocating to Coventry or the surrounding area the people team can discuss this with you once you have been appointed to a role. The University also has its own letting agent, Futurelets, who may be able to help you find suitable accommodation.

Academic support

The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is an innovative teaching and research centre which can help to equip academic staff in all disciplines to achieve their full potential as authors and teachers of scholarly writing.

We are able to offer teaching staff individualised guidance on designing assignment briefs, incorporating writing activities in their seminar work, and on teaching writing within subject courses. We also offer research students and staff one-to-one advice on writing for publication, writing in grant proposals and other types of academic and academic-related writing.

The Sigma maths and stats support team runs workshops covering a wide range of basic statistical techniques aimed at research students and academic staff.

The Academic Development team offer a variety of workshops, bespoke advice and training - enabling you to give your students an enhanced learning experience.

Employee networks

There are four staff networks at the University that have been set up to support staff and share ideas. These are:

• black and minority ethnic staff network;
• disabled employees’ network;
• lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff network;
• parental returners’ network.

For further information on any of these please email equality.per@coventry.ac.uk.

Equality and Diversity

The Equality and Diversity Team at Coventry University promotes equality for staff, students and visitors on campus. On this site you will find policies specific to promoting equality with action plans or further information to support them.

The team produces a range of advice and policy documents including information on:

• dignity and respect at work;
• disabilities or long-term health conditions;
• pregnancy, maternity or adoption.

We are always interested in hearing views on how to further this work so please contact us at equality.per@coventry.ac.uk.

Health and wellbeing

The health and wellbeing of staff and students is hugely important to the University. A range of services are provided to help ensure you can access the support you need, when you need it.

Employee wellbeing

The Employee Wellbeing Resource Centre is an online service available to all staff. This resource offers advice and information on the 16 most popular health and wellbeing topics with a personal training plan for each topic.

Occupational health

The University’s Occupational Health Service Provider is Coventry City Council. It provides the University with specialist medical advice about employees’ fitness for work (both prior and during employment) and on any health issues that arise within the workplace.

Physiotherapy

The University offers a physiotherapy service for all staff, which is based at the Sports Centre.

Staff can also access a further range of benefits including eye tests and workstation assessments. A comprehensive health and safety training package is also available.

Trade Unions

Coventry University acknowledges that all staff have the right to join a trade union and to take part in its activities. Trade unions formally recognised by the University are:

• Unite – The Union (formerly T&GWU);
• UNISON;
• UCU – The University and College Union. 

If you would like any further information about the benefits of union membership, please contact the union directly.