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Computing

The Computing team supports the ̨Íåswag’s IT, Business Systems, and Web Technologies. The team is led by the Chief Information Officer, Cass Flowers. Her role oversees Information Technology and Information Systems to guide strategy, service provision, security and data compliance. The Computing team provide support, guidance and advice to ̨Íåswag staff and students along with providing services to several other organisations on ̨Íåswag ̨Íåswag Campus.

Equality, diversity and inclusivity

The ̨Íåswag supports and invests in promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of our community. Work in this area is co-ordinated by the equity4success Manager, Elizabeth Wynn, in partnership with the equity4success team who represent the ̨Íåswag as a whole and work towards helping everyone feel valued and included at the ̨Íåswag. Find out more on the equity4success pages or by visiting .

 

Governance and Project Office

The Governance and Project Office has oversight of the ̨Íåswag’s project portfolio. We act as project managers at the ̨Íåswag, providing project management expertise and support, and working alongside a range of different departments, committees and individuals, to develop software, events, policies and more. We also provide project management expertise and support to others on request.

We also support the ̨Íåswag’s Governance Framework, looking at the systems and processes concerned with the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability of the ̨Íåswag. The framework determines who makes decisions, how others make their voice heard and how the account is recorded.

Health, Safety & Quality Assurance of ̨Íåswag (QAR)

Scientific research and its support activities include a variety of hazards not typically encountered in other work environments. The ̨Íåswag’s Health & Safety team employs a pragmatic approach to ensuring everyone is well protected from hazards, whilst supporting efficient research progress. By proactively providing information, advice and training on all relevant hazards, risk assessment and the use of appropriate precautions, the team help to keep the ̨Íåswag safe.



The team also manages policies, a code of practice and auditing processes in line with quality assurance of research. The procedure covers factors such as sample management and record keeping. By following QAR practices, we can be confident that research at the ̨Íåswag is performed to a high standard of quality and consistency. The H&S/QAR team is led by Trevor Smith.

Human Resources

Andrea Last leads the Human Resources team, which supports the proper employment and ongoing welfare of ̨Íåswag staff and students, including our wellbeing, training and mentoring programmes. The team manage the recruiting process for vacancies, support the induction of new employees and provide a key point of contact for everyone during their time with the ̨Íåswag. The Human Resources team are also equipped to support staff that need help or encounter challenges during their time at the ̨Íåswag.

Science Building Services

The ̨Íåswag's Technical Services team is managed by Juliet Emery and is the first port of call for ̨Íåswag scientists regarding all practical matters within the science buildings, laboratories and communal facilities. Their roles include, but are not limited to: providing assistance and advice to scientists regarding purchase, siting, installation, upkeep, maintenance and repair of technical equipment; office and laboratory relocations; media preparation and glass-washing services; management and maintenance of core specialised equipment and training for access to controlled specialist facilities. Technical Services ensure effective building and equipment management in compliance with relevant safety legislation. They operate on an out-of-hours rota to react to business critical equipment alarms and also as a back-up for scientific sample salvage. Technical Services are also closely integrated with the ̨Íåswag's .