Induction

‌Induction Resources

Induction Workshops

The remaining 2024 induction dates are as follows:

• December 12th (online)

The 2025 induction dates are below:

• Jan 23^rd Thursday (in person)
• March 6^th Thursday (online)
• April 16^th Wednesday (in person)
• May 29^th Thursday (online)

You can register for any of the above dates on Core Portal.

All new staff are encouraged to attend our Centralised Induction once they commence. All staff who have recently returned from long term leave are also welcome to attend. Centralised induction is facilitated by our Learning and Development Team and takes places every 6 weeks during term time.

This 1 day session provides a wealth of information to new starters on areas such as: HR policies and procedures, Procurement, Finance, Disability Support, EDI, Health and Safety, Learning and Development, Payroll, Research, Irish language, Sustainability (nature & ecosystems, energy & GHG emissions, built environment, health & wellbeing), Library, ISS, International Staff Network, and Employee Union.

Welcome Pack and Training Log

We have created a training log and welcome pack as a guide for new staff members - Welcome to the University of Galway‌.‌ The training log lists all mandatory and recommended training for new staff - Training Log for Staff.

Coffee morning for New Staff

• 10th October Coffee Morning (in the Aula Maxima)

• February 2025 date to be confirmed

Local Induction

Local induction should occur at Unit/School level to help acclimate new hires into the Unit/School/Team where culture is explained, and knowledge and resources are provided to assist them with settling into their roles. Local induction helps to familiarise new staff members with their work environment, colleagues and the practical details associated with starting a new position, i.e. office/desk space, location of photocopier, etc.

A well-planned and executed induction should:

• make new members of staff feel welcome
• provide an introduction to the University
• give an insight into other people’s jobs
• provide essential background information to assist new members of staff with their own work
• clarify job expectations and initial objectives

Head of Unit's Role

The Head of Unit's role is to ensure the induction meets these requirements so that every new member of staff has a strong start in their new role and feels part of their new team as soon as possible. 

In nominating an Induction Coordinator, the Head of Unit must ensure the induction coordinator has all the knowledge required to carry out the induction properly.

Induction Coordinator/Line Manager/PI's Role

The Induction coordinator is a point of contact for the new appointee and their role is to make the transition of starting a new job in University of Galway as smooth as possible. 

Below are guidelines to assist the coordinator in the induction of a new staff member into the Unit.

‌Guidelines for the Induction Coordinator or PI

New International Staff Members to the University

It is important that new international staff members are supported on their move to the university. Below are guidelines for starting employment in Ireland. 

Moving to Ireland FAQ's - University of Galway

For Research staff see also: Hosting Agreement FAQ's - University of Galway