On 13 March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:00 (CET), an online webinar titled “The Cost of Researcher Precarity” will present the key findings and recommendations from a C-DICE survey examining precarity and fixed-term employment in UK higher education.
The session will focus on how contract length, employment gaps, and institutional practices influence career development, employment continuity, financial security, and overall well-being among researchers. Based on the collected data, the speakers will outline a set of practical recommendations aimed at improving employment conditions and reducing structural precarity in the research sector.
What the webinar will cover
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Explore the key findings of the C-DICE precarity survey
- Gain insights into how precarity is experienced across different groups within academia
- Hear evidence-based recommendations for higher education institutions, research funders, and policymakers
The discussion is particularly relevant in the context of ongoing debates about sustainable research careers and responsible research management across Europe.
Who should attend
The webinar is intended for:
- Researchers who participated in the C-DICE precarity survey
- Policymakers and research funding professionals
- Research managers and HR professionals
- Researcher developers and postdoctoral researchers
Practical information
The event will take place online via Zoom. Joining details will be shared with registered participants in advance.
For the SECURE2 community, this webinar offers valuable insights into structural challenges affecting research careers and contributes to broader conversations about improving working conditions and career sustainability in academia.
To register for the webinar and find more information, please visit the following LINK.
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