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Main contacts

Management

• Institute Director – Professor Stephen Porter (PA: Michelle Bush)
• Institute Manager – Ms Sam Photiades

Department Heads

• Head of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering – Professor Jonathan Knowles
• Head of Oral Medicine – Professor Stefano Fedele
• Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine – Dr Rachel Leeson
• Head of Orthodontics – Professor Nigel Hunt, OBE
• Head of Microbial Diseases – Dr Sean Nair
• Head of Paediatric Dentistry – Professor Paul Ashley
• Head of Endodontics – Professor Kishor Gulabivala
• Head of Periodontology – Professor Francesco D’Aiuto
• Head of Prosthodontics – Professor Lambis Petridis

Teaching Staff

• Head of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Professor Albert Leung
• Teaching Director – Professor David Spratt
• Departmental Graduate Tutor – Dr Rachel Leeson
• CPD Business Manager – Ms Kate Marr
• Academic Support Manager – Ms Sara Giampietro

Professional Services Staff

• Athena SWAN Chair – Professor Susan Parekh
• Human Resources – Nicola Phillips
• Management Accountant – Trevor Willock
• Research Grants and Finance – Rene Ponciano
• IT Support within the Institute - itforslms@ucl.ac.uk

First day essentials

We hope that you settle into the Institute quickly and to help you with this process, we have put together a . We hope you find this a useful tool and welcome feedback.

Induction Checklist
Your manager will go through a comprehensive induction checklist which we hope provides you with the knowledge and essentials to get you started in the role.

Meet the Team
Your manager should show you around the building and introduce you to your immediate team.

Access requirements, including ID cards and ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ systems

How to obtain a staff ID card

ID cards are issued in the Andrew Huxley Building (close to the Gordon Street entrance) from Monday to Friday between 9am and 4.45pm. To help minimise the number of people in reception, please book in advance.

You will need to show one form of personal identification such as a bank card or driving licence and your photograph will be taken at the desk.If you are registered disabled or unable to visit, please contact the team to make alternative arrangements.

• Tel: +44 (0)20 8138 7219 (internal 07219)
• Email: securitysystemns@ucl.ac.uk

Staff who require access to NHS clinics will require a ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳HT ID card. Forms are available via the EDI Registry Department.

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How to obtain your ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Account Details

Most staff are automatically assigned a ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ user ID and password, the main exception being honorary staff. Visit the Security Services Department in the Andrew Huxley building (open Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.45pm) where you can pick up your sealed computer registration slip containing your user ID and initial password.

You will also be issued with your ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ ID card and IT Essentials induction pack at the same time. If the Security Services department does not have your computer registration slip, visit the IT Services with your ID card and you can be registered to use the MyAccount service and set a password for your account.

Once you have your user ID and password, you should:

1. to something only you know. Your password automatically expires between 100 and 350 days after you set it (depending on the strength of the password you choose).

2. so you can reset your password if you forget it.

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How to access ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Windows Desktop and other applications

If you are working from home or on the move, there are a number of services available giving you access to your desktop, files, software applications and systems.

There are 2 ways to access ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ services remotely. The option you pick will be dependent on your requirements and technical knowledge, but for the vast majority of ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ staff and students we recommend Desktop @ ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Anywhere.

Access the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Windows desktop, software applications & files (students & staff)Ìývia Desktop @ ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Anywhere.Ìý

Desktop @ ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Anywhere is the recommended remote access method for staff and students giving you access to:

×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ network ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Windows 10 desktop Filestore @ ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ licensed software applications ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ administrative systems

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Reasonable Adjustments

The Institute ensures that people with a disability, impairment, mental or physical health condition can access and progress in employment. A Reasonable Adjustment is any step or

steps ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ can reasonably take to prevent any provision, criterion or practice, or any physical feature of its premises, from putting a disabled person at a disadvantage in comparison with a non-disabled person. Reasonable adjustments should be discussed with your line manager in the first instance.

Access the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Network only viaÌý×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ VPNÌý(Virtual Private Network)

The ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Remote Access VPN Service provides a resilient, secure means of accessing private ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ corporate central services from off-site locations.

There are also a number of other tools to aid your working, whether you are at home or on the move. Go to ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'sÌýÌýpages for more information.

Benefits

×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ is a dynamic, global university based in one of the most exciting capital cities in the world. Not only does working at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ offer the opportunity to work with game changers in your field, it also provides competitive terms, conditions and benefits.

×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ benefits and policies apply equally, whatever the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of employees. Benefits and policies relating to employees partners, includes both different sex and same sex partners. View .

Staff networks

Staff Common Room

Situated in the Housman Room, off the North Cloisters, Wilkins Building, the Staff Common Room is a membership organisation, maintained and financed by the subscriptions of its members and managed by a committee elected annually from the membership.Ìý

The purpose of the CoPs at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ is to unite staff working in similar domains and functions, in order to develop and professionalise individuals and practices. More information:

A group of students and lecturers from ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ who have a love for nature and passion for conversation.Ìý

The da-forumÌýis a support network for all Professional Services Staff across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳. This website serves as a portal to essential information and resources for these members of staff and links to core sites and facilities across the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ network.Ìý

A network of staff and student volunteers that work together to make ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ a cleaner, greener, more sustainable place to work and study.Ìý

There are many inclusion groups and social networks available at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳.Ìý

As ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳’s profile continues to grow, we want to ensure we maximise our reputation and profile as a world-leading organisation and continue to be an aspirational choice as a destination for students in a demanding marketplace. Communications and Marketing (CAM) aims to provide ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ with the leadership, expertise and services that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the university's communications and recruitment activities. CAM helps to protect, reinforce and elevate ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳’s reputation, fostering public understanding of our mission so the wider public can value the importance and impact of our work.Ìý

Astrea is for women in professional services roles at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ who share a desire to get on. It's open to all women, whether you're at the early stages of your career, or are already well established, you'll all get something out of being part of Astrea. Our members share the belief that everyone in the network has something to contribute, no matter how junior or senior they are. There's a great untapped potential for women to learn from women. Your job title isn't important. If you want to learn from others or share your own experiences so that others can learn from you.Ìý

×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Women is for academic staff (PhD, postdoc and above) working as women at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳. Any eligible staff are welcome to as many or as few events as they like.Ìý

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