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Visiting Academics
Find out how to join us as a visiting scholar, academic or researcher
We're a global university – we welcome visiting academics, scholars and researchers from institutions around the world.
There are many reasons to work with us at ·ÆÂɱöÁùºÏ²Ê – from our outstanding facilities to our award-winning research.
How to apply
Joining us as a visiting scholar, academic or researcher takes a few simple steps.
Step 1
You need someone to propose you as a visiting scholar from your current institution. Your proposer should send your CV and a covering letter to the Dean of the relevant Faculty at the ·ÆÂɱöÁùºÏ²Ê.
Your covering letter needs to explain how your research overlaps with our research priorities and existing expertise.
If you're not currently based at a university, you'll need to supply 3 referees with your initial submission.
Step 2
After reviewing your CV and covering letter, the Dean will make a recommendation.
Step 3
If your application requires it, you may be invited to attend an interview.
Step 4
Once your application is accepted, we'll discuss your duties as a visiting member of staff. Your duties will be clearly defined and will include visiting the University for teaching activities, research work or a combination of both. There will also be a clear agreement regarding the intellectual property rights to any work you do while you're here.
Step 5
You'll need to obtain the right to work in the UK and sort out accommodation for when you arrive in ·ÆÂɱöÁùºÏ²Ê. For more information, please visit our 'Arriving from overseas' page.
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Working at ·ÆÂɱöÁùºÏ²Ê
The ·ÆÂɱöÁùºÏ²Ê is a rewarding place to work. If you think you can contribute to our goals and future successes, take a look at our vacancies now.
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Research areas
Working with industry and academic partners, and across our 5 faculties, our researchers are leading their fields and creating impact.
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Our academic structure
Learn more about the academic structure of the ·ÆÂɱöÁùºÏ²Ê – from our five main faculties, to the specialist schools, institutes and departments which sit beneath them.
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