Diane Munday

• New Staff Welcome & Information Fair: Designed and launched first event since 2020, providing essential information and support for new staff.
• Mentoring provision: Developed and launched new mentoring programme for academic and research staff, including matching, data management, participant support, and CPD activities.
• Management Capabilities Pathway: Launched, developed, and delivered 4-tier management programme.
• Psychometrics Delivery: Led MBTI, Belbin Team Roles, and Profile analysis for teams and individuals.
• Programme & Event Design/Delivery: Designed and delivered diverse development activities .
• Lead Facilitator: Led Action Learning Groups, Writing Retreats, and facilitated Staff Focus Groups.
• Training and Facilitator Lead: Delivered Train the Trainer Core Skills, Writing Retreats, Action Learning Groups, and Focus Groups.
• Power Hours: Delivered professional and career development sessions on time management, prioritisation, and decision-making.
• One-to-One Development Conversations: Provided tailored development support for staff.
• Workplace Coaching & Mentoring: Offered coaching and mentoring to staff at various levels.
• 60-Minute Manager: Led various management-related workshops for managers.
• Collaborative Programme Design: Partnered with individuals, Schools, and Units to design and deliver new activities and development programmes.

• CPD Provision for Research Staff: Led CPD initiatives for Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants, and Specialist Facility Staff, aligned with Vitae's Researcher Development Framework.
• Cross-Institutional Mentoring: Managed mentoring provision for post-PhD academics across 7 institutions, overseeing matching, data analysis, participant support, and CPD activities in collaboration with OPD.
• Researcher Concordat Implementation: Successfully delivered 6- and 8-year reviews as part of Human Resource Excellence in Research Award process.
• Researcher Concordat Activities: Designed and delivered activities to inform gap analysis, action plan objectives, and workshops, including SWOT analysis and focus groups.
• Programme/Event Development: Managed all aspects of CPD programme delivery, including planning, sourcing presenters, advertising, facilitation, attendance monitoring, and impact assessment.
  Data Analysis & Reporting: Analysed and reported on local and national surveys, transforming data into action plans and assessing CPD provision effectiveness.
  Facilitation & Presentation: Facilitated and presented at induction events, Writing Retreats, specialist Panel Sessions (Lunchtime Legends), networking events, and mentoring briefings.
• Collaborative Programme Design: Partnered with individuals, Schools, and Units to design and deliver new development programmes, including Public Engagement Portfolio.
• Staff Network & Community Support: Provided online and in-person support for staff networks and development programme participants, including funding provision and event facilitation.
• Research Staff Forum: Led Research Staff Forum, advocating for research staff needs and interests, and facilitating communication, policy review, and community building in collaboration with VP Research, Collections, and Innovation.
• Policy & Process Involvement: Contributed specialist knowledge to committees, including University Research Culture Group, Research Integrity Committee, Athena Swan, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Research Design & Execution: Designed and led projects on immune deficiency and anti-viral drug development, including data collection, analysis, visualisation, and budget management.
• Quantitative Proteomics: Led proteomics research to identify cellular factors for inhibiting virus infections, supporting the development of next-gen anti-viral compounds.
• Dissemination: Published findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national/international conferences.
• Collaboration: Worked with national and international teams, sharing findings and participating in research discussions.
• Funding & Proposals: Contributed to grant writing, proposal development, and budget planning.
• Teaching & Mentoring: Supported teaching activities, supervised postgraduate students, and provided mentoring in research projects.
• Outreach: Led outreach initiatives, including "Agents of F.L.U." and "Designer Virus" art exhibition, showcasing virus-infected cell images.
• Laboratory Management: Oversaw logistics for lab move from Leeds to Liverpool, including supply procurement and budget management.
• Postdoc Association: Founding member, leading Postdoc Careers Day and co-organising networking events and Action Learning Sets.
• Networking & Engagement: Actively participated in academic and scientific communities through conferences, workshops, and seminars.