Celebrating the diversity that exists within our extensive community of scientists. Equity recognizes that each individual has different circumstances, this reflects the ethos of the DRP-HCB where we recognise, respect and value peoples differences and encourage everyone to contribute and realise their full potential. The DRP-HCB operates to the highest standards of equity, diversity and inclusion practices, upholding policies set out by the UoE. We work with and support the Wellcome Centre for Cell Biology (WCB) Equity, diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee, and aim to ensure that all employees are well represented, to identify their needs, and to establish how to support employees.Further InformationWCB Equity, Diversity and InclusionUniversity Equality and DiversitySupportPersonal and Career DevelopmentAs a member of staff or student within the DRP-HCB community and the wider University, you'll enjoy an environment of continuous learning and development that will enable you to fulfil your academic, professional and personal goals.We provide opportunities to all staff and students, whether working in academia, research or professional support services.Further informationLearning and development support for all staffInstitute for academic development: Researcher developmentWork life balanceWorking to ensure everyone can achieve a healthy work life balance.A healthy work life balance will mean different things to everyone, but it is about supporting everyone who works or studies with the DRP-HCB to feel fulfilled and content in both their work and home life.The UoE provides wide range of facilities and support for staff and students.Further informationStaff BenefitsWork-Life BalanceHealth and WellbeingThe DRP-HCB, and the wider University, is committed to developing a working environment and practices that help maintain and improve staff and student mental and physical health.A wide range of facilities and support is available to enhance staff and student health and wellbeing, including:Gym facilitiesKB fitness is located in KB house and has a gym and provides exercise classes, badminton squash and racquetball.KB FitnessCycling facilitiesThe University of Edinburgh and offers great facilities for those who choose to cycle to work:Cycle to Work staff benefit schemeInterest free loans for bikes and eBikesOutdoor bike parking plus a secure, indoor facility for up to 80 bikesShower facilities throughout the Michael Swann BuildingSwann Social SpaceWith spectacular views over the City of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside the Swann Building social space, located on the 7th floor of the MIcheal Swann Building, is open to all staff, students and their visitors.With a comfortable seating area and café style tables there is ample space for eating, relaxing and socialising. For those looking for a place to work, there are meeting pods and individual laptop tables available.The area has vending machines restocked daily with cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches, a coffee machine and kitchen facilities for heating food.The social space and facilities are open at all times.University health and wellbeing supportThe University’s commitment to enhancing health and wellbeing in the workplace has been recognised with a Gold Healthy Working Lives Award.University support for staff and student health and wellbeing includes:ChaplaincyCounselling services (for staff, students and couples)Disability supportFamily leave policies and childcare vouchersFinancial informationHealth advice (general and travel)Healthy University ProjectOccupational HealthStudy supportSupport for Physical Activity programmeTime off to volunteerFurther informationSchool of Biological Sciences Mental Health portalStudent Health and wellbeing Staff Health and Wellbeing Hub Staff Health and Wellbeing supportOur LocationEdinburgh LifeThe DRP-HCB is located on the University of Edinburgh’s King’s buildings Campus, in the beautiful and vibrant city of Edinburgh.Despite its compact size, the city of Edinburgh has something for everyone. All year round, Edinburgh is a cultural hub, attracting the best in film, music, art and entertainment to its many cinemas, galleries, theatres and concert halls.Its host of great pubs, clubs, restaurants, parks, gardens, shops and sport centres, makes Edinburgh an exciting and thriving place to live, study and work.Campus LifeThe King's Buildings Campus occupies a leafy site just 2 miles south of the City centre, with beautiful views to the Pentland Hills, Blackford Hill and Craigmillar Park Golf Course. The campus is home to most of the College of science and engineering’s research and teaching activities.Facilities on the campus include:Bike parking (secure internal and external)Numerous cafesCash machineShopsThe Noreen and Kenneth Murray libraryThe Student Union at KB House.KB fitness centre (currently closed) Self guided tour King's Buildings (723 KB PDF)Travel between campusesA free shuttle bus runs between the University’s Kings Buildings and Central Campuses, enabling convenient travel across the city when meeting colleagues or attending seminars.Central Area to the King's Buildings Shuttle BusThe University also offers an interest free transport loan for purchasing a bus or train season ticket and the option of saving at least 30% on the cost of acquiring a bike and safety equipment through the Cycle to Work scheme.Interest free public transport loanCycle to Work Scheme This article was published on 2024-06-17
