In today’s blog, Lorna Thomson, Director of Edinburgh Research Office, explains how we are continuing to support the research community during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. It’s been an intense and fast-moving couple of weeks. As we all find our feet with new working arrangements and routines, I would like to …
This month, we meet Helen Breheny, Contracts Support Officer, and talk stocks and shares, cytogenetics and good food. What led you to work at the University? My working life began in accounts long before there were computers. I used NCR Accounting machines spouting paper tape. I took an HR course …
This month, we meet Alan Shanks, a solicitor and Contracts Manager in the Contracts Team, and discuss contracts, drafting, representing the University’s interests and finding a good home for your legal skills. First up, what does a Contracts Manager do? I review, draft, amend, mark up, advise, comment on, negotiate …
