Welcome to the University of Westminster's Online Induction Programme

Vice Chancellor of the University of Westminster

The mission of the University of Westminster is to shape the future of professional life by:

Being a diverse, vibrant and inspirational learning environment
Establishing the University of Westminster as the leading practice-informed teaching and research university
Being a responsive, metropolitan and cosmopolitan university serving the needs of diverse communities
Embedding internationalisation, employability and green-thinking in all that we do

Documents for the Welcome to Westminster event are available via this link

Welcome to the University of Westminster. This online induction programme is designed to help you settle into your new role as quickly and easily as possible. The four sections below provide a range of general information about the University, its history, schools and departments, relevant policies and procedures, plus details about our Welcome to Westminster induction programme, staff development opportunities etc. You are advised to set aside time for completing these online induction activities for an average of half a day (or equivalent hours) during your first few weeks after discussion with your manager who should approve time for you to do this.

Follow the links below and gather information at your own pace to familiarise yourself with the University and understand more about your role. We recommend you start with First things First as this contains information for new starters, including details of any mandatory development you are required to complete in your probation period.

If you have a disability which makes it difficult to access information contained in these activities, please go to Accessibility.

First Things First

This section contains details of your induction and all the essential information that will help you get started.

Policies and Procedures

As an employer, the University has a duty of care to its staff. This section contains all the policies and procedures you need to know about.

My Development

See here for information on learning and development opportunities. The University has been developing its approach to personal and career development.

Where I work

Trace the history of the University, key facts, geography of the schools and departments and read about our vision, mission and key goals.

We welcome your comments and suggestions for developing this programme further. Please forward your feedback to staffdev@westminster.ac.uk. Similarly, if any of the links are not working, or take you to incorrect information, please send us the details.