The cost of researcher precarity survey – webinar, 13 March 2026, 13.00-14.00

This webinar shares findings and recommendations from a C-DICE survey on precarity and fixed-term employment in higher education in the UK. 

We analyse how contract length, employment gaps, and institutional practices shape career development, employment continuity, financial security, and well-being. 

We will also present a range of recommendations in response to the survey data. 

Who this session is for 

This session will be of interest to: 

• Researchers who took part in the C-DICE precarity survey 
• Policymakers and research funding professionals 
• Research managers, HR, researcher developers, postdoctoral researchers  

What the session will cover 

The session will: 

• Present key findings from the study 
• Discuss how precarity is experienced across different groups 
• Set out recommendations for institutions, funders, and policy makers 

Joining the session 

The session will take place online via Zoom. Joining details will be shared with registered participants in advance.