Essential Information for New Staff
Dear Colleague
A warm welcome to the university and to our website. I very much look forward to meeting you at the next Staff Orientation and Welcome event in the near future.
In the meantime, please take some time to read through the information on these pages which are designed to help you settle into your new role at Christ Church.
With best wishes,
Professor Robin Baker CMG,
Vice-Chancellor
Welcome to Christ Church University - the following provides a comprehensive series of web links which helps you to find out all the essential information you need to familiarise yourself with work and life at the University.
The University:
Information about the University's history, aims and structure.
- Canterbury Christ Church University History
- The University's mission and aims
- The Strategic Plan
- How the University is organised
Working at Christ Church University:
General information on working life at Christ Church.
- Staff Handbook - Working Here
- Sessional Staff Handbook - Working Here
- Helping Staff in Supporting Students
- Information on pensions, policies and terms and conditions
- Equal opportunities at Christ Church
- Health and Safety at the University
- Support by the Chaplaincy
- Staff Discount Scheme
- Staff Discount at the Gym
- Living and working in Canterbury
- The official guide to Canterbury
Getting Yourself Started:
These links will take you to relevant web pages and forms you will need to help get you up and running on the University systems and processes.
- Using the University ICT systems
- Computing Services information (new user accounts, policies)
- Producing documents and presentations
- Using audio visual facilities and lecture theatres
- Joining the Staff Association
- Obtaining a parking permit
- Getting a library card
- Claiming expenses and other finance information
- Booking Rooms
- Finding telephone numbers and e-mails for other colleagues
- Purchasing advice


