Parents and parents-to-be are invited to come along to the Postdoc and Fellows Parents Network for breakfast and informal networking. Whether you are at the start of your journey or you are trying to get to grips with having a teenager at home, why not come along and meet some other postdocs and fellows who are in a similar boat!
This is an opportunity for you to come to share your stories and maybe get a tip or two on some of the parenting-related questions you may have. A member of HR will also usually be present to answer your questions in relation to maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption and flexible working.
This network is for postdocs and fellows only.
Information about the next Postdoc and Fellows Parents Network can be found in the ECRI Newsletter.
The information contained below may be helpful for parents or parents-to-be at Imperial:
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- Imperial Parents’ Network Website
Your one-stop-shop for all relevant policies and information related to being a parent at Imperial. This is also where you will find further information on some of the initiatives mentioned below. - Maternity Buddy Scheme
The College operates a Maternity Buddy Scheme pre and post-maternity for staff. It gives you the opportunity to be paired with a maternity returner who has been back in the workplace for a few months and who can act as a sounding board to answer any questions you may have. - Babies & Bumps
Take place the first Tuesday of every month, 10:30 – 11:30 in the College Café. New parents and parents-to-be are invited to meet other Imperial Colleagues in a similar situation for informal networking and mutual support.
HR will be present to answer any questions in relation to maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. - Nursing Rooms
Designated resting and nursing rooms are available across the campuses for use by pregnant women needing to rest and women returning from maternity leave needing to express milk or nurse their baby. The rooms are available for both staff and students. - Parent Mentoring Scheme
Trained parent mentors are available for all staff who are pregnant, on family leave or have returned from family leave. They can provide support on a wide range of issues such as childcare, professional image and work/life balance. - Coaching for new parents
Coaching is a 1-2-1 process that helps individuals think through their options in relation to a range of situations they may be facing in the workplace. Coaching is a confidential and voluntary process, involving up to 4 meetings over a period of 3-6 months. - Early Years Education Centre
The Centre is based at Nos. 8 & 9 Prince's Gardens and caters for children of staff and students aged from six months to five years. - Child-friendly food, toys and books in the College Cafe every weekday from 8am-9am. Miss the rush hour and join other parents at the children’s breakfast club.
Please contact parents@imperial.ac.uk if you have any questions.