The first day in post and beyond

These resources are aimed at helping you get to work once you have started.

Checking that we have your correct personal information

It is important that on your first day you log into MyHR Self Services to update your bank account details to ensure that your first salary payment is paid into your nominated bank account. (NB: You will only be able to access MyHR once you've received your contract of employment, and on or after your commencement date).

In addition, you will need to enter into MyHR your next of kin details in the event of an emergency, and your Equality, Diversity and Inclusion information, for reporting purposes.

Getting set up at work

There are various administrative tasks that you will need to take care of before you will have full access at work.

• Making Hybrid Work - supporting you to work effectively from home and on campus
• Getting your UCL ID card - details of how and where to get your UCL ID card (you won't need this card until you are required on campus - so please don't make the journey in just for this)
• Register for UCL user ID - how to register for UCL username to access computer systems and email
• IT support - help when setting up or accessing IT systems
• MyHR Self-Service - update your details, request annual leave etc.
• Induction and probation - download the UCL induction and probation policies, forms and checklists
• Getting started with print@UCL - setting up printer access

Finding your way around UCL

• Maps - visit our interactive campus map
• UCL organisational structure - understand how UCL is configured

Getting connected with colleagues

• UCL Research Domains - UCL Research Domains are large, cross-disciplinary research communities that span UCL
• UCL Communities of Practice - professional services staff can connect with others doing similar roles through our Communities of Practice
• Staff networks - equality, diversity & inclusion committees and social networks for all staff
• Green champions network – anyone can become a green champion, find out more bout how you can get involved via their website
• Trade Unions - learn about the different trade unions that serve staff working at UCL

Engage with UCL events and activities

• Attend a Lunchtime Lecture
• Visit one of our UCL Museums
• Catch a show at the Bloomsbury Theatre
• Join the Institute of Making

Governance and decision making

• UCL Governance - find out more about the constitution and governance at UCL, our Council and Academic Board and our charitable status.

Find out more about UCL

• UCL Minds - explore the UCL Minds website to find out about what's happening around campus and some of the amazing breakthroughs that our staff have contributed to.
• Students' Union UCL - The Students’ Union is a charity funded through grants and the surplus made through running on-campus venues. The Union runs a hardship scheme for students facing financial difficulty, homelessness, poverty, no access to food and other essentials. Consider donating to the Students’ Union hardship fund through a small monthly deduction from your salary with UCL Give As You Earn scheme.