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Explore the way ahead for public engagement at ¹û¶³´«Ã½Link opens in a new window at the Institute of Engagement’s conference on Thursday 23 March – learn more about collaborative working, the principles of inclusive engagement, and how students can get involved in our public engagement efforts.

Sign up for the 19 April, to hear how to develop impact plans and how to embed impact within research projects and grant applications.

Following an Acas meeting between UCEA and the Joint HE Trade Unions on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, a covering a review of pay spines, workload, contract types and pay gaps. The Joint HE Trade Unions and UCEA will now consult their members on these terms of reference as a basis for moving forward with negotiations.

UCU has confirmed industrial action is due to take place on Thursday 16, Friday 17, Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March 2023. Participating colleagues should record strike action using SuccessFactors.Link opens in a new window You can find further guidance on the industrial action staff hub. Link opens in a new window

We're sharing some tips for spotting phishing emails and guidanceLink opens in a new window on what to do if you've clicked a link or engaged with a suspicious email.

The University’s Academic Returners Fellowship supports additional study leave for those on all academic contracts who are returning to work from long-term leave. The policy has been updatedLink opens in a new window and now applies to staff on all academic pathways.

¹û¶³´«Ã½ Retail has re-introduced the food voucher schemeLink opens in a new window, allowing departments to create their own food and drink vouchers to spend in any of the University-managed coffee shops or in Rootes Grocery Store. The current system for cross-charges will remain in effect while departments familiarise themselves with the new system, but will end on Friday 24 March.

Did anyone spot Vedran Sohinger, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Mathematics Institute, on Channel 4’s ‘The Piano’ last week? If you missed it, and skip to 16 minutes to hear Vedran’s beautiful rendition of ‘Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell’ by Prokofiev.

We're pleased to share our latest pay gaps report, which measures differences between the average earnings of people working at ¹û¶³´«Ã½. This year’s report shows that we are continuing to make steady progress in our journey and commitment to reducing the pay gaps and creating a more diverse workforce.  

We're sharing some tips for spotting phishing emails and guidance on what to do if you've clicked a link or engaged with a suspicious email.