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The annual leave booking system in SuccessFactors will be updated to allow employees to book leave into the new holiday year from 1 September, rather than having to wait until the current holiday year has finished. Any leave carried over within our carry-over policyLink opens in a new window will automatically be added to your annual leave allowance from 1 October. See further information on this update, including guidance for part time employees and those with non-standard working arrangementsLink opens in a new window.  

As we countdown to the start of a new academic year, it’s an exciting time for the Skills team in Student Opportunity, who are set to launch a brand-new employability-focused ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Award. Looking to find out more? Hear from Award Manager, Parmjit DhuggaLink opens in a new window as he tells us more about the award, and come along to an information roadshow sessionLink opens in a new window, from 12-23 September.

With new forms of transport revolutionising the way we travel for both work and leisure, Professor David Greenwood from WMG Business has spoken on BBC World Service to share his views on e-scooter safety. Skip to 14.42 to hear from David and listen to the full podcast here.

We are leading the way by having six Changing Places facilities across our campuses, promoting independence and choice for disabled people with complex needs. Find out their locations across our campuses and how we’re leading the way in this area.

Our ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Institute for Engagement team, with the support of staff and students, recently celebrated the successful delivery of ‘Culture Cycle’; a participatory art project that is part of ¹û¶³´«Ã½ District Council’s #CultureFest. Combining culture, cycling and stain glass window making, find out more about the event and see pictures and videos from the day. 

¹û¶³´«Ã½ Law School's Dr Rajnaara Akhtar discusses her research into UK marriage laws in England and Wales in a piece for The Conversation UK. Read more about her thoughts on the need to update outdated marriage legislation in a modern, plural society.

Internal grants of up to £50k are available for research projects focused on contributing to policy change. See more information on eligibility requirements and details of previous projects.

Internal grants of up to £25k are available for projects focused on co-produced research and the running of capacity-building activities. See more information on eligibility requirements, funding criteria and application support. 

Internal grants of up to £50k are available for research culture projects to develop and initiate new activities in response to the R&D People and Culture Strategy. Find out more.