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Following a security alert from Microsoft and JISC, all printing on University systems has been suspended. All managed laptop or desktop customers (working from home) should connect to the VPN for at least 30 minutes at their earliest convenience, so an update can be applied. Read more detail about the security alert and the subsequent update and .

Work is now underway for the Library refurbishment project. To keep everyone safe and make way for our contractors, a new temporary entrance has been set up near Lib 2, opposite the Law School building. See a brief overview of what to expect and .

The Estates team will be pruning back and felling trees on campus that have been assessed as ‘diseased, high risk or unsafe’ in a recent tree survey. Within our current tree management arrangements, our policy is that for every one tree felled we will replace with either 5m hedgerow or two new trees on campus. 

Challenge yourself to live for a whole month, (or longer) without single-use plastic by joining the #PlasticFreeJuly campaign this year. Find out what ¹û¶³´«Ã½ is doing to reduce single-use plastic and read some top tips on how you can take part.

Read an update on the projects and initiatives we’ve been working on to continue to improve student safety and wellbeing at ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

¹û¶³´«Ã½ Arts Centre's £25.5 million transformational redevelopment is officially complete - the countdown to re-opening its doors has begun. The centre has been transformed into a modern and accessible new space, which includes a spacious and welcoming foyer, three new cinemas, a repositioned Mead Gallery, and a new restaurant. and follow the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Arts Centre on socials as more is revealed about the building and its reopening season.

The University is seeking to appoint an Academic Director (Postgraduate Taught Studies) to lead on specific institutional initiatives and strategy in relation to postgraduate taught studies. This role will secure the development and co-ordination of high-quality academic study and wider development opportunities for PGT students.

The Assembly met on 21 June to consider three motions. Read an update.

Explore support resources available to help staff and managers prepare for hybrid working, where this is possible for your role. Helpful guides, recorded webinars, checklists and drop-in centres exist for managers to help them consider the changes they may need to make. For staff, a number of resources are available to help you get the most from hybrid working.

To make the most of your time, consider discussing hybrid working as part of your upcoming .