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Becoming an Academic Promotions Advisor
If you’ve previously been involved in the academic promotions cycle, your experience could make a real difference to those applying. To share your experience and support peers, get in touch with the team.
Ready for changes in SuccessFactors from Monday 7 September?
If you’re involved in recruiting staff, welcoming new starters, or making changes to employment details, you can now read updated recruitmentLink opens in a new window and employee lifecycleLink opens in a new window information and explore how-to guidesLink opens in a new window to help you navigate new processes. 
Temporary freeze on publishing new recruitment adverts
Don’t forget there will be a freeze on new adverts between Monday 31 August and Sunday 6 September to allow a smooth transition to our new recruitment system on SuccessFactors.
Ever wondered how to promote your student-facing events, manage bookings and track attendance?
Find out how to add activities for undergraduate or postgraduate students to MyAdvantage.
The Interdisciplinary Research Development Awards
The Interdisciplinary Research Development Awards are open – offering up to £5000 funding to support the development of new interdisciplinary research ideas. Find out more and apply by Tuesday 15 September.
Reporting injured, abandoned or dead animals on campus.
We’re lucky to have so much wildlife on campus, but do you know what to do if something doesn’t look right? Read the guidance on reporting injured, abandoned or dead animals on campus.
Vending machines being removed over the summer
You might notice vending machines being removed over the summer – they’re making way for new machines from Broderick’s and Co-op, coming in Term 1. We’ll share more details soon. Thank you for your patience while the changeover takes place.
Why are students missing their GCSE re-sits?
¹û¶³´«Ã½ research suggests those who miss their GCSE English and maths re-sits are often struggling with low confidence and anxiety, stemming from previous negative experiences of education. 
¹û¶³´«Ã½ researchers power AI-driven pest monitoring for UK vegetable growers
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Crop Centre project aims to help growers make more informed decisions about when intervention is genuinely needed and improve the sustainability of commercial crop production.