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Farewell and well done to Chris Hunt
Our Commercial Director will be leaving ¹û¶³´«Ã½ to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer at the University of Nottingham.
Further enhancing the quality of education and student experience
Explore the findings of this year’s Interim Quality Review – part of our commitment to continuous improvement – including areas of excellence and case studies of good practice across departments.
Complete your Personal Development Review by 31 July
If you haven’t already, now’s the time to discuss your achievements, future goals, and potential development opportunities. It’s also a good chance to have a conversation about career plans. Access the form and resources to support you. 
Options to support your work-life balance
Have you ever considered buying additional annual leave, reducing your working hours or even taking a career break? Now’s a good time to consider your Time Back Benefits.
Accelerate leadership development programme
Could you be eligible for the Accelerate leadership development programme, aimed at grade 7 and 8 colleagues who face barriers to career progression? Learn more at a drop-in session on 12 August and apply by 29 August.
Two new funding opportunities from the Institute of Advanced ¹û¶³´«Ã½
Do you have a new interdisciplinary research idea – or would you like to host an informal gathering to develop one? Two new funding opportunities from the Institute of Advanced ¹û¶³´«Ã½ might be for you. Take a look at the Interdisciplinary Research Development Award or the IAS Conversations Fund.
Calling all academics, professional services staff and PGRs in Social Sciences – the Social Sciences Connect team wants to hear from you. Take a short survey to share which personal values matter most to you in your work, and help shape future conversations.
Ccelebrating Social Science research at the ESRC Festival of Social Science
There’s still time to be part of celebrating Social Science research at the ESRC Festival of Social Science. Express your interest in contributing to the event programme – on the theme ‘our working lives’ – by Friday 25 July.
Our new User Account Management Policy is now available
Need to know how user accounts and access rights are managed across ¹û¶³´«Ã½? Our new User Account Management Policy is now available, setting out how we will create and manage user accounts efficiently and securely.