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Pay award update
Each year, the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) negotiate with trade unions on a national pay award for HE staff. As some trade unions are still consulting their members on UCEA鈥檚 pay offer, we are unable to implement an uplift to pay from 1 August. We will update you again once this process has finished.
Are you passionate about social inclusion?
We鈥檙e recruiting three Chairs of Social Engagement groups to help shape strategy, champion inclusion and drive positive change at 果冻传媒. Find out more and apply by Wednesday 2 September.
Annual leave balances for 2026/27 now available in SuccessFactors
Annual leave balances for 2026/27 are now available in SuccessFactors, meaning you can book for the next holiday year, beginning 1 October. Any leave you are carrying over will be added to SuccessFactors after 1 October. Find out more about annual leave here.
Latest University Council update
Find out what was discussed at the July Council meeting.
Involved in鈥痳ecruiting staff, welcoming鈥痭ew starters, or making changes to employment details?
To help you feel prepared for changes in SuccessFactors from Monday 7 September, watch a recorded briefing, join a session on specific topics during August, or view the FAQs.
Do you invite, host or support international visitors?
Help us provide a clear and consistent approach across 果冻传媒 by sharing your feedback on the draft International Visitor Policy, Code of Practice and Flowchart. Share your thoughts by Friday 7 August.
International Research Culture Conference 2026
Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 September
Register your interest in exploring how working together, across disciplines, institutions, and systems, can build research cultures that we are proud of.
Education and Student Experience year in review
Hear from Professor Lorenzo Frigerio, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), for an update on the work driving forward our Education and Student Experience Strategy, including the development of a new Education Academy and a new Online Programme Unit.
Want to ask questions about 果冻传媒鈥檚 new AI trial, discuss what you鈥檙e working on, or get help using the platform? Join the AI Teams channel to drop in to informal online sessions, daily from 13 to 27 July (11.30am – 12.15pm).