1. University finances
The Principal sent a further update on the University’s financial situation and the measures that will be taken to secure the long-term future of the University. The University finances SharePoint is continually updated so staff are encouraged to use this for key information, a summary of our financial position, guidance and frequently asked questions:
2. UCEA pay award reminder and update on Contribution Reward Scheme
The second instalment of the 2023/24 annual pay award is now in effect as of 1 March 2025. This will be reflected on the 28 March payday, with updated salary details now available on People and Money.
In the context of significant cost reductions required to stabilise our University for the long-term, there will be no Contribution Reward (Grades UE01 – UE09) or Grade 10 Review process this year (2024-25) or next year (2025-26). This decision has been made with consideration of the outcome from the Grade Scale Changes which will provide 92% of colleagues with a pay progression increment this year, on top of any future Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) pay increases.
3. Trans Policies and Reasonable Adjustments
The University has rolled out revised Trans Policies for students and staff. It has also introduced a new Reasonable Adjustments Policy, which will support disabled staff who may need support or guidance in terms of adjustments to their role.
These policies help to encourage a positive, open and inclusive learning and working environment for all of us and are the latest in a suite of policies rolled out over the last few years to create a better experience for our staff and students. They outline the processes and procedures that are available through University systems and provide support and guidance for our community.
- Revised Trans Policy (Staff) and new Reasonable Adjustments Policy
- Trans Policy (Staff)
- Trans Policy (Students)
- Reasonable Adjustments Policy
4. Senate elections 2025: nominations now open
Nominations are now open for academic staff to join Senate, the University’s supreme academic body. It oversees the learning, teaching and discipline of the University whilst helping to promote our research.
All eligible staff from our academic and research community who were in post on or before 31 January 2025 are invited to stand for Senate. There are 93 academic staff positions available across the Professorial and non-Professorial categories with vacancies in all three Colleges.
We are eager to enhance representation from academic and research staff at all career stages, and encourage nominations from early career academic staff, including postdoctoral fellows and postgraduate tutors and demonstrators. We also encourage nominations to the Professorial membership categories, which have a higher number of vacancies available for election in 2025.
Nominations will be accepted until 12 noon on Wednesday 26 March.
Nomination form (Please ensure you are logged into MyEd to complete the nomination form).