Chancellor’s Awards

Reading time: 3 minutesThe University has honoured four staff members with Chancellor’s Awards for their teaching and research excellence and outstanding contribution.  The Chancellor’s Awards are one of the most important ways in which the University recognises current members of our community who have made outstanding contributions to teaching or research and achieved …

Update to the University’s Conflict of Interest Policy

Reading time: < 1 minuteThe revised policy has been re-written with clearer and more straightforward language and aims to create an easier and more consistent process across schools and departments. The policy has also been expanded to include University subsidiary companies.  To streamline the process for disclosing any conflicts of interest, a new Conflict …

UK Disability History Month 2024: get involved

Reading time: 2 minutesRunning from 14 November to 20 December 2024, this year’s theme is Disability Livelihood and Employment, and reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels supported and valued. Below you’ll find a range of resources and ways to get involved.  Equality information  Did you know …

Menopause Awareness Month – watch guest speaker session

Reading time: < 1 minuteThis session was extremely well attended with over 400 colleagues joining a fantastic talk that covered the menopause, its symptoms, how it can impact daily life, including the workplace, and how colleagues can support each other.  A link to the recording and the slides has now been published on the …

Updated GenAI guidance for staff

Reading time: < 1 minuteThe changes bring the guidance, originally published in July 2023, up to date with the latest developments in this fast-evolving area. It includes:  Guidance for staff on the use of AI  Links to AI training courses  Special guidance and advice for researchers  Guidance on the approval process for using AI …