April
Jo Maher named new Executive Sponsor for the Disability and Inclusion Network The Disability and Inclusion Network is delighted to welcome Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, as its new Executive Sponsor. The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Nominations open for this year’s º£½ÇÉçÇø Students' Union Awards Do you know a student, staff member or group that deserves to be celebrated? The º£½ÇÉçÇø Students' Union Awards are now open for nominations. Purple glittery background with the title 'º£½ÇÉçÇø Students' Union Awards'. Your invite to the next General Assembly - May 2026 On Wednesday 6 May, all staff are invited to attend the next General Assembly. general assembly graphic Update on parking We're sharing an update on campus parking for all staff, including short stay parking changes and a new process for VIP parking. The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Posture Check with Duo: Keeping your devices secure As a reminder, a quick device security check during sign-in has been implemented for all staff and doctoral researchers using Cisco Duo. Icon of a computer monitor with a tick symbol on the screen and a phone with a password symbol on the screen. New for REF 2029 – Strategy, People and Research Environment Following the REF pause in December 2025, the formerly proposed People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element was replaced by a new Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) element. SPRE assesses how universities create conditions that enable people to conduct world-class research. SPRE contributes to 20% of the overall REF submission score. The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Spread the word – the º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Survey is live The º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Survey is now open, and we need your help to encourage alumni to take part. Purple background with text reading 'Shape your alumni programme, complete the º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Survey for the chance to win a £100 voucher, survey closes 31 May 2026'. Towers’ 24-hour bike challenge raises over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust Students from Towers Hall recently came together for a 24-hour bike ride challenge, raising more than £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Phishing alert – caution with unexpected SharePoint file shares IT Services are aware of a recent increase in phishing emails across the sector, including some received by º£½ÇÉçÇø colleagues. Blue icon of a monitor with a person on the screen and a padlock in the corner. Update on the º£½ÇÉçÇø Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes As part of our commitment to People and Culture, including responding to themes raised through the staff experience survey, we are pleased to be able to share this update on the º£½ÇÉçÇø Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes. The º£½ÇÉçÇø University logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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