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Involved in recruiting staff, welcoming 鈥痭ew starters, or making changes to employment details? With improvements to SuccessFactors going live next Monday 7 September, now鈥檚 a good time to make sure you know what鈥檚 changing, catch up on recordings of upskilling sessions and explore how to guides.

We鈥檝e had reports of criminals impersonating staff by sending emails from fake accounts. Recognise the warning signs and protect yourself from losing money or sharing sensitive information.

We鈥檙e consulting on new policies about how recordings are made and used in teaching, including a recording by default approach for lectures. See what鈥檚 changing, why, and share your feedback by Friday 11 September.

Considering applying for academic promotion? Sign up to one of the events across September and October for practical insights into preparing a strong application and to ask questions about the process.

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.

We鈥檙e recruiting three Chairs of Social Engagement groups to help shape strategy, champion inclusion and drive positive change at 海角社区. Find out more and apply by Wednesday 2 September.

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.

Find out what was discussed at the July Council meeting.