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Before you leave for the holiday period, switch off any non-essential equipment and lights in your office. It only takes a moment, and makes a real difference by cutting emissions and avoiding wasted energy. Read the University’s energy usage guidance.

Across January & February 
Explore how the central University social media and research communications teams can help you promote your research and grow your professional profile.

Christmas can be a very special time of year – but it can also prove difficult and challenging for some people. Please remember if you or your students need support over the festive season, there’s help available. Take a look at our community Wellbeing webpagesLink opens in a new window, or find out more about activities taking place at the campus ChaplaincyLink opens in a new window, which will be open from 7.30am to 10.30pm all throughout the holiday period.

Our annual accounts for the financial year ending 31 July 2025 are now available to read online. 

Our Report and Support platform is a way for people to tell us about bullying, harassment, discrimination, relationship abuse and sexual misconduct, and receive any specialist support they need. This annual report provides a transparent overview of the number and types of incidents, and what is being done to address misconduct.  

A reminder that on Friday 19 December University  House will temporarily  close  for important maintenance work. Colleagues and students will not have access to the building until 2027.  

Read a message from Neil Sachdev, Chair of Council, following November’s University Council meeting.

You can stay informed on the topics discussed at each Council meeting in the published summaries – read November’s updateLink opens in a new window, where topics included our Environmental Sustainability Strategy and the Government post-16 Education & Skills White Paper.

Read how we manage disciplinary matters for staff, and access guidance for staff and managers. The updated policy is clearer, with revised timelines and support, following discussions with our recognised Trade Unions and wider colleagues. Academic freedom protections remain unchanged.