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4 Dec 2017: 2018 Water, Environment and Transport Conference If you want to attend the conference, please contact your branch who can register you as a delegate or visitor on the Online Conference System once the registration is open in January 2018.  

19 Jan 2017: The training covers setting up an X5 using the Project Wizard as well as using the correct methodology for capturing costs. Thursday 9th February 2017 17 Mill Lane 5 Spaces available Monday 13th March 2017 17 Mill Lane Spaces Thursday 13th April

2 Feb 2017: Please be advised that X5 has been updated with the new fEC rates for 2017 from the 1st of February 2017 (note MRF/SRF rates are yet to be updated). Users of X5 are advised to update their costings (the Rates Tab in X5) to ensure the new rates are

27 Mar 2017: Appeals Procedure A member of staff who wishes to appeal against the decision to end their fixed term contract must submit notice of their appeal in writing. This notice of appeal should set out the grounds of the appeal and state whether the appeal

22 Aug 2017: The aim of the Research Dashboard is to provide PIs with an easy, single point of access to their research grant and contract information at a high level with the ability to obtain further information from underlying existing research administration

22 Aug 2017: The Senior Academic Promotions procedure and guidance for 2019 will be available shortly. The Senior Academic Promotions procedure and guidance is available as a PDF file for ease of printing. Launch letter Senior Academic Promotions Procedure and

29 Mar 2017: 5. Occupational Health Referral 5.1. Where medical advice is sought, such as where there has been long-term absence or repeated short absences, a referral to Occupational Health for an assessment and advice about any ill-health concerns may be

27 Feb 2017: Link to the FD3 form Background The Off-Payroll Working (OPW) rules are pieces of anti-avoidance legislation which were introduced in response to the perceived failure of the IR35 rules.

6 Apr 2017: From 6 April 2017, employers with a wage bill over £3 million per year, must pay the apprenticeship levy which is charged at 0.5% of the annual pay bill. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-levy/apprenticeship-levy| Funders

16 Feb 2017: The University Information Services (UIS) has been developing three new, large-scale, enterprise grade storage services to meet the need for mass data storage across the University. These are Research Data Store Research File Share Research Cold

22 Jun 2017: US Export Control If you import controlled technology / goods / software from the USA, US Export Controls apply even after the item is no longer in the US.

27 Mar 2017: Background to the Procedures for the Ending of Fixed Term Contracts Dismissal Circulars were sent out in 1999 from HR, advising institutions of an appropriate and practicable policy and procedures for ending fixed term contracts in the case of

21 Feb 2017: For financial audits, generally the following items will be looked at: Copies of invoices and expense claims Billing report and reconciliation with submitted claims Back up for personnel costs, including signed timesheet, Contract of Employment and

21 Feb 2017: For technical audits, generally the followings will be looked at: Degree of fulfilment of the project work plan and deliverables for the relevant period Continued relevance of the objectives Management procedures and methods of projects The

15 Nov 2017: Bullying and Harassment (Rules K1–K2) The University is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive community that nurtures a culture in which we treat one another with courtesy and professionalism, even while robustly

16 Feb 2017: Please be advised that X5 has been updated with the new MRF/SRF rates for 2017 as of 1st February 2017. Users of X5 will need to update their costings (go to the Rates Tab / Facilities Rates File / select the new date and save). Also please be aware

3 Feb 2017: Certificates were recently awarded after another successful First Steps in Procurement programme run by the Finance Training team​ Pictured (from left): Pavel Garcia-Cortina Benjamin Boddington Vaijayanti Shinde Helen Parker (tutor) Craig Chapman

29 Mar 2017: Search site. Human Resources. Questions and answers. Q. What should I do if I am unwell and unable to work? First notify your immediate manager by telephone as early as possible on the first day of your absence. You should provide your manager with

10 Oct 2017: This supporting guidance is intended to assist institutions and individuals with interpreting and implementing the Staff and Students Relationships Policy. 1. Introduction 1.1. The Policy concerning Personal Relationships between staff and students

29 Mar 2017: Appeals An appeal against the outcome of any formal stage should be made in writing under the appeal procedure for the relevant staff category. The purpose of the appeal hearing is to establish if the outcome of the procedure was appropriate and