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18 Sep 2020: What if I have any questions or want to get involved? We value all feedback on our Casual Workforce Project. To provide us with feedback or if you have any questions about our Casual Workforce Project you can email us on

25 Nov 2020: We recognise that the current process for engaging casual workers can be time-consuming and inefficient. By implementing a new system and changing and improving the efficiency of our processes, the engagement of our casual workforce will be quicker

21 Aug 2020: The member of staff may include reference to personal matters which have affected their work if they wish, however there is no requirement to do so, nor are they required to

1 Jul 2020: Institutions are advised of the following updates and points of clarification on the University’s furlough scheme. Please note that the University’s scheme currently runs until 31 July 2020. Information about arrangements from 1 August 2020 will

25 Nov 2020: A detailed review was undertaken to replace the current University Payment System (UPS) for payments to light-touch self-employed and casual workers to identify the improvements required for a more efficient and user-friendly system for institutions.

25 Nov 2020: We recognise that working with institutions to gain their input and feedback is critical to the success of the project and have therefore engaged in the following ways: 1:1 meetings with those institutions who have the highest usage of the UPS.

7 Oct 2020: Search site. Human Resources. SWV - Minimum Salary Requirements. SWV - Minimum Salary Requirements. ... Where a role cannot meet the minimum salary requirements, then sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route will not be possible.

10 Feb 2020: The University's webpage which summarises and provides access to the latest guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE) on the coronavirus can be found at the link below: Coronavirus: Latest Guidance

18 Sep 2020: The review of the UPS system has brought to light that, in some cases, it may be more appropriate to engage casual staff carrying out regular and ongoing teaching on employment contracts. We are working closely with our trade union colleagues to

19 May 2020: Linkedin Learning is now available for all University and College staff and students, alongside existing provision for Professional Development and academic study. This resource, widely used by many high performing Universities, offers online