Author: Shaun Williams, Executive Director Engagement and Advancement
- There was an update on the national industrial action by members of the University and College Union (UCU), relating to pay and working conditions, and changes to the USS pension scheme. Two days of industrial action took place last week, a further day is planned on Wednesday this week, along with action short of a strike. The University remains actively engaged with the relevant employer representatives.
- UEB formally noted the University’s drafted Financial Statements for 2021/22, which will be formally published on our website in mid-December, and our Office for Students Annual Financial Return and Commentary.
- There was a further discussion about the very exciting and ambitious research vision for a new Institute for Medical Innovation, that will form the centre-piece of our new comprehensive philanthropic and engagement campaign.
- Finally there was the regular review of the University Risk Register.