As the academic year closes, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the many achievements of our institution over the past year.

We are very pleased to inform you that the university has taken the exceptional decision to allocate additional funding to make a one-off, non-consolidated, pro-rata award of £500 for all contracted colleagues at levels 1-7. This will be made to all eligible colleagues in post on 31 July 2023 and will be based on their FTE at that date.

This decision has been made in recognition of the important and diverse contributions of colleagues across the institution. The 22/23 financial year surplus is being used to fund these awards.

Payment of the Non-Consolidated Award will be made within salary at the end of August 2023.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shearer West, said: “This is an important decision designed to recognise the multiple contributions made by staff across the university throughout this year to help us achieve our aspirations in a challenging environment.”