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Update to correspondence between the Vice-Chancellor and UCU members taking strike action

Update to correspondence between the Vice-Chancellor and UCU members taking strike action

Posted on 23 March 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear signatories You will recall that I undertook to put your concerns at the Russell Group, and I am now writing to update you on that. I conveyed the strength […]

UEB, 19 March 2018

UEB, 19 March 2018

Posted on 19 March 2018 by Mairwen Harris

UEB received a paper on a benchmarking group of universities for Cardiff to compare itself when reviewing The Way Forward key performance indicators (KPIs). UEB received a draft paper on […]

UEB, 19 March 2018

UEB, 19 March 2018

Posted on 19 March 2018 by Mairwen Harris

UEB received a paper on a benchmarking group of universities for Cardiff to compare itself when reviewing The Way Forward key performance indicators (KPIs). UEB received a draft paper on […]

Strike action: All teaching and learning resumes next week

Strike action: All teaching and learning resumes next week

Posted on 16 March 2018 by Amanda Coffey

Dear students, Today (Friday 16 March) marks the last day of current strike action by members of the University and College Union (UCU). As I write, all staff who have […]

Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Posted on 16 March 2018 by Colin Riordan

Message from the Vice-Chancellor: Action short of a strike and phased pay deductions We understand that colleagues who are participating in industrial action care passionately about their students, and regret […]

Correspondence between the Vice-Chancellor and UCU members taking strike action

Correspondence between the Vice-Chancellor and UCU members taking strike action

Posted on 15 March 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear signatories, Thanks for your email and for the measured and constructive approach that you take. I have no doubt that you are taking strike action with reluctance and that […]

UEB, 12 March 2018

UEB, 12 March 2018

Posted on 12 March 2018 by Mairwen Harris

UEB received a verbal update on the industrial dispute. It was noted that the Vice-Chancellor and Professor Holford were meeting with the President, Secretary and one other member from the […]

Student Innovation Festival

Student Innovation Festival

Posted on 9 March 2018 by Amanda Coffey

As a leading research-intensive University, Cardiff understands the socio-economic benefits of bringing great ideas to life. Innovation builds great partnerships to tackle ‘real world’ issues - from public health to […]

National Time to Talk Day and University Mental Health Day

National Time to Talk Day and University Mental Health Day

Posted on 9 March 2018 by Helen Murphy

I’m writing this blog on March 1 2018, which is University Mental Health Day.  This is a national campaign to focus efforts on promoting the mental health of people who […]

UEB, 5 March 2018

UEB, 5 March 2018

Posted on 5 March 2018 by Mairwen Harris

UEB received a presentation from Cubane consultants on Cardiff’s latest Uniforum data set. UEB received a verbal update on the industrial dispute and noted that the Vice-Chancellor had attended today’s […]