Staff Engagement Survey Results
The results of the staff engagement survey were shared in May’s transforming lives sessions. If you were unable to attend one of these, you can find the video and slides showing the University level results here.
Leaders and managers are now using these insights to start to create actions at both a university and local level, and further information will be provided to support managers. Action plans will be developed in collaboration with you to address concerns and build on good practice with a view to further developing the Hallam Deal.
VC selected to sit on the board of Universities UK
VC Sir Chris Husbands has been elected to sit on the board of Universities UK (UUK). The UUK Board is made up of 24 Vice-Chancellors and Presidents from universities across the UK. Sir Chris’ role will take effect from 1 August
The Big Read
SHU Library is preparing for the first ever Hallam Big Read in September. All new undergraduate students will receive a copy of Kit de Waal’s ‘My Name is Leon’ as a welcome gift. The project aims to help students adjust to University life, and supports wellbeing. Activities using this text will take place throughout Semester 1. Extra copies of the book will be available for staff who would like to read along with their students. For further information, or to be involved in this project, please contact Julia King.
NSS Survey figures
The final figures for the completed NSS for 2019 showed that 77% of our final year students (1% more than last year) completed the survey.
The survey also raised money for Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, who also have a message of thanks for staff:
‘We are extremely grateful that Sheffield Hallam University have chosen to support Student Minds, and have raised an incredible £13,962! Their generosity will enable us to empower even more students and members of the university community to look after their own mental health, support those around them and create change. Thank you to everyone involved.’
VC All staff briefings
On 21 and 22 May, the VC Sir Chris Husband delivered some staff briefings. He provided an update on the University and the current policy landscape for higher education. You can watch the video from the City event here. Please use Google Chrome as your browser.
Augar Review released
On Thursday 30 May, the Review of Post- 18 Education and Funding was published. This was commissioned by the Government in February 2018 and chaired by Philip Augar, where the panel undertook an extensive programme of stakeholder engagement and evidence gathering. The review contains more than 50 recommendations which the government will respond to, however, any changes to be made will take place over a number of years.
You can read the review here.
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