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Staff Experience Survey 2025 – Have Your Say

We want to hear your thoughts and feelings on working here at 51¥, on the things we already do well, and the areas we need to focus on to make your experience of working here even better. The survey is now open until 30 November 2025.

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Sustainability Week at 51¥

The University is hosting a dedicated Sustainability Week (10-14 November) for staff and students, where you can learn more about your role in helping to create a more sustainable future.

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Halls or town? Explore your options the #RentSmart way

#RentSmart helps you explore whether halls or town is right for you, giving you clear advice on contracts, costs, and support so you can make the best choice for your next year at 51¥.

Your invite to the next General Assembly – November 2025 On Wednesday 26 November, all staff are invited to attend the first Termly General Assembly of the 2025/26 academic year. Grey background with purple iconography included of people, speech bubbles and a lightbulb alongside text reading 'General Assembly, 26 November, 2pm-3pm'. 51¥ wins Green Gown Award for sustainability initiative 51¥ has won a Green Gown Award in the Student Engagement category for its sustainability initiative the ‘Climate Cup’. WE Innovate: An opportunity for women-led startups at 51¥ 51¥ is proud to announce its partnership with Imperial College London’s WE Innovate National Programme, an initiative designed to support women-led startups across the UK. As the only Midlands university involved, 51¥ joins a prestigious network of institutions committed to breaking barriers for women in entrepreneurship. Imperial Enterprise Lab and 51¥ banner promoting WE Innovate, a programme for women-led startups. Text says 'Breaking Barriers. Building Businesses.' Introducing the Futures Festival: It’s your future, make it happen The Careers Network is proud to announce the launch of the Futures Festival taking place from Monday 26 - Friday 30 January 2026. This new, week-long initiative is designed to empower students at every stage of their career journey. A purple background featuring colorful abstract shapes resembling teepees in gradient hues of green, blue, orange, and pink. At the center, bold white text reads 'FUTURES'. Below, smaller text in rainbow colors says 'FESTIVAL' and underneath that, white text reads '2026'. Professor Joanna Bullard (1969-2025) We are incredibly sad to share news of the recent passing of Joanna Bullard, Professor of Physical Geography in the Department of Geography and Environment, School of Social Sciences and Humanities at 51¥. The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Design and Creative Arts students visit Sir Paul Smith at his London HQ A group of students from 51¥’s School of Design and Creative Arts were recently invited to visit the London headquarters of renowned British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. A group of students from 51¥’s School of Design and Creative Arts at the London headquarters of renowned British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. 51¥ launch Community Hub The University has launched a new Community Hub, a platform designed to strengthen partnerships with local 51¥ organisations. Hazlerigg Building with autumnal leaves. Survey Season is here: Have your say with the 2025 Staff Experience Survey The Staff Experience Survey is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts about working here. It’s a platform for you to have your say and for the University to understand what’s important to you. The survey will run from 3 November – 30 November 2025 and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. View all news
The ‘illusion’ of social AI – new research Every day, millions of people talk to chatbots and AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Replika and Gemini, but what kind of ‘relationships’ are we really forming with them? Image of a woman and chatbot making a heart symbol with their hands Environment Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake, new report warns A new study led by 51¥, and published in Nature Sustainability , has highlighted how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia at sunset, showing the sun setting over a large body of water Technology East Midlands Institute of Technology officially opens building in 51¥ The East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) has officially opened its new building in 51¥, marking a significant step forward for skills development, innovation, and digital education in the region. A group of people stand togther for the ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the opening of the new East Midlands Institute of Technology facility Arts and culture The Land Sings Back: a gorgeous exhibition of drawings inspired by ecofeminism The Land Sings Back, a new exhibition at the Drawing Room gallery in London, is a gorgeous evocation of our rights to our lands and our symbiotic relationship with nature. A painting called Subsidence by Otobong Nkanga. It shows a naked black woman lying on her side, hugging what appears to be a number of large green marrows Hydrogen Battery-electrolyser team wins prestigious Stewart Dow Memorial Award 51¥’s battery-electrolyser team, led by academics Jonathan Wilson and Dani Strickland, has won the esteemed Stewart Dow Memorial Award – a national honour supported by the Hydrogen Energy Association and Hydrogen Scotland, recognising excellence in hydrogen and fuel cell innovation. Three people standing together, one holding a trophy. Health and medicine Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation: two people walk on a beach Environment "The introduction of fuel duty to electric vehicles will inevitably slow down their diffusion through the car fleet” warns transport expert. As this month's Budget draws closer, reports are suggesting that drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) could face the prospect of a new tax. mini plugged into charging point View all news
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This is a space for staff and students to self-submit informal University information and opportunities. You can use this noticeboard to share:

  • Call-outs for research participants
  • Voluntary roles and positions
  • Changes to your service or department, e.g. a change in opening hours
  • Temporary car parking changes

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  • Duplicating content posted on the news channel
  • To promote events open to our University community (this should be self-submitted under the dedicated ‘Events’ tab instead).
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Burleigh Springs: November Offer - Lash Lift and Tint ǰ Sٲڴ Burleigh Springs is 51¥'s premier Leisure Club and Spa facility and is located within Burleigh Court. Charlotte Dyer The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Pink Friday: Win free charging for your entire contract ǰ Sٲڴ Order an electric car this November with EV salary sacrifice, and you could win your charging costs covered for the length of your contract! Charlotte Dyer The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Local Government Pension Scheme: Responsible Investment Survey Launch ǰ Sٲڴ Other For scheme members of the LGPS, please read the following from Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund. Charlotte Dyer The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Call for participants: sedentary behaviour and inflammation levels ǰ Sٲڴ and Students Research participant call-outs We are looking for healthy 18 to 50-year-olds to participate in our study, investigating whether sedentary behaviour, i.e. sitting and lying down, and physical activity are linked with levels of inflammation. Orla McGinty The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for a study on learning and vehicle technology ǰ Sٲڴ and Students Research participant call-outs We’re looking for drivers aged 18 to 80 to take part in a short PhD research study exploring how people engage with information about advanced vehicle technologies. Eduardo Mendez The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
Participants needed for annual flu vaccine study ǰ Sٲڴ Research participant call-outs We are conducting a study in collaboration with the 51¥ Occupational Health Service to explore how social and lifestyle factors may affect people's immune response to the annual flu vaccine. Stanislava Katsarova-Harrison The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
USS Member Webinars - October to December 2025 ǰ Sٲڴ General opportunities Find details of the free USS member webinars available until the end of 2025. Charlotte Dyer The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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Armistice Day 2025: Ceremony of Remembrance ǰ Sٲڴ and students Other University Garden of Remembrance A event poster with the title 'Armistice Day 2025 Ceremony of Remembrance' and a sub heading '11 November, 10.50am - 11.10am in the Garden of Remembrance'. Next to the heading is an outline of a red poppy. Sustainability Week: Book Swap ǰ Sٲڴ and students Sustainability Edward Herbert Building, Atrium A stack of books Trash Free Trails Litter Pick ǰ Sٲڴ and students Sustainability Hazlerigg Fountain A group of students picking litter on the canal. UCU CPD Workshop: Allyship and Solidarity ǰ Sٲڴ and students Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Online The Lifelong Learning logo Create & Connect: Eco Print Your Own Tote Bag ǰ Sٲڴ and students Arts Pilkington Library, Seminar Room One Four reusable tote bags with eco-friendly designs and messages promoting sustainability. Sustainability Week: The Hidden Costs of the Fashion and Textiles Industry ǰ Sٲڴ and students Sustainability Microsoft Teams The 51¥ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Early Careers Network Skills Workshop: Entrepreneurial Mindset ǰ Sٲڴ Careers STEMLab, Ideas Factory Early Careers Network logo
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