Consultations

Why we consult

We undertake equality analysis (EA) to consider the likely effects of our policies and practices on different groups protected from discrimination by the Equality Act in order to create a more inclusive university.

We would like to consult and engage with students, staff, visitors and members of the public on issues, policies and strategies which are important to all of us at the University.

Current consultations

Centre for Print Research (CFPR) – Change Management Proposal

There is a need to restructure the CFPR team – reducing FTE from 13.6 to 8.5 – due to UKRI funding coming to an end.

Post July 2023, there has been a significant drop in staff numbers due to fixed-term contracts ending in March 2023, with members moving onto new careers. To protect existing roles, these posts were not replaced. However, some contracts were extended to July 2024, to ensure we completed our obligations to the funder. It is recognised that the team needs reshaping to meet the current (reduced) business needs, with the aim to reduce staffing levels equivalent to pre UKRI funding (9.6FTE including centre director).

Future funding of CFPR activities will rely upon School/College budgets meeting the shortfall between external research funding and salary costs. An agreed funding envelope of ~£545k per annum has been agreed by the HoS and CATE Dean for Research. This represents a 35% reduction in pay costs in CFPR, ensuring the centre is sustainable for the future.

Download the Centre for Print Research equality analysis form (DOC).

Please send any comments/queries to project manager, Chris English by emailing Chris.English@uwe.ac.uk

The consultation period will finish 6 September 2024.