{"id":1394,"date":"2023-10-12T10:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/ueb-blog\/?p=1394"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:47:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:47:08","slug":"ueb-blog-10-10-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/ueb-blog\/2023\/10\/12\/ueb-blog-10-10-23\/","title":{"rendered":"UEB Blog 10.10.23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Shaun Williams, Executive Director Engagement and Advancement<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/10\/UEB-Blog-10-10-23.png\" alt=\"Image of Highfield campus with text &quot;UEB BLOG 10.10.23&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/10\/UEB-Blog-10-10-23.png 590w, https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2023\/10\/UEB-Blog-10-10-23-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB discussed the very concerning escalation of conflict in the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Middle East<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the very distressing impact on civilian populations. We know there will be many in our community who will be deeply concerned, and some may have family or friends in the region and be worried for their safety and wellbeing. We have several resources that can help staff and students, and we provided details to our community in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/09\/events-in-the-middle-east\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">message on Monday<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We will continue to monitor the implications of the unfolding events, and ensure our community remains a place where all students and staff can freely and respectfully express their lawful views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Vice-Chancellor thanked all those who helped organise this year\u2019s highly successful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/06\/announcing-our-vc-awards-2023-winners\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vice Chancellor\u2019s Awards<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which took place last week, and UEB added their congratulations to all the winners on the evening, and to the more than 300 colleagues who had been nominated for their remarkable work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB heard that last weekend\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open Days<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> had been very positive and had seen very strong attendance, with 5,700 prospective students attending over the two days. Overall this year we have seen a 7% increase in attendees. UEB thanked all those involved in making the events and the campus experience so inviting for prospective students and their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There was an update on developments in respect of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USS pensions scheme<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and UEB noted that a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/11\/joint-statement-on-uuk-and-ucu-collaboration-towards-scheme-stability-uss-benefit-improvements-and-reduced-contribution-rates\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">joint statement has been agreed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> between Universities UK (UUK) and the University and College Union (UCU) on an outline agreement to finalise the USS 2023 valuation. We have arranged three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/04\/invitation-to-pensions-briefings-with-brendan-mulkern-3\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online briefing sessions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with pensions expert Brendan Mulkern, with the next two sessions on 27 October and 20 November.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB heard that the Office for Students has written formally to confirm approval of the University\u2019s 2024\/25 to 2027\/28<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Access and Participation Plan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is good news. Our plan is very compelling and forward-looking, recognising areas where we need to make particular progress, and we will not be required to re-submit a plan for another four years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There was a discussion about the need to develop a more consistent policy in respect of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">global mobility<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. There has been an increase in requests from University staff to work overseas, in part due to the experience of the pandemic and advances in technology, and the expectations of some applicants for roles. As we become increasingly global and the Trans National Education (TNE) Growth Programme is developed, we will need a greater focus on the management of our globally mobile workforce. An assessment of the current situation and any potential liabilities will be made, and that will inform the development of a new global mobility policy for future discussion by UEB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There was a discussion about how we might further align our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strategy, planning and analytics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> capability to better support, with the Change Portfolio Office, strategic planning, resource allocation, performance insight and management, strategy delivery, transformation and change. As we continue to evolve and improve our business planning there is a recognition that there can at times be a mismatch between the creation of plans and the ability to deliver them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There was a long discussion about possible solutions to easing the pressures for academic and professional services colleagues with respect to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">marking deadlines and marks release,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> particularly following the summer assessment period. Very extensive discussions have taken place which have served to underline the complexity of the issues, and the overwhelming view of UEB was that even the modestly impactful options currently identified for 2023\/24 risked causing more problems than they might apparently solve. It was agreed that further work was needed with a longer horizon for implementation, in 2024\/25, following further discussion at Senate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There was a reminder about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">appraisals<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and that all Second Line Reviewers must review, confirm the descriptor for, and authorise appraisals for the individuals they are responsible for, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/10\/appraisal-second-line-reviewer-deadline-15-10-2023\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">by 15 October 2023<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB were briefed on the roll-out of a series of resources and guidance for colleagues on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/10\/university-position-on-the-use-of-generative-artificial-intelligence-tools-e-g-chatgpt\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Generative Artificial Intelligence<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the work of the new Generative Artificial Intelligence Working Group. GenAI tools continue to evolve rapidly and are becoming an embedded element of our everyday technology use. Our learners will live and work in a GenAI shaped world and so engaging with appropriate use of GenAI is becoming a necessary part of education at all levels. As a university, we need to fully understand the impact of this in relation to our teaching, learning and assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UEB were reminded that October is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/blog\/sussed-news\/2023\/10\/02\/black-history-month-2023-whats-on-resources-and-support\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black History Month<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and a fantastic programme of events has been curated, working very closely with SUSU.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, there was the regular review of the University <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Risk Register<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; UEB recognised that the discussion over marking deadlines and release needed to be reflected in the risk register given it is clearly a pressure point.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Shaun Williams, Executive Director Engagement and Advancement UEB discussed the very concerning escalation of conflict in the Middle East, and the very distressing impact on civilian populations. 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