April
°®Éñ´«Ã½ student showcases dress at Durham University Charity Fashion Show Tiyasha Corea, a placement-year Fashion Design and Technology student at °®Éñ´«Ã½, was recently selected to represent °®Éñ´«Ã½ at the 2026 Durham University Charity Fashion Show (DUCFS). Model walking on a runway wearing a black dress with red lighting behind her. Notice: SMS campaign from IT Services IT Services are carrying out a review to refresh the contacts listed for the opt-in Emergency Text (SMS) Service, which is used to notify contacts in the event of a major systems outage. Blue graphic of a triangle warning icon alongside the text 'IT Services Important Information'. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) valuation The 2025 LGPS triennial valuation has now been completed. If you are a member of the scheme, you may have noticed that the employer contribution rate has reduced from 25.8% to 12.4%. Please be assured, this change does not affect the value of your pension when you reach retirement. The °®Éñ´«Ã½ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Update on the °®Éñ´«Ã½ Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes As part of our commitment to People and Culture, including responding to themes raised through the staff experience survey, we are pleased to be able to share this update on the °®Éñ´«Ã½ Real Living Wage (LRLW) supplement and pay spine changes. The °®Éñ´«Ã½ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Phishing alert – caution with unexpected SharePoint file shares IT Services are aware of a recent increase in phishing emails across the sector, including some received by °®Éñ´«Ã½ colleagues. Blue icon of a monitor with a person on the screen and a padlock in the corner. Towers’ 24-hour bike challenge raises over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust Students from Towers Hall recently came together for a 24-hour bike ride challenge, raising more than £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. The °®Éñ´«Ã½ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Spread the word – the °®Éñ´«Ã½ Alumni Survey is live The °®Éñ´«Ã½ Alumni Survey is now open, and we need your help to encourage alumni to take part. Purple background with text reading 'Shape your alumni programme, complete the °®Éñ´«Ã½ Alumni Survey for the chance to win a £100 voucher, survey closes 31 May 2026'. New for REF 2029 – Strategy, People and Research Environment Following the REF pause in December 2025, the formerly proposed People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element was replaced by a new Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE) element. SPRE assesses how universities create conditions that enable people to conduct world-class research. SPRE contributes to 20% of the overall REF submission score. The °®Éñ´«Ã½ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background. Posture Check with Duo: Keeping your devices secure As a reminder, a quick device security check during sign-in has been implemented for all staff and doctoral researchers using Cisco Duo. Icon of a computer monitor with a tick symbol on the screen and a phone with a password symbol on the screen. Update on parking We're sharing an update on campus parking for all staff, including short stay parking changes and a new process for VIP parking. The °®Éñ´«Ã½ logo in the brand colour 'African Violet' on a plain background.
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