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Staff news 2021

Staff news articles published in 2021.

New Provost appointed

The University of Edinburgh brings new Provost role into senior team.

2021 Chancellor’s winners

The University has honoured four staff members with Chancellor’s Awards for their teaching and research excellence and outstanding contribution.

Workplace Pension Re-enrolment

Employees who have previously opted out of their pension scheme within the last 3 years will be automatically re-enrolled from 1 January 2022.

Court meeting: 6 October 2021

The University Court is the University’s governing body and held its most recent meeting on 6 October.

More staff counselling appointments now available through EAP

The University has now launched an Employee Assistance Programme which aims to support staff by offering more counselling appointments with shorter wait times.

2021 Principal's Medals awarded

Five members of staff and the TestEd Team have been named as winners of the 2021 Principal's Medals.

Staff Benefits and Discounts: What’s New (November 2021)

New benefits and discounts have been added to the HR Staff Discounts SharePoint site.

Christmas tree to light up Old College quad

Staff and students are invited to the switching on of the Christmas tree lights in the Old College quadrangle.

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