Health and Safety Round Up in Higher Education

(`14/06/2011) This bulletin provides information on health and safety initiatives as well as highlighting the importance of risk assessments when conducting restructuring exercises.

Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education - Regional Workshops

(24/05/2010) A presentation and workshop on the project Improving Performance Through Well Being and Health in Higher Education Projectthe was given at last Autumn’s branch seminar.

Health and Well Being in Higher Education

(20/04/2010)Across the sector staff working in Higher Education are under increasing pressure. Despite this is it vital that employers do not forget their duties under the management of health and safety legislation.

Health and Well being in Higher Education

(29/10/2009)Across the sector, HEIs are being challenged by the need to deliver more and differently, fewer resources. This project is focused on how investment in staff wellbeing can help to tackle the complex issue of how to support and engage staff so that they can perform to the best of their abilities. Case studies are available on initiatives that have been piloted in the sector. It is envisaged that this project will be extended for another year and UNISON will be involved in the steering group. More information can be found at this website http://www.wellbeing.ac.uk/about.php