Health and Safety Round Up in Higher Education

(02/08/2010)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

(18/01/2010)Please find below details of a seminar due to take place on the 2nd March at Leeds University. All the details can be downloaded from the document below.

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

Health and Safety Round Up in Higher Education

(05/03/2009) The circular below advises about recent developments on Health and Safety in the HE and provides information on useful resources.

Leadership Actions For Vice-Chancellors And Members Of

(12/12/2008)The above guide is the result of a joint working project between the Health and Safety Executive, the Universities Safety and Health Association (USHA) and UCEA The guide aims to set the agenda for effective leadership of Health and Safety in Higher Education.

Stress in Higher Education

(15/05/2010)Please find below links to documents on Stress in Higher Education.
Bulletin


Bulletin

Occupational Health

(16/01/2009) Please find attached a circular on occupational health in Higher Education. Further guidance is being developed by the Equality Challenge Unit and UNISON has been part of the steering group that has been part of this. This guidance is due out in early spring.
Bulletin on Occupational Health