I am writing to outline plans for December 2023 pay given the University closes for the holiday break at 5pm on Friday 22 December 2023.

Staff who would normally receive their monthly salary on 28 of each month, will receive their December pay early. It is the University’s intention to pay those colleagues on 21 December but by no later than 22 December. Payslips will be available to view from 19 December.

There is no plan to change the pay date for those casual staff who receive payment on 14 of each month.

I would also like to remind you of our closure days during the holiday period. In addition to festive bank holidays on 25 and 26 December and 1 January , the University closure days are 27, 28 and 29 December.

The University will be closed from 5pm on Friday 22 December 2023 and will re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2024. Our thanks to those staff who will be working over this period to ensure the security and safety of our buildings and campuses.