Professional services staff events

The Induction is open to anyone who is new to the central University or an academic division, department, college, or faculty. It's held termly and is an in-person only event. 

The programme aims to provide a broad introduction to the collegiate University and professional services and administration sections. It is also an opportunity for you to network with other members of staff.

The half-day event, running from 9am-1pm, comprises of:

• a talk on the history of the University
• a presentation explaining the structure of the collegiate University and providing an introduction to professional services and administration departments
• an orientation fair where you will meet representatives from professional services sections and get an overview of their work and responsibilities

Inductions 2025

If you would like to attend the next Induction event, taking place in Michaelmas term, please register your interest via the button below.

Register your interest

The Registrar's Update is open to all colleagues in administrative and professional roles, in the central University and in academic divisions and departments.

It takes place twice a year, in Michaelmas term (at the Professional Services Staff Conference) and in Hilary term. The last event took place on Thursday 3 April. Catch up via Teams (SSO required).

The event consists of a briefing from the Registrar, providing an update on the latest developments across the university and how they relate to professional services staff. This is then followed by a Q&A session with the Registrar and the leadership team.

The event is set up as a Town Hall event and is a hybrid, open to both in-person and online attendees.