The University has updated its Shared Parental Leave policy.

The uptake of shared parental leave is very low both at the University and nationally (about 2%). One reason for this may be financial in that shared parental pay entitlements are currently based on statutory pay, rather than contractual pay.

In response, our Vice-Chancellor, Karen Cox, has approved a change in policy to change shared parental pay to match contractual maternity/adoption pay. These amendments are reflected in the revised Shared Parental Leave policy and are with immediate effect.