The Staff Engagement Survey’s latest iteration was run in February-March 2025. I am pleased that Learning, Teaching and Web (LTW) had a survey response rate of 77%, higher than in 2023 (63%). This is also a much better response rate than the overall University (42%), and higher than ISG as a whole (75%).  

Overall, the staff satisfaction of colleagues in LTW is very high, with an overall increase seen since 2023 (and 2018), as well as higher scores on average than ISG and the University as a whole. Only 10 of the 48 items decreased, 3 of which concerned University leaders, and 2 related to University issues which we can’t do much about.

The majority of priorities actioned in the last survey have improved, with the exception being University leadership, although this was likely impacted by the change to the question.

The new priority following the 2025 survey is ‘career development’, with Satisfied with Career Development Opportunities decreasing by 6% since 2023.We will be exploring improving annual reviews,  highlighting and monitoring training opportunities, celebrating internal moves and skills development, and ensuring colleagues are aware of the bigger picture of their work contributing to the organisation an. 

I will give you more information about how we did in the priorities from 2023 at our All-staff meeting in July.