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Teacher's dismissal for sharing gender critical social media posts outside work found to be discrimination on the grounds of a protected belief
21 Feb 2025The Court of Appeal confirms that a dismissal for the expression of a religious or protected belief is usually discrimination, but it may be lawful if the belief is expressed in such an objectionable way that dismissal is proportionate.
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Research - when do universities need to think about charity law?
20 Feb 2025Charity law can impact on a wide range of university projects, activities and decisions in ways that are not always obvious and sometimes overlooked.
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Extension of Permitted Development Rights for higher education institutions
20 Feb 20252021 saw several changes to Permitted Development Rights for universities in England. These allow universities to carry out certain types of development without needing full planning permission. Instead they can use a faster process called prior approval.
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What's in the laboratory store? Legal checks before starting research on or using materials
20 Feb 2025New materials might seem safe but, in the absence of positive, detailed evidence of safety, it is best to assume they might not be. Here are some compliance areas you could find beneficial to add to your project compliance checklist.
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University catering contracts - serving up success
20 Feb 2025Where food provision is outsourced, your University wants to be comfortable that you have the contractual levers in place to make sure that delivery by your caterer meets your, and your students' expectations.
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The final countdown: National Procurement Policy Statement and new guidance
17 Feb 2025New procurement rules take effect soon – here’s what contracting authorities need to know about the National Procurement Policy Statement and latest guidance updates.
