University of Gloucestershire

Professional Departments

The University of Gloucestershire offers a wide range of support services to its students and staff.

The support departments provide vital services that aim to accommodate the non-academic needs of students, staff and the university infrastructure. 

The Academic Registry covers aspects of academic-related administration, Finance & Planning ensures all students are registered and have paid their relevant fees, External Relations incorporates the marketing department and the press, alumni and admissions offices, while Estates Management has responsibility for conference services and student accommodation, as well as the intersite transport system and catering.

So whether you need help with your fees or finance, have a question about accommodation, or would like to know more about the university's facilities, there is a service available to help you.

Academic Registry

• Academic appeals
• Archiving
• Awards
• Directorate and Council support
• Examinations
• Modular schemes
• Quality assurance
• Research administration
• Secretariat
• Student charter
• Student records

Careers Centre

• Career options
• Career resources
• Education options
• Jobsearch options

Chaplaincy

• "We are here to offer pastoral care and support to all students and staff, irrespective of faith commitment."

Estates Management

• Building services and maintainance
• Car parking
• Catering
• Gardens and grounds
• Intersite transport system
• Room allocation
• University security

Finance and Planning

• Financial Accounts
• Financial Operations (Sales Ledger, Tuition Fees & Purchase Ledger)
• Insurance and Contracts
• Planning, Reporting and Systems Development
• Payroll 
• Procurement and Contracts
• Student Financial Support

Learning & Information Services (LIS)

• Learning Centres
• Library facilities
• Technical support for the University
• University Archives

Marketing & External Relations

• Marketing
• Student Recruitment
• Design & Reprographics
• Widening Participation Unit
• Alumni
• Events & Conference Services

Personnel & Staff Development

• Remuneration and conditions of employment
• Employment law, policies and practice
• Employment relations and negotiations with recognised trade unions
• Grievance and disciplinary matters
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management
• Management information
• Occupational health
• Recruitment and selection
• Staff development and training

Student Services

• Accommodation
• Chaplaincy
• Counselling
• Disability
• International Students
• Pre-School Centre
• The Medical Centre

Centre for Enterprise and Innovation

The Centre for Enterprise and Innovation is the gateway to the University for businesses, employers and other organisations.  The Centre provides a professional interface with industry, commerce, the social economy, and regional partners.  It supports the University Schools and Departments in commercialising and marketing the University’s knowledge and skills; provides business support and skills training for University-based entrepreneurs; and provides support for sponsorship and fundraising activity across the University.

• Services to Business
• Research
• Consultancy
• Knowledge Exchange
• Partnerships
• Short Courses
• Business Networking Events
• Recruitment