Purple Place - your July benefits update

03 Jul 2025

Focus on Personal Development this July

This July, we are focusing on personal development and the importance of continuous learning and growth. As colleagues prepare for PDR conversations and reflect on their development over the past year, we invite you to access a range of resources, tools, and special offers designed to help you build confidence and achieve your goals. Whether you want to enhance your professional skills, explore new interests, or simply learn something new, there’s something for everyone. 

Take this opportunity to invest in yourself and discover new ways to grow both personally and professionally. Your development matters, and we’re here to support you.

• Read our Grow, Learn & Get Involved! blog for more information, tips and resources; 
• Explore thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning—now free for all colleagues to support your personal development journey  

Purple Place July Offers 

Summer is the perfect time to treat yourself and make the most of everything that Purple Place has to offer. From exclusive discounts and special seasonal offers to resources that support your wellbeing and personal development, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore new experiences, save on your favourite brands, and discover perks designed to make your summer even better. 

• Log into Purple Place today and see what’s waiting for you. 

July offers (900 retailers) include: 

• Save 5% in-store and online at Sainsbury's
• Save 5% in-store and online at Dunelm
• Earn 6% on hotel and accommodation bookings at Expedia.co.uk 

Enhanced offers are limited time only, check back weekly to see the latest deals

• Summer Savings Week is coming: 14–20 July!
• Increased discounts and offers
• Discount demonstrations (including how to use the App)
• Gift more for less via the Gifting Hub

UniDiscounts feature

• Hyatt Regency, exclusive staff rates at this 4-Star hotel in the heart of campus

Ecards - Say thank you 

• National Thank You Day is this month (Monday, 7 July) and it serves as an opportunity to pause and reflect on our colleagues that have helped and supported us during the academic year. You can send a personalised ecard through Purple Place, it’s a quick and easy way to send a meaningful message, either privately or publicly on our social recognition wall.