2026 survey results

These results show comparisons with Russell Group and Higher Education benchmark groups as well as our 2025 survey. 

Benchmark comparisons: A negative number (-) means our University performs below the benchmark norm, whilst a positive number (+) shows we are performing above the benchmark norm.

2025 comparisons: A negative number (-) shows a decline since 2025 and a positive number (+) shows an increase - these are percentage increases.

The majority of questions in the survey gave five response options.  The scorecard reports show:

• Blue – % of respondents who agree or strongly agree
• Light Grey – % of respondents who chose neither/nor responses
• Dark grey – % of respondents who disagree or strongly disagree

Apart from the question ‘How frequently do you feel stressed at work’:

• Blue – rarely, never
• Light Grey – sometimes
• Dark grey – often, always

The results for the questions asking about discrimination and bullying and harassment should be read as follows:

• Blue – No, I have not experienced bullying/harassment/discrimination in the last 12 months while working at this University
• Dark grey - Yes, I have experienced bullying/harassment/discrimination in the last 12 months while working at this University

Overall reports

You can see the relevant Scorecard reports for each area of the University below:

• All University
• Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Professional Services
• Cultural Institutions

The results are also broken down into Academic, Research and Professional Services colleagues:

• Academic
• Research
• Professional Services
• Technical

Local reports