International Staff website - blog http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php en-gb Copyright: (C) International Staff 2013 <![CDATA[National Insurance - what is it?]]> We've updated our information on Income Tax and National Insurance so you can understand more about what they are and how they'll be deducted from your salary.

Click here to take a look.

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=29 23rd Aug 2011 <![CDATA[Win a £10 Amazon voucher....]]> .... just by subscribing to this website! Everyone who subscribes is automatically entered into the draw at the end of the month.

Our last two winners were:

Fadzilah from the University of Southampton and

Praburaj from Manchester Metropolitan University 

Just click here to register now.

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=28 16th Aug 2011 <![CDATA[Before you set off....]]> Have you had a look at our Pre-arrival essentials section? This could save you quite a bit of time and trouble as your prepare to move to the UK. There is information on all of the following: 

You can even print this off as a checklist!

  

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=27 3rd Aug 2011 <![CDATA[May's monthly draw winner]]> We're pleased to announce that our May monthly prize draw winner is....

Seng from Durham University.

Congratulations to Seng, who has received a £10 Amazon voucher.

Have you registered? If not, register now to be in with a chance of winnng June's prize!

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=26 20th Jun 2011 <![CDATA[Visa requirements]]> Some of the rules surrounding UK visa applications changed in April.

The visa regulations are very complex.  Our page on applying for a visa gives a good overview of whether you need a visa, and how to obtain one. It will help you find your way around the UK Border Agency website, which contains all the latest detailed information.

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=25 18th May 2011 <![CDATA[Our first monthly draw winner!]]> We're pleased to announce that our first monthly prize draw winner is....

Virginia from University College London.

Congratulations to Virginia, who has received a £10 Amazon voucher.

Have you registered? If not, register now to be in with a chance of winnng May's prize!

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=24 5th May 2011 <![CDATA[Happy Easter!]]> Happy Easter to everyone that celebrates it!

We've a long weekend coming up here in the UK and we'll be enjoying our chocolate Easter eggs (and hopefully, the continuing Sunny weather!) 

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=23 20th Apr 2011 <![CDATA[It's not all work!]]> University teaching has ended for the Easter break, and lots of our schoolkids are on holiday too. The sun has been shining, so it's a good time to think about getting outdoors! The UK offers lots of opportunities for days out and longer holidays - check out Visit Britain for ideas. Have a look on the Things to do in the UK page of our site too. 

 

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=22 12th Apr 2011 <![CDATA[Registering for an account on the site]]>  

Some of the resources of the site are available to staff at subscribing institutions only and need a secure login to access them.

From this month, registering will not only bring you the benefit of being able to access these resources - you could also win a £10 Amazon voucher!

Each calendar month, the International Staff support project team will randomly draw the name of someone who's subscribed that month, and that lucky winner will receive the voucher.

Click on the drop-down menu on the left to find out if your institution is a subscriber. Then just register for an account with us to get access to all areas of the website and to be in with a chance of winning the prize!

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=21 6th Apr 2011 <![CDATA[UK visas]]> The visas section of the International Staff website has recently been updated to reflect the changes in UK policy.

This area of the site concentrates on subjects such as:

  • Who has permission to work in the UK?
  • Working in the UK.
  • Gaining permission to work in the UK.
  • Entry clearance, leave to remain and further leave to remain.

There has been a lot in the news recently about the effects these changes will have on employment, and the number of non-UK staff coming to the UK to work in UKHE.  University World News published one such story that you may find interesting:

Universities fear impact of visa and jobs curbs

]]> http://www.internationalstaff.ac.uk/blog.php?blog_post_id=20 4th Mar 2011