The University Secretary's Group (USG) is one of three administrative Support Groups in the University. USG exists to provide a wide range of high quality services in support of the University’s academic mission. This includes: support to the University’s governance through administrative services for senior management committees including Court; support to the University's planning processes, including the planning round and University Strategic Plan; student administration; scholarships and student funding services; academic quality assurance; student recruitment and admissions, both in the UK and overseas; internal and external communications and public relations support for development and alumni activity; support for international students; records management, freedom of information and data protection issues; careers advice to matriculated students and recent graduates; confidential short term counselling to matriculated students; guidance and support for disabled students; pastoral care for students and staff regardless of their religious affiliation; review student and public complaints; full NHS GP service; provide support to the Principal and Rector's Offices and the Chancellor (see links below). Principal's Office Rector's Office Chancellor This article was published on 2024-05-06