New to the University or in a new role

 Online courses

These are online courses, available at any time. Book a place to start the course immediately.

An introduction to University Finance 

This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to how finances are managed at the University and is the ideal first course for anyone who will be working in an accounts area.

Topics covered:

• How the University is funded
• The role of Financial Regulations
• Finance Division v Departmental activities
• The roles of Development Office, Research Operations and the Investment Office

Grants Part 1 - Getting started in research grants 

A short online course that provides a basic introduction to the key features of Research Grants and how they are managed in the University.

This should be completed before Grants 2, 3 and 4

Getting started as a Key Contact

Each department has one or more nominated Finance Key Contacts.

They take responsibility for many day-to-day interactions between the department and the Finance Division, such as:

• Requesting and amending user access to UFS
• Receiving communications and reports
• Requesting new suppliers

This course tells you all about the role of a Key Contact and what it entails.