Staff Briefing is 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s all-staff newsletter and is sent out fortnightly on a Friday. It is managed by the team, part of the .

It conveys a summary of need-to-know information to our staff community, ensuring that they remain updated on the latest news across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Contributing content

If you would like to contribute content, please email Internal Communications and a member of the team will respond to you. We aim for a maximum of 120 words for articles wherever possible.

Please send through any articles by 13.00 on the Tuesday prior to publication.

Writing guidance

  • There is a 120-word limit for Staff Briefing articles. If needed, the  is a good alternative to share in-depth information.  
  • Write clearly and concisely – avoid jargon and try to convey your key message in simple terms for a general audience.
  • Have a clear call to action for readers.
  • Include relevant links and information on how staff can find out more.

Upcoming issues

Autumn term 2026
Send date (Friday) Deadline for submissions (13.00, Tuesday)
4 September 1 September
18 September  15 September
2 October 29 September
16 October 13 October
30 October 27 October
13 November 10 November
27 November 24 November
11 December 8 December
Spring term 2027
Send date (Friday) Deadline for submissions (13.00, Tuesday)
15 January 12 January
29 January 26 January
12 February 9 February
26 February 23 February
12 March 9 March
9 April 6 April
23 April 20 April
Summer term 2027
Send date (Friday) Deadline for submissions (13.00, Tuesday)
7 May 4 May
21 May 18 May
4 June 1 June
18 June 15 June
2 July 29 June
16 July 13 July
30 July 27 July