Chapter 3 – Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh
The University Court
D4
2 July 2012
TUPE Transfer of the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research (SCPHRP) Unit from
the MRC to the University of Edinburgh.
Brief description of the paper, including statement of relevance to the University’s strategic plans and
priorities where relevant
It is proposed to transfer the small MRC Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research
(SCPHRP) Unit which is currently situated within the Human Genetics Building and relies on
administrative support from the MRC Scottish Regional Support Team from the MRC to the
University. This proposal only involves the transfer of 6 members of staff as the unit has no assets.
Action requested
Court is asked to approve the transfer of SCPHRP from MRC to the University and to authorise the
University Secretary and the Director of Corporate Services to finalise the necessary legal
arrangements to allow this transfer to be implemented with effect from 1 August 2012.
Resource implications
Does the paper have resource implications? Yes
Information on the staff transferring across and the pension arrangements are set out in the paper.
Risk assessment
No
Equality and diversity
No
Freedom of information
Can this paper be included in open business? Yes
Originator of the paper
Mr Hugh Edmiston
Registrar
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
June 2012