Universities UK response to UCU report on university leaders’ salaries
A Universities UK spokesperson said: The remuneration packages of vice-chancellors are determined by independent remuneration committees at each individual institution and are publicly available in universities annual reports and accounts.
“The salaries of university leaders in the UK are in line with those in competitor countries and comparable to similarly-sized public and private organisations.”
Travel
“University heads act as ambassadors for their universities and are expected to travel extensively to forge international links with overseas universities and to promote the university internationally.”
University-owned accommodation
“Vice-chancellors who are provided with accommodation on campus while they hold their posts do not own these properties. They are an asset of the university and living in the residence is often a condition of contract. These properties are also used for public events on behalf of the university, as well as hosting guests and supporters from home and overseas.”
