May 2026
The TRAC Development Group’s latest bulletin provides updates on the group’s work including: Welcome from the Co-Chairs of the TDG Update on teaching cost collection TRAC Conference 2026 Reminders about changes to guidance around time allocation surveys TRAC regional groups…
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This edition of the TRAC Development Group’s bulletin focuses on the changes to the TRAC guidance for the submission relating to 2024-25. The aim is to help you understand: what has changed in the TRAC template for the 2024-25 return changes to the requirements for completing the return. The bulletin…
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The TRAC Development Group’s latest bulletin provides updates on the group’s work including: TRAC guidance for academic year 2024-25 TRAC ‘explainer’ document for academic staff TRAC Practitioners’ Conference Dates of upcoming TRAC related events TRAC regional groups TRAC Helpdesk…
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The ‘explainer’ document has been produced to help institutions communicate with academics and other colleagues around the principles of collecting time data and how the data is used in the TRAC return. It also describes the relationship between TRAC and income received by the institution. The document is editable so…
Read moreJune 2025
This updated resource supports institutional leaders in understanding the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) and its strategic relevance in today’s higher education landscape. First published in 2015, the guide has been revised to reflect recent developments in TRAC methodology, sector challenges, and regulatory expectations. The 2025 edition provides clear insights…
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The TRAC Development Group’s latest bulletin provides updates on the group’s work including: Changes resulting from the Review of Time Allocation Surveys (TAS) and Workload Planning (WLP) Changes arising from the review of the technical aspects of the Margin for Sustainability and Investment (MSI) Next steps Update on teaching cost…
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This report details the different methods for collecting academic staff time data, comparisons of the different methods used across the sector, and variations in the results each method generates. Recommendations for changes to the TRAC guidance are included as well as the impact of incorporating these changes into the TRAC…
Read moreJanuary 2025
The TRAC Development Group’s latest bulletin provides updates on the group’s work including: Changes resulting from the Review of Time Allocation Surveys and Workload Planning Review of the technical aspects of the Margin for Sustainability and Investment (MSI) Next steps and how to get involved TRAC guidance for academic year…
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Understanding the impact of income cross-flows on financial sustainability in the UK higher education sector This report provides important information on how UK institutions pool financial resources to deliver a diverse range of activities, and illustrates the range of financial performance as reported in the Transparent Approach to Costing. It…
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The TRAC Development Group’s latest bulletin provides updates on the group’s work including: TRAC guidance for academic year 2023-24 Recommendations implemented to date from the Review of Time Allocation Surveys (TAS) and Workload Planning (WLP) TRAC Practitioners’ Conference Dates of upcoming TRAC related events TRAC regional groups…
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