Review of Time Allocation and Workload Planning methods for TRAC

April 2025

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 guidance.

The report covers:

  • Background
  • Approach
  • Key findings
  • Recommended changes to TRAC requirements
  • Impact analysis

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