VC's Challenge 2025

The daydreaming is over… now the real fun begins

Mark your calendars – the Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge returns!

Join us from 12:00 onwards on Friday 20 June for an action-packed afternoon of friendly competition and team spirit in the campus-wide competition of the year.

Staff from across the University will go head-to-head in a series of exciting sports-based challenges, all vying for the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge Trophy!

Now in its 8th year, this much-anticipated event is the perfect chance to step away from the desk, get active, and enjoy a vibrant summer day out with colleagues at the Polo Farm Sports Club.

Date: Friday 20 June

Time: 12:30 – 16:30

Location: Polo Farm Sports Club

We know it’s a difficult time - but your wellbeing still matters

We understand that this is a challenging period for many staff across the University. With change and uncertainty affecting colleagues, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the pressures people are facing.

That’s why, even in difficult times, we believe initiatives like the Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge still matter. It’s not just about the activity - it’s about stepping away from the day-to-day, connecting with colleagues, and doing something positive for your own wellbeing.

We hope you’ll join us.

A message from our Vice-Chancellor

"Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to confirm that the Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge this summer will take place at Polo Farm Sports Club on Friday 20 June, 1-4pm.

I appreciate that we are currently working in a time of great challenge and unprecedented change that is unsettling for many of us. However, I would encourage you to consider taking part in this popular social team event that aligns with our People Strategy. Where operationally feasible, I encourage managers to release colleagues to participate. The event will run on a cost-neutral basis."

Professor Rama Thirunamachandran