| October | HR Division to provide the Heads of Institutions with lists of employees who will reach the retirement age in two years' time |
| By 31 October | Two years prior to the retirement age, the Head of Institution to write to the University officer setting out the options available at the retirement age |
| By 31 December | A discussion will have taken place to discuss future plans |
| By 31 December | Applications for VRA (forms RETAF3 and RETAF4), requests to continue working beyond the retirement age (form RP2e), and requests for flexible retirement (form FLEXAF/RETIRE) to be completed |
| By 28 February | The Head of Institution will make a recommendation (if appropriate) to the Central Approval Committee |
| By 30 April | Central Approval Committee considers requests |
| By 31 May | Individuals informed of outcomes |
| 30 September | Retirement age at end of academic year in which a University officer reaches 67 |
