When I’m out and about meeting staff I hear much debate about the why, what, when and how of change in our University. I wanted to share my thoughts on this often contentious topic – and hear your views too.
Category: SLT
Patrick Hackett: An update on the Student Experience Programme
Now that the new academic year is well underway, there’s a real buzz around campus. We all want our students to have as positive an experience as possible throughout the whole time they spend with us, as well as creating better processes and ways of doing things for our staff, saving us time and effort.
Clive Agnew and Simon Merrywest: NSS results
The results of the National Student Survey have now been released, with our University increasing overall satisfaction from 83% to 84%.
James Thompson: Our Civic Future
In the Our Future consultation one of the strongest messages that came out from staff, students and alumni was the connection our University has to its city.
Luke Georghiou: Global Influence
To be recognised globally as one of the world’s most influential universities it is vital that we embrace internationalism.
Clive Agnew: Response to the Augar Review
The University of Manchester has many great assets: a fantastic location in a vibrant and forward-thinking city; an attractive and evolving campus; a cosmopolitan and lively student population; and dedicated staff who are world-leading experts.
Nancy Rothwell: Placing Manchester at the heart of our University
Over the past few months we have been talking to our staff, students, alumni and stakeholders about the purpose, ambition and vision for our University.
Nancy Rothwell: Demonstrating the value of our university
We are committed to being recognised globally for the excellence of our research; outstanding teaching, learning and student experience; and our social, economic and cultural impact.
Nancy Rothwell: The value of universities to society
In the UK, and more widely, universities have been in the firing line of late. Some commentators and much of the media have questioned the purpose, value and cost effectiveness of our higher education institutions.
