This week we have launched the initial activity of our Bicentennial Year to coincide with Global Watt Day, the birthday of James Watt, whose philanthropic bequest was so critical to the development of our University. The pandemic has brought both good and bad changes to our ways of working, and amongst the good is the increased connectivity we can achieve together as a staff community and with our […] Read More
Many of us have experienced a ‘two-tone’ start to the year, coming out of the expectant end of the last year to the complications of the present year. It’s heavy lifting all round as we deal with these realities. Just right now we need to stay home where possible. Everyone is continuing to do their very best to support students and the ongoing work tasks we have to […] Read More
As we approach the Christmas period may I wish everyone a healthy and well-earned festive break. At this time also, a number of colleagues who took the opportunity to retire in our VR process will be leaving this month and next month. May I thank you, most sincerely, for your service and commitment to the University and all that you have done to in the development of so […] Read More
My video call this week was with Professor Bryn Jones, Deputy Provost in Dubai. This has been a momentous year for colleagues and students in Dubai with the move from the desert in Academic City to the city in Knowledge Park. It’s a two-part move, first to our interim campus alongside our new campus that is completing fit-out for use next year. Bryn talks about this transition and […] Read More
Over past weeks many aspects of academic research life have been progressing – some with vigour and others with challenges arising from access to facilities and the ability to work effectively given home situations or caring/personal responsibilities. Each and every researcher has had their own individual journey. Overall journal submission rates are up with, in general, people using the time to reflect and then create contributions. Grant submission […] Read More