University of Derby
Annual Review 2017/18
CONTENTS A Year at Derby .......................................3-8 Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome..................9-10 Learning & Teaching............................11-16 Our Students..........................................17-20 Research with Impact..........................21-26 Internationalisation...............................27-30 Business Engagement..........................31-32 Community Engagement.....................33-34 Alumni..........................................................35 Development..............................................36 Our Honorands.....................................37-38 Campus Investment..............................39-40 Facts & Figures...........................................41 Contact Us .................................................42
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A YEAR AT DERBY
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Derby Textile graduate secures top role at international design event
Derby ranks in top 1,000 universities worldwide The University was ranked in the top 1,000 universities in the world by Times Higher Education (THE), the first time Derby has been listed in the prestigious global rankings. The World University Rankings 2018 are THE’s biggest international league table to date. The top 1,000 represents no more than 5% of the 20,000 higher education institutions globally.
UK’s largest electric cycle hire scheme unveiled
Staff and students were given the first look at the new electric bike designed for the Derby Bike Hire Scheme, which launched in Spring 2018. The bike was unveiled by the former Mayor of Derby, Councillor John Whitby, at the University’s Kedleston Road Campus as part of its Welcome Fortnight event for students. Students and staff, including Vice-Chancellor Professor Kathryn Mitchell, had the opportunity to take the bike on a test ride.
University funding boost for local business
Derby Textile graduate Gabriel Roland was appointed Project Manager for Vienna Design Week, Austria’s largest design festival. He graduated in 2014 with a First Class honours and continued to study for an MA in Fashion and Textiles, achieving a Distinction. As Project Manager, he was responsible for coordinating the programme, working with external partners to establish professional relationships with companies, designers and cultural and educational institutions, so that they could showcase their projects.
Devonshire Spa shortlisted in Good Spa Guide 2017 Awards
The Devonshire Spa, based at the University’s Buxton Campus, was shortlisted in the Good Spa Guide Readers’ Choice National Awards 2017. The spa, based in the historic Devonshire Dome, was listed as a finalist in the Best Customer Service category, up against high-profile spas including Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Whinfell Forest and Longleat Forest resorts. It’s the first spa of its kind in the world to run on commercial lines, giving students aiming to make a career in spa management the best training in a real-world learning environment.
£1m refurbishment of Buxton campus The Buxton Campus received a £1 million investment to further improve its facilities for students. A new restaurant and two new cafes were opened at the Campus, along with the addition of a new commercial kitchen and the refurbishment of another, providing state-of-the-art catering equipment for hospitality students to use.
Scholarships launched for fledgling female football journalists
SureScreen Scientifics was awarded £68,430 from the University’s Invest to Grow fund to develop a new bespoke DNA research facility, which created eight jobs. The independent family-run business, based in Morley, Derby, had been working on a new area of DNA research, focused on environmental and ecological screening, when it recognised the potential market opportunities. The company approached the Invest to Grow fund to contribute to the expansion of the business.
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The design she created reflected a combination of both traditional and modern Japan. The kimono is a very traditional piece of clothing in Japan, therefore she decided to use the country as her inspiration.
Senior leadership team strengthened
The University secured work experience placements for more than 100 of its law students with Derby law firm, Right Legal.
The University’s senior leadership team was strengthened with the appointment of two new Pro ViceChancellor Deans.
The entire cohort of second-year students at Derby Law School were given the opportunity to work with the specialist wills and probate firm, based on Wyvern Retail Park.
Professor Warren Manning joined the College of Engineering and Technology from De Montfort University, where he was Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean for the Faculty of Business and Law.
Carrie Caladine, Director of Right Legal, said: “We have recruited a number of excellent graduates from the University, so we’re looking forward to welcoming so many new students to the firm with a view to attracting more incredible talent in the future.”
Professor Keith McLay was appointed to the College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University, following nearly four years as Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Canterbury Christ Church University.
The scheme forms part of the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy, which ensures that every student is fully prepared through placements, real-world learning and work-based projects.
Professor Manning and Professor McLay will be leading the University’s ambitious plans for the Colleges, responding to the needs of the government’s Industrial Strategy by forging close links with industry and helping to boost regional growth.
D2EE project saves Tidyco six tonnes of carbon emissions
Forensic Science lecturer examines Bronze Age man
University funding supports water company expansion
The creation of more than 1,000 jobs in key growth sectors across the East Midlands has been supported by the University since the launch of its Invest to Grow funding scheme in 2014. More than a quarter of the new jobs have been created in Derbyshire, including roles in transport equipment manufacturing, life sciences, construction, food and drink manufacturing, logistics, engineering and the low carbon sectors. This marked a major milestone for the fund which, through a re-circulating finance scheme, provides a combination of loans and grants to SMEs to support specific projects.
University to publish Man Booker Prize winning children’s book
They secured the UK print rights from Penguin Random House in the US for George Saunders’ acclaimed short story ‘Fox 8’, and have had the opportunity to work with the author this year.
The D2 Energy Efficiency (D2EE) project, a partnership run by the University of Derby, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council, awarded £11,000 of funding to Tidyco Ltd, helping reduce its carbon emissions by six tonnes per year.
The National Forest Spring Water Company received funding from the University’s Invest to Grow programme to support its research and development in the Midlands.
Invest to Grow fund creates 1,000 local jobs
Peregrine Publishing, the University’s publishing imprint, announced it would be publishing a new children’s book by the 2017 Man Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders.
Talented young women footballers were offered the chance to win a £27,750 bursary to study football journalism. Derby, home to the only Football Journalism degree in the UK, teamed up with Derby County Ladies to offer three fully-funded places on the course.
Textile Design student wins international design competition Katie Gilbert, a second-year Textile Design student, won the Kimono Fabric Design Competition 2017, which involved designing an illustration that could be reproduced using the Yuzen technique, a traditional method of dyeing cloth.
University secures Right Legal placements for law students
The hydraulic and pneumatic components manufacturer applied for the investment to part-fund the costs of installing a new energy-efficient LED lighting system at its premises in Derby. The system uses 60% less energy and will save the company £1,740 a year on electricity.
Sanita Nezirovic, Lecturer in Forensic Science, received national press attention when she studied the skeleton of a young Bronze Age man, who she believed would have been a “good looking chap” with better teeth than many modern-day Britons. The bones, found in a Northumberland field in September 2017, belonged to a 17- to 21-year-old man with a remarkably “perfect smile”, having apparently escaped the poor oral hygiene of his day.
The University awarded £67,662, as well as a loan of £37,662, to the company for the development of a new manufacturing unit within its existing site, and to purchase a new extraction pump. The funding enabled the company to create three new jobs and increase its turnover.
She said the “absolutely stunning” remains would have belonged to no ordinary man, joking: “He would have been a catch for the ladies.”
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George Saunders, whose Booker Prize-winning novel ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ was published in paperback by Bloomsbury in February, added: “I can’t wait to see what these immensely talented students do with my story, and I’m so grateful for their passion and interest.”
MARCH
Derby crowned ‘University of the Year’ Derby took the ‘University of the Year’ title at the Midlands Business Awards in recognition of its enterprise support programme, which provides help to students and graduates to set up their own business. The ‘Be The Boss’ scheme, run by the University’s Careers and Employment Service, is aimed at students and graduates who want to become self-employed.
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£150,000 funding awarded to support student wellbeing
Top 30 Guardian University Guide place for Derby
Student wellbeing is high on the University’s agenda, and it offers support to students whenever they need it. In April, Derby received a £150,000 share of £1.5 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England to improve support for the mental health and wellbeing of postgraduate research students.
Derby was ranked in the top 30 in the Guardian University Guide 2019, a climb of 25 places, making it the sixth most improved university in the country.
The funding will be used to create an online platform where students can find mental health resources that will offer support to them. The site will be maintained by charity Student Minds, with input from the University.
Stunning 20-feet tall sculpture celebrates history of Derby people
Next generation of chefs learn from industry experts
Students scoop national bursaries Two final-year Textile Design students were recognised by the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters for their innovative knitwear designs. Kate Myerscough and Megan Scott-Jenner faced strong competition from textile design programmes across the UK, in the Worshipful Company’s Student Bursaries and Awards scheme. They received £4,000 in funding and will also benefit from mentoring from an industrial consultant through the company. In addition, three students received Engineering Horizons Bursaries from the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Michael Cane, Kyran Hill and Adam Carpenter were among only 75 students to receive the £1,000 bursary.
Derby features in world’s top 250 new universities
The evening was the first in a series of events to showcase the University’s work in training the next generation of chefs, as part of wider activity to address the skills shortage in the hospitality industry. Students from the Hospitality and Culinary department created their own dishes, working with mentors Rupert Rowley and Adam Harper of Fischer’s at Baslow (Derbyshire’s only Michelin-starred restaurant); Sam Buckley, from Where the Light Gets In at Stockport, and Chris Bassett, Head Chef at Hispi in Didsbury.
Derby hosts Network of Entrepreneurs event Derby’s next generation of business professionals had the chance to hear from business leaders at the University’s annual Network of Entrepreneurs event, which took place at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The event provides an opportunity for students, local professionals and academics to network and engage with one another, as well as hear from guest speakers, who this year included Derby graduate and Dragons’ Den winner Edward Hollands.
New programme is well above par
The institution scooped the Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year Award at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards.
Professor Malcolm Todd, Provost (Academic), said: “This prestigious award reflects the priority we have placed at the University of Derby on providing an outstanding student-centred academic experience, where we innovate at a subject level.”
New Chancellor installed
He said: “It is an honour and privilege to become Chancellor of such an ambitious and forward-looking university and I intend to take on the position with an open mind, not with preconceived ideas. I am curious, I want to listen, and I want to learn.”
National teaching award win for Derby
The University was one of six institutions shortlisted for the category, designed to recognise ‘a teaching and learning strategy that is distinctive and innovative, has enhanced both the student and staff experience, and reflects an institution’s core values.’
Guests at the University’s restaurant in the historic Devonshire Dome enjoyed a taste of the future when they sampled a four-course meal, prepared by students under the guidance of chefs from three of the region’s top restaurants.
AUGUST
Welcoming the results, Professor Kathryn Mitchell, ViceChancellor, said: “To achieve our highest-ever ranking is fantastic news for the University and formally recognises the outstanding commitment of staff and students.”
The programme offers a combination of action planning, one-to-one support provided by experienced business advisers and a series of workshops, and has helped more than 60 people develop a business idea into a working business.
Lord Burlington was installed as the University’s new Chancellor, an ‘ambassadorial’ role held by his father, the 12th Duke of Devonshire, for the last 10 years. The official ceremony was held in the Devonshire Dome, at the University’s Buxton Campus.
JULY
Aspiring young golfers have the opportunity to develop their talent at the same time as achieving an academic degree, thanks to the University’s new performance golf programme.
Celebrating 100 years of the RAF Vice-Chancellor Professor Kathryn Mitchell attended a historic celebration for the Royal Air Force as the service’s 100th anniversary events came to a head in central London. To mark the centenary, tens of thousands of spectators filled London’s Royal Parks and the Mall as 100 RAF aircraft from the past century came together in a flypast over Buckingham Palace. As a forces-friendly organisation, the University is a patron of the RAF100 Appeal’s commemorative album, ‘100 Years of the RAF ’, and Professor Mitchell was invited to attend a special book presentation hosted by publisher St James’s House in association with the RAF100 Appeal.
Victory for Team Derby at BUCS Awards 2018
A University Photography student celebrated the photographic history of the people of Derby with a 20-feet tall sculptural installation for her final-year exhibition. Danielle Shambley created a cascading installation, called ‘Eructate: The 90th Year’, using thousands of local family archive images taken between 1928 and the present day. The installation, which spanned three mezzanine floors of the Markeaton Street site, represented the synergy between the Derby School of Arts finding independence 90 years ago this year, and domestic family photography becoming commonplace in the UK in the same year.
The University was included as one of the world’s top 250 new universities, in the prestigious Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018. Institutions from 55 different countries feature in this year’s edition of the Rankings, looking at universities aged 50 and under. Young universities are measured across their teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income.
New PVC Dean for Derby Derby named finalists in Global Teaching Excellence Awards In 2018, the University was named one of 17 finalists in the Global Teaching Excellence Awards, which showcase the world’s best institutions. The Awards, led by Advance HE, recognise and celebrate the institution-wide commitment to the pursuit of teaching excellence. They are open to all providers of higher education across the world and, in 2018, attracted expressions of interest from institutions based in 41 countries in the six permanently populated continents.
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The University appointed a new Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean for the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. Professor Kamil Omoteso joined Derby from Coventry University, where he was Head of School for Economics, Finance and Accounting. In his new role, Kamil will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the College, developing a sustainable research culture, and reviewing current course portfolios in order to respond to the changing needs of industry.
The University’s sports division, Team Derby, was ranked in the top 40 in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) league table – its highestever position, moving up 17 places. Derby also scooped ‘Most Improved University’ – the only University to be awarded the accolade twice – at the BUCS Awards ceremony. BUCS delivers more than 50 sports to over 150 universities across the UK. The BUCS Awards celebrate the successes of teams and individuals in various league tables and competitions.
Overall student satisfaction increases Derby achieved 86% overall student satisfaction in this year’s National Survey of Students (NSS) – up from 85% in 2017. The University also increased its scores in the key areas of teaching on my course (88%, up 1% on last year); assessment and feedback (79%, up 2% on last year) and academic support (83%, up 2% on last year). The NSS is a high-profile annual census of nearly half a million students across the UK, commissioned by the Office for Students.
The specialist two-year course is a partnership arrangement between Performance Golf Academy Derby and the University. Students who enrol on the programme will be trained to develop their golfing skills to the highest level possible, equipping them with all the necessary tools for those who wish to pursue a career as a professional golfer, as well as undertake a foundation degree in Sport Performance and Analysis.
Academic manager receives prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Paula Shaw, Academic Manager at the University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL), received a National Teaching Fellowship – the most prestigious individual award in higher education – in recognition of her outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession. The Advance HE National Teaching Fellowship scheme has been running since 2000. On gaining the award, fellows play an ongoing role in enhancing teaching and learning within their institution, the higher education sector and further afield. Passionate about distance and online learning, Paula was one of the founding members of UDOL in 2011 and has driven our approach to online learning, providing inspirational academic leadership. She is part of the senior management team that has seen online learning at Derby grow to over 3,600 students across a range of programmes in 2017/18. UDOL has achieved sector-leading retention rates for online learning, with around 93% of students being retained year on year.
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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME The past academic year has been extremely successful, with our threeyear strategic priorities implementation plan (20152018) coming to fruition, delivering outstanding achievements for both our students and the University.
Building upon our performance and last year’s Gold TEF rating, this year has seen us being placed in the top 30 of the Guardian University Guide, and in the top 250 modern universities in the world in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings. These achievements recognise the high levels of commitment of staff and students. In particular, our students have continued to impress us with their tenacity and ambition; receiving national and international recognition for their work, securing external funding to further develop their academic skills, and embarking upon challenging, high-calibre work placements, including overseas opportunities. The increasing uptake of such opportunities assures us that our students are exploring new cultures, gaining invaluable knowledge and developing new skills. Our continued commitment to delivering excellence in teaching and learning was recognised in the prestigious annual Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (THELMAs), where we won the Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year award. This is a
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coveted accolade that we believe truly reflects the significant work that has been undertaken over a three-year period to ensure that our strategy has been lived, and has impacted upon both student performance and experience. In June, we launched our Strategic Framework 2018-2030; setting out our ambition, and laying the core foundations on which we will plan, perform and succeed in a changing and globally dynamic environment. This has provided staff and stakeholders with clarity of purpose, identifying where we are heading and, as importantly, how we are going to get there. A key focus of our approach is increased development of research and innovation. Our Institute for Innovation and Sustainable Engineering (IISE) has broadened its approach, working more closely with our academic Colleges. This has repaid significant benefits, in relation to funding and influence, with both our technology and health partners. Moreover, our work with global companies and institutes, including Roche and CERN, is going from strength to strength.
We are proud to be a modern university, and the only university in the county, and take seriously the role we have to play in raising aspirations and improving the education, skills, health and wellbeing of current and future generations across the region. Therefore, a core ambition remains to be a significant force, creating opportunities and championing social mobility, through our ability to influence the breaking of barriers to accessing high-quality further and higher education. The work of the University’s Equality and Social Mobility Unit, Widening Access and Schools and Colleges Liaison teams, has enabled us to engage with over 35,000 students, through the delivery of 700 activities. However, our region continues to be challenging, with low expectations and outcomes for many of our young people, so this work will continue at pace in partnership with the City of Derby Opportunity Area. A key success for the University has been that many more of our students are gaining graduate employment within six months of completing their degree. This demonstrates a 13% increase in graduate employability outcomes over the two-year
period; outcomes that were supported by a range of focused and challenging activities with our student body. In recognition of our commitment to developing and supporting enterprise and entrepreneurship, we won ‘University of the Year’ at the Midlands Business Awards – a key success for the collaborative working of our professional and academic teams. Graduation is the most important time for the University, and this year we welcomed a record number of students and their families at our celebrations in both Derby and Buxton. Our Derby celebrations in July were especially momentous as our Pro Chancellor and Chair of our Board, Chris Hughes, stepped down after 17 years of continued commitment. Chris has demonstrated visionary leadership throughout this period, providing the challenge to deliver excellence for both our staff and students. Our new Chair of Governing Council, Stephen Smith, has taken up the position, and we are excited to be working with him on our new Strategic Framework.
into the role when the Duke of Devonshire officially retired in March. The Duke played a significant role in the development of the University over his 10-year period and we hope to maintain strong links with his regional work. It is important to reflect upon our successes and, within a dynamic and changing sector, recognise the commitment of our staff, students and partners, who continue to work with us to effect positive change to achieve our collective ambitions for the University, city and region.
Professor Kathryn Mitchell Vice-Chancellor, University of Derby
This year saw the inauguration of a new Chancellor, Lord Burlington, who stepped 10
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LEARNING AND TEACHING Derby has a long-established reputation for providing high-quality learning and teaching as part of an excellent student experience for all learners, with a focused commitment on transformational learning. Figures show that within six months of finishing their course, 96% of our graduates are in work or further study, and 76.2% are in graduate-level employment (HESA 2016/17). The University was rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework – putting it in the top 20% of all UK providers – and is home to award-winning, highquality and inspirational staff, who aim to provide dynamic and stimulating learning environments for all students.
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Derby among best universities for teaching excellence in Europe
National award for Derby’s Teaching and Learning strategy
The University was ranked in the top 100 institutions in Europe for teaching excellence in the Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2018. The new rankings, which focus entirely on teaching and learning, concentrate on four core performance pillars: resources, engagement, outcomes and environment. Derby was ranked above the median for all UK higher education institutions for all of the 12 questions asked in the survey. Professor Kathryn Mitchell, ViceChancellor, said: “At Derby we have innovative teaching and learning at the heart of the student experience, so to be recognised among the top institutions in Europe for teaching excellence is outstanding news. “What we teach and the way we teach it is designed to ensure all our students benefit from academic challenge, outstanding facilities and relevant work experience opportunities, which ensure upon graduating they are best placed to realise their goals and aspirations.”
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In June, Derby scooped the prestigious Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year Award at the 2018 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards. We were one of six institutions shortlisted for the category, designed to recognise ‘a teaching and learning strategy that is distinctive and innovative, has enhanced both the student and staff experience, and reflects an institution’s core values.’ Our 2016-2020 strategy is based around three pillars: teaching quality, employability and delivering a curriculum linked to research. Derby claimed the award for what the judges called an “excellent example of a strategy and implementation plan around three key pillars of learning and teaching: teaching quality, employability and a research-informed curriculum.”
“At Derby we have innovative teaching and learning at the heart of the student experience, so to be recognised among the top institutions in Europe for teaching excellence is outstanding news.” Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor
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LEARNING AND TEACHING Chris Bell and Claire Gardener collect the Blackboard Catalyst Award
Recognition for excellence of Derby technologist A member of our staff won a teaching and learning award, after adopting mobile and online technologies to enhance students’ educational experience. Senior Learning Technologist Chris Bell won the European Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning for our Digital Practice Baseline, a framework to benchmark and support improvements to the student digital learning experience. Chris, who has over 10 years’ experience within higher education, working with tutors to embed digital practice into their teaching and learning, said: “Being recognised at the highest level by Blackboard for developing a global exemplar framework, by which academic staff can benchmark, shape and deliver planned digital enhancements, is important for the University in maintaining its status as a sector leader in digital practice.”
The student voice Our staff continue to work closely with our students to ensure they receive an outstanding quality experience at Derby, one that takes them onto whatever they want to do in the future, whether that’s further study, research or graduate-level employability.
University hosts annual Learning and Teaching Conference Around 300 University staff, partners and international delegates attended the University’s Learning and Teaching Conference at the Devonshire Dome at our Buxton Campus this year. The 13th annual conference, which focused on student autonomy and success, involved a series of workshops and roundtable debates.
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The 2018 Learning and Teaching Conference took place at our Buxton Campus
The Student Experience Learning and Teaching Committee, which was launched last year, continues to provide students with an influential and valued voice. Professor Malcolm Todd, Provost (Academic), said: “We take this type of collaboration incredibly seriously and, in many ways, I think we’re leading the sector in giving students the opportunity to work with us in this way. It’s been a fantastic success, bringing together agendas that never existed here before and, as a result, we get a really studentfocused perspective on all the papers and discussions related to the University and the student experience that come into that committee.”
University of Derby Online Learning Through the University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) we offer distance learning courses and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS). These provide learners with a flexible way to balance their work experience with proven academic knowledge of their subject. In March, UDOL hosted its Annual Academic Conference, themed Digital Assessment and Feedback. Academics from across the UK, engaged in improving student experience through digital assessment and feedback, participated in the conference. Dr Chris Blackmore, Visiting Professor at UDOL and Senior Academic for ScHARR at the University of Sheffield, provided the keynote, which centred on the link between emotions and learning, what the student journey looks like within online learning and how we build emotions into learning analytics.
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OUR STUDENTS The University of Derby continues to be an increasingly popular choice for students. Our recent top 30 ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2019, and National Student Survey score of 86% overall student satisfaction, demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible education, experience and opportunities to all of our students during their time at Derby. Award winners Each year our students receive national and international recognition for their work, and this year has been no exception. In February, a team of three third-year Economics for Business students (Jake Gonella, Tom Vaughan and Walton Mabuto) won three top prizes at the University Trading Challenge 2018, which was held in London’s Cass Business School. Prizes included first place for Overall Performance, Best Team Presentation and Best Individual Trader (Jake Gonella). Kelly-Hellen Hitchcock and Laura MacPherson, both third-year Mental Health students, were announced as the winners of the Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs category at the Student Nursing Times Awards in April. They won the award for setting up the University’s Nursing Society to unite student nurses across all cohorts at Derby. In June, fashion student Freya Whittaker entered the East Midlands Fashion Awards 2018 and went on to win the Fashion Design category for her womenswear collection, entitled WORK#ER. Her inspiration was based on the loss of identity in the workplace through wearing a uniform. 17
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Charlie Tanfield
Working with the community
An inclusive student body
The Union of Students makes a huge contribution to the local community and, through the student-led Raise and Give (RAG) society, donated more than £71,000 to local and national charities this academic year. The students are supported to develop new ideas, host events, build important relationships with the community and volunteer within the city, and outside of Derby.
The University celebrated LGBT History Month in February by holding a short assembly to watch the LGBT flag be raised and listen to members of the Union of Students and our ViceChancellor, Professor Kathryn Mitchell, give a speech about the importance of inclusivity here at Derby.
Sport at Derby
Our Award Ceremonies are a highlight of the year, bringing together our students, their family and friends, and University staff, to celebrate their achievements and success. This year we welcomed a total of more than 5,000 students to their graduation ceremonies – held in November at the stunning Devonshire Dome in Buxton, and at Derby Arena in July.
Our students are regularly involved in sports clubs, many of which take part in the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) league where they compete against other universities. This year has seen Team Derby, the University’s sports division, receive its highest ranking by securing a Top 40 place in the BUCS league table – a fantastic achievement for all involved.
Graduation
Team Derby plays a huge role in offering students sporting opportunities and support throughout their time at the University. This includes Derby’s very own Charlie Tanfield, Commonwealth Games cyclist, who has been supported by Team Derby through the Human Performance Unit – a specialist facility which provides expert sport science services to athletes. 19
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RESEARCH WITH IMPACT Research is a fundamental part of our identity as an academic institution and the work we do has a real impact. 2017/18 has seen us enter an exciting era for research at the University of Derby, as we continue our drive towards becoming a research-focused institution. Highlights over the past year include the establishment of a University Research and Knowledge Exchange Office, which supports and develops research activity across Colleges and departments to ensure a joined-up process and effective working. A new University Professorial Council will help us move towards providing more effective strategic research support. We also established an early career researcher forum to support those in the early stages of their career, by stimulating collaboration and acting as a catalyst for shared learning. We are working towards the Research Excellence Framework 2021, a national exercise to celebrate research excellence. In 2014 we celebrated our best-ever REF results, with three quarters of our output judged to be at least ‘internationally significant’. Our research strategy seeks to build on this success in the next REF assessment in 2021 and the University has allocated over £2 million investment to support our Colleges with this. 21
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RESEARCH WITH IMPACT Making a difference to policy and practice Our Centre for Social, Cultural and Legal Research launched in July. Headed up by Professor Alex Nunn, the Centre focuses on applied social research which aims to make a progressive difference to society, policy and practice. Research projects underway so far include the experience of young people from Roma communities in Derby, support services for female military veterans and arts-based crime diversion activities with young people.
Major breakthrough in artificial intelligence Our team of data science professors, led by Professor Antonio Liotta, made international headlines when they joined scientists from the Netherlands and Texas to develop a revolutionary system that accelerates artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Their work represents a major breakthrough in fundamental AI, enabling supercomputers to master artificial neural networks as complex as the human brain. The proposed method, called Sparse Evolutionary Training, also gives full AI capability to inexpensive computers, meaning it will be possible to turn any internet device into an intelligent Internet of Things object which can send and receive data.
Department of Education publishes our research Special Educational Needs researchers from our Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) had their fourth output on the theme of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans published by the Department for Education. Researchers in CERI are using this work to develop and deliver training programmes for SEND officers at Derby City Council, providing impact in supporting high-quality EHC plans and planning processes.
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Influencing the national debate on coral reef health Dr Adam Hill was brought in to contribute to a project for the BBC’s Blue Planet II series, looking into ways to judge the health of coral reefs. Dr Hill used part of an algorithm, which he developed for a previous research project looking into virtual bass synthesis (a method of tricking the brain into perceiving lowfrequency content in musical signals where little to none is actually present), to analyse the sounds from
various creatures living in and around the reef to give an estimate of the reef’s health. Simply put, the more sharp clicks and pops coming from the reef, the healthier the reef must be. It is thought that these cues are what attract creatures to healthy reefs, and what keep them from the unhealthy ones. 24
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RESEARCH WITH IMPACT Informing the National Trust’s nature engagement strategy The ongoing Nature Connectedness research led by Dr Miles Richardson, Director of Core Psychology Programmes, continues to make headlines and has even influenced the National Trust’s approach to nature connection. The Trust has adopted Dr Richardson’s pathways as the framework to underpin its nature engagement strategy for its four million members and 25 million visitors. Throughout 2018, Dr Richardson is applying his research to the production of a guidance brief for National Trust staff, advising on a nature connection toolkit and the redesign of its national campaign, ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11¾’.
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Research into student mental health
Shaping national policy
In January, the results of a study into student mental health were published, carried out by Gareth Hughes, Research Lead in Student Wellbeing and Psychotherapist at the University of Derby, and Dr Nicola Byrom at Kings College London. The research was commissioned by charity Student Minds to provide insight into the role academics play in supporting student mental health, and involved interviewing academics across five different universities about their experiences.
Our academics have also contributed to shaping national policy, providing written evidence to a number of government consultations, including:
Student Minds hopes its report encourages universities to recognise the benefits of providing additional support to students and academic departments through a ‘whole university’ approach to student mental health.
• Dr Michael Sweet – Environmental Audit Committee’s consultation on sustainable seas • Professor Ashiq Anjum – Commons Science and Technology Committee consultation on algorithms in decision making. His evidence was included in a House of Commons report • Dr Michael Teague – Commons Justice Committee consultation on the prison population 2022: Planning for the future • Jane Lowe and Ann Minton – Commons Education Committee consultation on the quality of apprenticeships and skills training
Alongside Kings College London, we are working with Student Minds as research partners in the development of its national Mental Health Charter. The Charter aims to deliver improved student mental health and wellbeing outcomes, make student and staff mental health a university-wide priority, and recognise and reward institutions that demonstrate good practice. 26
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INTERNATIONALISATION The University’s Governing Council approved our new International Strategy a year ago, which focuses on developing mutually beneficial collaborations and working closely with educational institutions and businesses around the world. Since then, we have seen a significant improvement in our international recruitment performance – including over 3,000 international applications last year, our first students graduating from HELP University in Kuala Lumpur in April and our first Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Global cohort joining us in September. We have also enhanced our in-country engagement, and developed initiatives to further internationalise the student experience at Derby.
Sustainable student recruitment Hari Punchihewa, Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director, and Professor Judith Lamie, Pro Vice-Chancellor - External Affairs, with the China delegation
We have established Outreach Support Centres in China and India to support recruitment and partnership development activities. In October, eight senior University representatives travelled to China to open the support centre and visit potential partners, government agencies and agents. We are also using short-term courses in key regions overseas to raise awareness of the University internationally, while our summer school initiative allows us to establish our collaborative partners’ students as both Derby ambassadors and a potential recruitment base. New Global Regional Engagement Groups bring together those with particular regional expertise from across our Colleges, enabling us to develop a platform to promote further international activity. Groups for China, South East Asia, Africa and Japan have already been set up. 27
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Academic partnerships We are proud to have strong academic partnerships with institutions across the globe. Our academics are collaborating with international colleagues on a wide range of research projects and exchange schemes, including: • Dr Katy Chamberlin, Lecturer in Geoscience, is working with Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science, and the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology, investigating the role of magma mixing in assembling and triggering volcanic eruptions. Dr Chamberlin, with the support of University funding for Early Career Researchers, visited Japan in the summer to undertake field work.
New Derby English Language Centre
INTERNATIONALISATION International student experience We are committed to enhancing the quality of the student experience by providing an internationalised curriculum and by offering study, work and volunteering opportunities overseas. Our International Student Experience Group was set up in November 2017, made up of a mix of academics and directorates. The group is so far working towards: • Improving the graduate employability of international students • Embedding good practice in building an integrated community • Supporting progression between different stages and awards • Establishing a hardship fund for international students A new Student Experience Framework aims to globalise our students’ outlook, from overseas travel to in-programme placements. A successful pilot in January saw 40 students visit Iceland, supported through the International Travel Awards scheme and led by the Student Experience team. Two further visits have since taken place to the USA and Hungary. 29
We have established a new Derby English Language Centre, which brings together all of our English language courses under the banner of the Institute of Education. The Centre’s provision, aimed at improving international students’ English language skills within an academic environment, will be delivered both at Derby and overseas, laying an essential pipeline for overseas students to progress to our degree programmes.
International collaboration and research This year, Derbyshire and Toyota City celebrate the 20th anniversary of their twinning agreement. The initiative supports our International Strategy by giving us a platform to enhance our profile in Japan with businesses and universities in and around the Toyota City area. Activities include cultural exchanges; a joint research project with a Japanese university focusing on nature connectedness and nature networks; opportunities relating to sports, with the city hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup; and collaborations in motorsport for student grand prix and race car design through joint student projects.
• Continuing our long-standing collaboration with Rutgers University in New Jersey, Professor Ashiq Anjum visited the Rutgers Discovery Institute – a leading centre for research in data science and high-performance computing. Professor Ashiq played a key role in a jointly published paper with Rutgers on Clusters, Clouds and Grid Computing. • A collaborative exchange took place in early March between our Business Management students, and our partners in Barcelona and Athens. Students were able to experience the same programme but taught in different countries over a two-week period. The scheme was a huge success and it is anticipated it will be continued in the next academic year. • Professor Paul Lynch, from our School of Environmental Science, has been supervising two PhD students at the Universiti Putra Malaysia on the use of plant cryopreservation to conserve medicinally significant herbaceous plant species. Both students have completed their PhD vivas and are now working with their supervisors to publish their research findings.
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BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT Derby has attracted £4 billion of investment over the past 10 years, and the city has the second fastest-growing economy in the UK. As a university, we recognise the part we play in providing businesses with the skilled workers, academic expertise and technological resources they need to thrive, as well as the valuable economic contribution we make to the UK.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Invest to Grow
Investment in research and working with others to share our expertise and facilities are crucial for our growth and evolution. We have continued to expand our collaborative research and knowledge exchange activities across a range of businesses, from international PLCs to local ownermanaged small businesses – all of which benefit our research and teaching, and the wider region.
Our Invest to Grow programme, now in its fourth year, continues to be a big success story, with more than 175 companies awarded funding across a wide range of sectors. The direct impact of this support to date has resulted in private sector investment of £72 million and over 1,000 full-time, permanent jobs created across the East Midlands.
Our £2.5 million portfolio of Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects, funded by Innovate UK, demonstrates our ability to apply our research expertise to industry challenges. During 2017/2018, we made significant investments in research, alongside high-profile research funders including Research England, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Innovate UK.
Funding for research and development Using economic development funding, such as the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), we have been able to provide research, development and innovation support to 384 small and medium-sized enterprises (between April 2016 and June 2018) across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Importantly, ERDF has also enabled us to increase our support to businesses through our Invest to Grow fund, and provide financial support to develop internship and placement opportunities for our students and graduates. In terms of University of Derby investment, we have committed to invest £2.4 million from April 2016 to October 2019, alongside ERDF.
EPSRC funding In July, the University received almost £430,000 funding as part of a wider £1.7 million Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) project, to be delivered in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, Bristol and Imperial College.
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY ECONOMIC IMPACT: £659M OUTPUT GENERATED IN THE UK £345M TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO UK GDP 6,546 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT JOBS IN THE UK* *Dependent on the University’s activities
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The Derby element of the project is led by Professor Angelo Maligno, Research Chair in Composite Materials at our Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering. The aim is to produce a real-world model for designing engineering materials and systems which are able to withstand demanding dynamic loads, in particular for the aerospace and railway industries.
As well as providing financial support, the programme has opened doors to wider collaboration opportunities and successfully facilitated links between businesses and the wider University of Derby network.
SureScreen Scientifics Derby-based SureScreen Scientifics received £68,430 from the Invest to Grow scheme to create a new bespoke DNA research facility and laboratory, focusing on environmental and ecological screening. One research project carries out DNA analyses of water samples taken from proposed building sites, to identify the presence of protected species like the Great Crested Newt. The new facility created more business opportunities and led to the recruitment of eight new staff. Two PhD students from the University of Derby also joined the team for added resource.
EPS UK Limited EPS UK Limited, based in Loughborough, specialises in designing innovative medium voltage switchgear solutions. After receiving £496,000 from Invest to Grow, the company developed new infrastructure and bought a larger site, allowing it to double its turnover and recruit 15 new members of staff. Following discussions with the government and Network Rail, EPS was invited to bid for a contract that would allow it to supply substations as part of the electrification for the UK railway network. The firm was awarded the contract as part of a joint venture with two other companies.
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Volunteering Framework Pledge
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT As a university, we take the civic role we have to play seriously and are committed to fulfilling this responsibility by offering support, and working closely with community groups and members of the general public, to help create opportunities and enhance lives. Continued investment into the community Five years on and our Community Fund continues to be a roaring success, granting over £13,000 to 12 schemes across Derbyshire this The University of Derby awarded a £1,000 grant year. The fund, to Whiffle Pig to deliver which was set creative workshops for people living with up to inspire neurological conditions projects that benefit local communities, has helped an elderly support group, contributed £800 towards St George’s Primary School library refurbishment, and funded activities for two Armed Forces education and awareness family days. Hannah Hallam, Development and Alumni Relations Manager at the University of Derby, said: “We are proud to be part of a fantastic city and county and we are always looking for innovative ways to invest back into the community.” 33
To build on the University’s commitment to supporting the community, we have pledged that 25,000 hours of volunteering will be given back to the community through the launch of a Universitywide Community Volunteer Programme. This comes off the back of our new Strategic Framework, which launched in June and encourages staff to work as a community, trusting and supporting one another, while building positive relationships that go beyond our teaching and researching.
E-Bike scheme launches The former Mayor of Derby, Councillor John Whitby, ViceChancellor Professor Kathryn Mitchell and Professor Malcolm Todd, Provost (Academic), at the launch of the E-Bike scheme in partnership with Derby City Council.
Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, staff and region. We are the first university to take part in the UK’s largest electric bike sharing scheme, in partnership with Derby City Council. Thirty docking stations, 12 of which are based at our University, are home to 200 bikes available to students, staff and the general public. This scheme allows people to conveniently travel around the city on a sustainable, low-cost method of transport. The benefits are plentiful, and tie in with Derby City Council’s aim to introduce a Clean Air Zone by 2020, improving air quality, people’s health and the economic growth and development of our society.
Fun-filled Community Day Our animal kingdom-themed Community Day was a huge success this year, with 3,500 people turning out to see what fun-filled activities we had to offer. There were plenty of things to keep all ages entertained, including climbing walls, inflatable assault courses, a scavenger hunt, robotics and 3D printing. Visitors had the chance to meet various tropical animals, try out different sports and get creative with crafts.
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Ed Hollands, Founder of DrivenMedia, appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2018
ALUMNI
DEVELOPMENT BAE Systems worker
University is a profound experience for many people – a journey of excitement, hard work and making friends for life. For many of our students, we’re much more than a place to learn; we’re a home from home. Whatever path they decide to choose, we are proud of all our alumni. Here, we share some of their successes with you. Alumni highlights Ed Hollands graduated with a First Class honours degree in Business Studies at the University in 2015 and now owns DrivenMedia, a company working with hauliers, advertisers and marketing agencies to use the sides of lorries as advertising space. Ed appeared on Dragons’ Den in February, and secured a £30,000 investment from Dragon Jenny Campbell in exchange for a 20% share in his company. In November, Robert Ward graduated with a Distinction from the University’s very first Behaviour Change Masters programme. Now, as a result of his research, submarine manufacturing workers are using protective skin creams after his findings changed the way a global defence company approaches aspects of employee health and safety. Robert is a full-time Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor at BAE Systems, and has designed a multi-faceted approach to integrate skincare into daily life at the firm to prevent contaminants from entering the skin of workers after a day’s work. 35
The Gin Spa, Glasgow
International Spa Management graduate Melanie Gullett has become the General Manager of the Gin Spa in Glasgow, the world’s first botanically inspired day spa, which opened in December 2017. The spa uses botanical products, inspired by gin, in all of its treatments and serves complimentary gin cocktails to guests.
When our alumni leave Derby, we want to continue to support them as they navigate their way through the future, and help them stay connected with the University and each other. Derby alumni can do this by: • Registering to receive your monthly e-newsletter for the latest benefits, news, events and continuous professional opportunities. Visit: www.derby.ac.uk/alumni • Connecting on social media
/DerbyAlumni
@DerbyUniAlumni
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search ‘University of Derby’
• Or contacting us on T: 01332 591368 E: alumni@derby.ac.uk
There is no better time to be involved with the University of Derby. With a growing reputation for teaching and research excellence, a strong student base and superb industry connections, our future is looking bright. A newly created three-year Research Chair in Intelligent Systems Engineering at the University has been made possible thanks to a generous donation by Derby businessman and owner of Derby County Football Club Mel Morris, which gives the University a unique opportunity to develop new approaches to artificial intelligence. Professor Paul Stewart, the University’s Director of Innovation, and Research Chair in Intelligent Systems Engineering, has been working with Mel, who has funded research activity in the field of healthcare and machine learning. The pair have created the Intelligent Technologies for Renal Dialysis (iTrend) programme, which addresses a fundamental problem with kidney dialysis: while the process keeps patients alive, it also stresses major organs leading to premature failure.
The iTrend programme has now been running for a year and the team has already developed a novel non-invasive method of measuring blood pressure, and the first iteration of a mechanical ‘human’ cardiovascular system (called ‘Dave’) on which the first-ever dialysis treatment on a ‘robot’ was recently performed. The mechanical human cardiovascular system
Be a part of the University’s ambitions To fulfil our ambitions, we need the support of those who passionately believe in the transformational nature of education and research as much as we do. Your donation to the University of Derby can help us make a difference to the individual experience and future of our students. To be part of the University’s ambitions, contact: Development and Alumni Relations Office, Room E702, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB T: 01332 591368 E: development@derby.ac.uk
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Alan Gifford
Honorary Master of the University Alan has worked in welding and quality management for over 40 years at International Combustion Ltd in Derby. He was made an Honorary Master of the University in recognition of his achievements in the field of welding and quality, his impact on manufacturing and his voluntary work in the region.
OUR HONORANDS
Daniel Hanson
Honorary Master of the University
Dame Margaret Beckett Honorary Doctor of the University
Dame Margaret Beckett has been the Member of Parliament for Derby South since 1983. She was the first woman to hold the post of Foreign Secretary and only the second to hold one of the Great Offices of State. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her commitment and achievements in public service, both regionally and in the national political arena.
Duke of Devonshire
Honorary Doctor of the University and Honorary Master of Arts His Grace the Duke of Devonshire KCVO CBE DL was installed as the University’s third Chancellor in October 2008. Peregrine Cavendish is the 12th Duke of Devonshire and custodian of the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. The Duke was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in appreciation of his service to the University of Derby and in recognition of his many other public and charitable works. In March 2018, the Duke was also awarded an Honorary Master of Arts, marking his contribution to the world of art as a collector and conservationist of important national and international works.
Kenneth Clarke
Jonathan Joseph
Honorary Doctor of the University
Honorary Master of the University
Kenneth Clarke CH QC has been the Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe since 1970. During his political career he has held several senior ministerial offices including Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Kenneth was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his commitment to public service and his support for its change of status from college to university in 1992, when he was Secretary of State for Education and Science. Sir Michael Craig-Martin, renowned artist, presenting the Duke of Devonshire with an Honorary Master of Arts 37
Daniel is a clothing and textiles designer and professional design consultant. In 1989, he established his company ‘Daniel Hanson’ in Nottingham, which is now an international brand with a reputation for producing the best nightwear in the world. Daniel, who studied fashion design at the Derby College of Art and Technology, was made an Honorary Master of the University in recognition of his contribution to fashion and his international success as a textile designer.
Jonathan, who was born in Derby and began playing rugby at Derby RFC when he was 10 years old, currently plays for Bath Rugby and represents England on the international stage. He toured with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand last year and took his place in the England squad for this year’s Six Nations. In recognition of his services to sport and his outstanding success as an international professional rugby player, Jonathan was awarded an Honorary Master of the University.
Stephen Page
Honorary Doctor of the University Stephen Page is Chief Executive of independent publishing house Faber & Faber Ltd, one of the world’s leading literary publishers. He has done much to professionalise recruitment to the publishing industry and his support for the University’s development of its MA Publishing programme has been invaluable. In recognition of Stephen’s contribution to publishing education and the creative industries, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate.
The Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern Honorary Doctor of Laws
Alastair held the position of Bishop of Derby from 2005 to August 2018. During this time he led the Diocese of Derby through significant changes and established a range of key partnerships between the Church and the community. He was a member of the House of Lords and the Church of England’s spokesman for international development and is committed to the fight against modern slavery. He was made an Honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his fight against modern slavery and his commitment to the University and the wider local community.
Kathryn Stone OBE Honorary Doctor of Laws
Kathryn has enjoyed a 40-year career in public service. She recently became Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, an independent officer of the House of Commons overseeing the code of conduct and rules for MPs. During her career she spent 11 years as Chief Executive of the charity Voice UK, representing the rights of people with learning disabilities who were victims of abuse and crime. She was awarded an OBE in 2007 for her services to people with learning disabilities. Kathryn was made an Honorary Doctor of Laws for her outstanding contribution to public service. 38
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HRH The Earl of Wessex visits the new STEM Centre
CAMPUS INVESTMENTS The hemi-anechoic chamber at the new STEM Centre
We continue to invest heavily in the overall University estate and this year have spent almost £10 million improving the facilities for our students and staff and providing state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces.
Multi-million STEM Centre opened
Laboratory refurbishments
New spaces
Our new £12 million STEM Centre was officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex in September 2017, in front of key stakeholders and industry representatives.
In September, the final phase of the £2.6 million laboratory refurbishments were completed for the College of Life and Natural Sciences. This was a technically challenging project as there were some complex mechanical issues to overcome, which included changing the skyline of the city with the removal and replacement of rooftop equipment.
Over at our Markeaton Street site, we delivered a new £1.1 million creative and learning space for our journalism students, which included new video editing suites, a social computing space and a pop-up TV studio.
The Centre, based at our Markeaton Street site, opened its doors to students, allowing them to benefit from solutions-focused and industry-linked projects, and enabling them to develop the technical and professional skills required for their careers after graduation. His Royal Highness was given a tour of the building, and met with staff, students and representatives from industry before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the opening. The Centre was built in response to the needs of industry in the region and is designed to provide our students with the best possible environment in which to study STEM subjects. Closing the skills gap is a key part of the Midlands Engine strategy and this is something we are committed to playing a major part in.
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The STEM Centre
The finished result provides our students with modern facilities that will allow them to thrive in their industry and explore new opportunities.
A fond farewell In October, we said goodbye to our Director of Estates, Ian Willgoose, who retired after 30 years spent at the University. Shortly after retiring, Ian was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2018, for his services to higher education.
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TOP 10 FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Advance HE Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2018
Ranked 29th in The Guardian University Guide 2019
TOP 20 FOR ACADEMIC
WELFARE
TOP 40 BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND
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Times and Sunday Times 2017
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THE Student Experience Survey 2018
Midlands Business Awards 2018
HEPI Fair Access table 2018
£200M INVESTED IN
76.2% EMPLOYMENT
2ND MOST RECOMMENDED
UK MODERN
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TOP 10 FOR STUDENT
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WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF FINISHING THEIR COURSE
International Student Barometer 2016
HESA 2016/17
None of our waste is sent to landfill. If it can’t be recycled it’s turned into energy
Accredited Fairtrade University
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