Meeting updates

Green energy – powering the future

Posted on 18 November 2019 by Colin Riordan

At our annual University Executive Board away day in September we had a PESTLE session to explore the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental risks, challenges and opportunities facing the University.  We will share future PESTLE sessions in our blog. I invited Professor Jianzhong Wu, Head of Department for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School
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Digital disruption: Are robots taking our jobs?

Posted on 13 November 2019 by Colin Riordan

At our annual University Executive Board away day in September we had a PESTLE session to explore the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental risks, challenges and opportunities facing the University. We will share future PESTLE sessions in our blog. I invited Professor Phillip Brown, Distinguished Research Professor, from the School of Social Sciences
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Three challenges for Higher Education in Wales

Posted on 17 October 2019 by Colin Riordan

At our annual University Executive Board away day in September we had a PESTLE session to explore the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental risks, challenges and opportunities facing the University.  We will share future PESTLE sessions in our blog. I invited Professor Calvin Jones, Deputy Dean for Public Value and External Relations, Cardiff Business
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Major presence at Eisteddfod

Posted on 31 July 2019 by Hywel Thomas

Many colleagues have been hard at work at Welsh cultural festivals this summer to showcase their research and teaching. Thousands of people came to our tent and enjoyed our hands-on activities at both the Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay and the Tafwyl festival in Cardiff. I attended both events and was impressed by the excellence
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UEB, 11 June 2018

Posted on 11 June 2018 by Mairwen Harris

It was noted that Professor Stephen Bentley would be standing down from the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering Dean of International role on 31 July 2018 and would be replaced by Professor Omer Rana. The recent submission to Welsh Government for GCRF funding had been successful. It was noted that the College of Physical
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UEB, 4 June 2018

Posted on 4 June 2018 by Mairwen Harris

It was noted that the first meeting of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board had been held. It was noted that around 160 staff were attending today’s Technicians’ Conference at which the Technicians’ commitment and action plan were being discussed. It was noted that of the 12 CDT bids submitted, seven had been selected
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UEB, 14 May 2018

Posted on 14 May 2018 by Mairwen Harris

Senate had been advised of the appointment of Professor Kim Graham as PVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise from 1 September 2018. The Vice-Chancellor had attended the Russell Group meeting at which issues with match funding requirements were raised. There had been some recent Twitter activity in relation to the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), it
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UEB, 30 April 2018

Posted on 30 April 2018 by Mairwen Harris

It was noted that that the Vice-Chancellor had attended the GW4 Council; the Water Security Alliance was discussed and is seen as a model for further collaboration. It was noted that the Schools of Medicine and Social Sciences had been successful in their applications to Athena SWAN and had both achieved a Bronze award. A
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UEB, 16 April 2018

Posted on 16 April 2018 by Mairwen Harris

It was noted that Professor Boyne had been appointed as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen from 1 August 2018 and congratulations were extended to Professor Boyne. It was noted that industrial action over pensions had been suspended. The town hall meetings for students and staff scheduled for this week would go ahead
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