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Cardiff and the Welsh Language

Cardiff and the Welsh Language

Posted on 15 October 2014 by Mairwen Harris

Our commitment to Welsh culture, on which the health of its language so much depends, is outlined in the The Way Forward 2012-17. Here it is stated that we aspire to be a “world-leading” institution, which as well as striving for research excellence, fulfils its “social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales and the world.”

Universities UK (UUK) International Unit visit to Brussels

Universities UK (UUK) International Unit visit to Brussels

Posted on 14 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

As Chair of the UK HE International Unit I led a delegation to Brussels on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 October. In that role I meet members of the European Commission and […]

Official opening and showcase event for the Students’ Union new venue

Official opening and showcase event for the Students’ Union new venue

Posted on 14 October 2014 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

The University has invested £3 million in a new 3rd floor venue for the Students’ Union and I attended the opening in my role as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience […]

UEB 13 October 2014

UEB 13 October 2014

Posted on 13 October 2014 by Mairwen Harris

UEB discussed the programme for the Away Days the following week. Agreeing that the main sessions will be on the financial model, research income and NSS assessment and feedback targets. […]

Diamond Review of Higher Education Funding

Diamond Review of Higher Education Funding

Posted on 10 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

Back in Cardiff today and I attended the third meeting of Sir Ian Diamond’s Review of Higher Education Funding in Wales. The Minister for Education, Huw Lewis AM, established this review […]

Anglo-Swedish-Scottish Higher Education Policy Seminar

Anglo-Swedish-Scottish Higher Education Policy Seminar

Posted on 10 October 2014 by

I attended this event organised by the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education (LFHE) at the University of Edinburgh. The seminar provides a forum for Vice-Chancellors and senior HE managers from […]

The Edge Foundation Finance Committee

The Edge Foundation Finance Committee

Posted on 9 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

The Edge Foundation was set up ten years ago to raise the status of technical, practical and vocational learning. As an Edge Foundation trustee I attend a number of meetings […]

Fulbright Commission Board

Fulbright Commission Board

Posted on 9 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

I attended my first Fulbright Commission Board meeting today in London.  The Board of Commissioners are made up of seven members (of which I am one) appointed by the UK […]

Leadership Foundation for Higher Education (LFHE)

Leadership Foundation for Higher Education (LFHE)

Posted on 7 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

The LFHE was established in 2004. Its aim is to design and deliver exceptional leadership and organisational development for higher education institutions thus enabling transformational change. As one of 12 […]

Academic Promotions Reception

Academic Promotions Reception

Posted on 6 October 2014 by

This evening I attended a reception for academic staff who were promoted during 2013/14.  The Vice-Chancellor gave a warm welcome and congratulated our guests. The evening was spent meeting staff […]