My Week news archive

12 April 2021

VC Blog – From coping to flourishing

"We are obviously not a person, but institutions can, like people, be more or less happy, and more or less reflective and open to change." Our VC explores how to make universities happy again.

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31 March 2021

Inside Track | We have submitted the Research Excellence Framework, now what?

VC, Professor Simone Buitendijk, and DVC: Research and Innovation, Professor Nick Plant, celebrate the herculean efforts of colleagues across the University in putting together our REF submission.

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23 March 2021

Inside Track | Why research funding cuts won’t stop us working with the Global South

Universities are uniquely placed to be agents for progressive change. To drive down inequalities and make our world a fairer, more humane place with greater equality of opportunity for all.

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23 March 2021

Inside Track | Professor Simone Buitendijk – It’s important to take a break

In this Inside Track feature, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simone Buitendijk, reminds us of how important it is to make arrangements for taking our annual leave entitlement.

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22 March 2021

VC Blog - Is it OK to disagree?

"How do we ensure that we don’t become polarised and paralysed as a community when tension and conflict arise?" Our VC considers how we can learn from the discomfort of conflict.

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15 March 2021

Inside Track | Professor Neil Morris – Realising the benefits of our digital and online activities

In this Inside Track feature, I reflect on some of the success stories from our investments in digital technologies and online activities for our students, researchers and global learners.

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