The University of York Vice-Chancellor’s report to Council, November 2007.

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The University of York Vice-Chancellor’s report to Council, November 2007

Vision & Aims The University’s vision is to be a world leader in: Generating knowledge through research Transmitting knowledge by teaching Applying knowledge for the benefit of society The University’s basic values are to: Encourage participation & openness, creativity & innovation, tolerance & academic freedom Provide equal opportunities for all Be a custodian of culture & knowledge The University’s aim is to be: One of the top universities in the UK & worldwide

York’s position In most UK top 10’s In the world top 100 UK University of the Year 2003 Chancellor’s Science City 2005 Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2006 & 2008

York’s characteristics Collegiate, inclusive & friendly 11,000 students (23% p/g, 19% o’seas, 79% state school) 3,000 staff & 800 on science park International In the world top 50 for staff & students Strong in research & innovation In the UK top 5 or 6 Beautiful campus in a historic city Dynamic Doubled turnover in last 7 years

External context Globalisation World competition to develop knowledge economies via universities Demographic changes World pop n rises from 6b to 10b in 2050 >65/<5 rises from 0.7 to 2.5 in 2050 Growth of technology (ICT)

Academic plan for the whole University £0.5b development to double in physical size onto Heslington East Academic & financial sustainability for all depts Increase internationalisation Increase research & innovation Increase student diversity Academic plan

Last year’s developments Campus Heslington East planning approval & phase 1 funding Barron & Scott Courts at Bleachfield & Language & Linguistics in Vanbrugh Finance & management New Chair of Council & Treasurer Departmental Reviews & Better Management Turnover up 12%, OCF of £13.6m and surplus of £3.9m (>2%) Academic New TFTV Dept & Law School (p/g) New degrees in Environmental Geography, Historical Archaeology & others New HYMS Dean 4 Athena Swan awards Research & innovation York-JEOL Nanocentre, IEE, IPUP, Graduate PPE & Centre for Applied Human Rights Restructured Science City York Exemplar in Sainsbury review

Next year’s challenges Campus Heslington East phase 1 (infrastructure, TFTV, Computer Science, Electronics & new Goodricke) & phase 1A Berrick Saul building (HERC) Heslington West improvements Finance & management Review Senate Maintain Departmental Reviews & Better Management Maintain increased turnover, OCF & surplus Academic Internationalisation QAA & RAE Launch u/g TFTV & Law Biomedical, NMR, Financial Services, Modern Studies & Environment research centres NSS, EIO & careers Corporate Plan

Conclusion York is a top ten UK & world class university We make major economic & cultural contributions to society Exciting developments are underway We have a challenging year ahead