University Update Jon F Baldwin, Registrar Warwick Network 2008

Headlines Vision 2015 – Launch of University Strategy – Autumn 2007 International Gateway of Gifted Youth (IGGY) The Warwick Prize for Writing

Headlines Prime Minister opens Digital Laboratory Birmingham Science City International collaborations

Headlines Institute of Advanced Study Teaching Grid Research Exchange

Headlines Increase in research income Increase in highly cited researchers RAE – results expected on 17 December QAA Institutional Audit

Headlines Warwick’s telephone campaign hits £3m mark Opening of Indoor Tennis Centre - ‘BREEAM Excellent’ rating

Looking ahead … Work begins on new Clinical Trials Unit Redevelopment of the Butterworth Hall Redevelopment of the Students’ Union

Looking ahead … Warwick Commission 2 The Digital Press Campus Development Plan

Financial Challenges Current economic climate How is the University affected? –Government / public sector funding (HEFCE/TDA) –Research grants and contracts –Student income - overseas, independently funded –Commercial/business operations –Consultancy –Fundraising and development –Capital funding Opportunities?

University Income 2007/08: £350m

1980s - The Warwick Response 1980s heralded a period of greater state intervention and interference in university affairs Universities deemed to be unaccountable and contributing insufficiently to the economy and society Decade of considerable reform both in legislation and management culture Introduction of research selectivity, differential funding, competition and student choice Warwick suffered a 10% cut overall - very significant for a small university established for less than 20 years

1980s - The Warwick Response Recognition that the shift was cultural and permanent Determined not to spiral into self-pity and defeatism Optimism that academic success had been recognised and a willingness to take risks to secure greater independence and compensate for loss of government income Not seen as a crisis but as an opportunity to secure greater independence and freedom Slogan: “make half: save half” - adopted by the Council as central to a new strategy Search for ways of exploiting core activities both academic and non-academic (e.g. disciplines that might find new markets – Business School; but also existing activities like conferences, sports centre, language centre, overseas students)

1980s - The Warwick Response Rapid development of an idea that both generated income, encouraged innovation and also created a “story” about the University in which most could feel pride Every tribe needs a myth and set of beliefs: this became the Warwick Way, the new Warwick brand. For its 25th Anniversary, Warwick produced a book that recorded some of the significant events in its brief history: – student numbers grew from 5248 to –Staff from 659 to 973 –The percentage of income provided by the government shrank from 70% to 44% and that provided from “earned income” grew from 7% to 31%.

Today: The Warwick Response Maximising income Savings and efficiencies Look for new opportunities Creative thinking and new ideas Focus on strategic priorities UK university most likely to succeed

‘50 by 50’ - Delivering the Strategy Become an undisputed world leader in research and scholarship Sustain an exceptional teaching and learning environment Build on reputation as an international portal Enhance the University’s reputation with stakeholders in the UK Generate more income Supporting our strategic goals – –Improving the campus community –A fast, innovative culture –A socially responsible campus

Making the most of today Taking time to reflect on our roles and discuss key issues Networking / making contacts Breakout Sessions – Workshops and Discussions Marketplace – Science concourse ‘Graffiti wall’ – Science concourse Strategy Progress, Vice-Chancellor