1Welcome Event – 16 March 2015 How does the University Work? 16 April 2015 Dr Paul Greatrix Registrar

Welcome Event – 16 March The University in Brief Overview Governance Management Organisation Other issues

Welcome Event – 16 March University Overview (2014 UoN global) Total students:43,765 Undergraduate students:30,973 Masters students:5,942 PhD students:3,622 UK / UNMC / UNNC:33,369 / 4,548 / 5,848 Non-UK students studying in UK:9,276 (28%) UK turnover (£/year):£560m + Staff (across all campuses):8,000 + Truly international International campuses

Welcome Event – 16 March Current Position Research Excellence Framework 2014 Teaching Quality National League Tables International League Tables Financially Sound Well Managed Distinctive Mission

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8 Organisation of the University Aims of the University: “The Advancement of Knowledge the Diffusion and Extension of Arts Sciences and Learning the Provision of Liberal Professional and Technological Education.” Chartered institution since 1948: –“both a teaching and examining body” –“to provide instruction in such branches of learning as the University may see fit” –“to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge” Translation of the Charter: –Statutes, Ordinances & Regulations

Welcome Event – 16 March Governance of the University - Council Supreme and executive governing body Majority external members Members: Officers (President/Pro-Chancellors, Vice-President, Treasurer) External members (up to 10) Vice-Chancellor & Pro-Vice-Chancellors Staff representatives (up to 5) Student representatives (2) Council elects its President and Vice-President

Welcome Event – 16 March * also reports to Senate Audit & Risk Committee Remuneration Committee University Executive Board Honorary Degrees Committee * Council Nominations Committee Finance Committee Safety Committee

Welcome Event – 16 March Powers of Council Election of Officers To be the employer To confer titles and honorary degrees To draft/enact Statutes To manage financial affairs, including investment and property, authorise buildings and borrow funds against property To enter into contracts To review instruction and teaching and to make provision for research To redress grievances

Welcome Event – 16 March Governance of the University - Senate Responsible for the academic business of the University Subject to Statutes and Ordinances Regulates instruction and teaching Promotes research Reports to Council on academic matters Can declare an opinion on any matter relating to the University Formulates academic organisation

Welcome Event – 16 March Governance of the University - Senate Senate Members: –Vice-Chancellor (Chair) –Pro-Vice-Chancellors –Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Provost, UNMC and UNNC –An academic representative from each international campus –Vice-Provosts and Faculty Deans, UNMC and UNNC –Faculty Executive Deans and Associate Deans of the Faculties –Heads of Schools –Chief Information Officer –Chair of Quality and Standards Committee –Assistant PVC, Teaching & Learning and Assistant PVC, Research –Professors who are not Heads of Schools (10) –Non-Professorial and Research Staff representatives (30) –Students’ Union President and 7 student reps

Welcome Event – 16 March University Executive Board Senate International Strategy Board Honorary Degrees Committee also reports to Senate as required Promotions Committee Research Board Research Ethics Committee Senate Disciplinary Committee Teaching & Learning Board Knowledge Exchange Board

Welcome Event – 16 March Infrastructure & Environment, Hospitality Services, Executive Project Management Finance, Business Services, Corporate Systems, Internal Audit, IT Services, Procurement, MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE Academic & Student Administration, Careers & Employability, Community Engagement, Governance, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications & Recruitment, Management Information, Planning Support, Professional Development, Safety, Strategy, Planning & Performance, Student Services Registrar Chief Estates & Facilities Officer Deans of Faculties Chief Financial Officer PVC Academic Planning Vice-Chancellor Heads of School PVC Research Research, Graduate School PVC External Engagement Business Engagement, Campaign, Alumni Relations, Lakeside PVC Internationalisation International Strategy PVC Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning, Library, Learning Resources PVC & Provost, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus PVC & Provost, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China Assistant PVCs, Internationalisation x 4 Assistant PVC, Strategic Planning & Project Support Deputy Vice-Chancellor University Strategic Plan, Risk Management Assistant PVC, Strategic Planning & Project Support

Welcome Event – 16 March ACADEMIC ORGANISATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM The University has five Faculties, which consist of the following Schools: ArtsSocial SciencesScienceEngineering Medicine & Health Sciences English Humanities Cultures, Languages & Area Studies Business School Contemporary Chinese Studies Economics Education Geography Law Politics & International Relations Sociology & Social Policy Biosciences Chemistry Computer Science Mathematical Sciences Pharmacy Physics & Astronomy Psychology An integrated Faculty structure including the Departments of: Chemical & Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering Architecture & Built Environment Health Sciences Life Sciences Medicine Veterinary Medicine & Science

Welcome Event – 16 March HE: the National Picture Significant funding issues – short, medium and long term More competition: Unlimited recruitment (from 2015) and new entrants Widening Participation Greater Accountability Employer engagement Internationalisation (but immigration challenges) MOOC mania Even more financial challenges General Election

Welcome Event – 16 March University: future developments Project Transform Campaign for Nottingham Saving and investing Putting students first – learning from National Student Survey Next Research Excellence Framework 2020 Delivering University strategy – Strategy 2020 Incident Management Developing tomorrow’s leaders and getting the best out of all our staff Delivering excellent services Supporting and visiting the international campuses... All of these will involve all of us, one way or another

Welcome Event – 16 March Shared mission and aims Ambition for the University Optimism about the future Building a first class administration dedicated to supporting excellent research and teaching Recognising that effective management is a key contributor to success We all work together

Welcome Event – 16 March Further details and information For information on Committees, etc. see: For further details about University structures, history and other data go to: Blog: