17 September 2007 Professor Eeva Leinonen Deputy Vice Chancellor

17 September 2007 University of Hertfordshire students staff Global network £180mil turnover Diverse population Leading business- facing university in the UK

17 September 2007 Academic Studies Health and Human Sciences Pharmacy/PG Medicine Business School Humanities, Law Education Engineering Information Sciences Art, Design, Film, Music

17 September 2007 Research – Selective and International Research Assessment Exercise Pharmacy, Pharmacology Physics, Astro-Physics, Computer Science History, Philosophy, Literature Psychology, Education Computer Science Engineering Health Business

17 September 2007 “A new model of a university through far-reaching engagement with business, community and international partners, shaping the future success of our graduates operating in the global environment, and advancing the prosperity of our region”

17 September 2007 New Strategic Plan Through the ‘Business Lens’ One of only five HEIs funded to deliver on business interface – £4.2mil for 2 years

17 September 2007 Education & Skills Select Committee - March 2007 “… more universities need to take a lead from the University of Hertfordshire and the approach it has taken to education and business…”

17 September 2007 Blended Learning University StudyNet – Managed Learning Environment (approx 10 years) Strong strategic approach and staff development Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CETL) - £4mil + Blended Learning Unit (BLU) Learning and Teaching Institute Learning and Teaching

17 September 2007 Learning and Teaching Strategy A learner-centred approach Enhancement of quality Integration and use of technology Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity Employability and entrepreneurship skills Internationalising the curriculum Supporting and enabling staff

17 September 2007 Supporting and Enabling Staff All new staff attend a professional development programme – PG Certificate/Diploma Accredited towards a national Higher Education Academy professional scheme Continuing professional development framework – ‘dual professionals’ Career structure for teaching-focused professionals Changing ‘mindsets’

17 September 2007 Some Highlights… Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching National Learning and Teaching Fellows External funding (e.g. CABLE project – THES award short-listed) National and International conferences (e.g. International Blended Learning Conference in June)

17 September 2007 Professor Eeva Leinonen Deputy Vice Chancellor