Introduction Martin James Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Address

2 nd VC address – open to all To celebrate success To launch strategy and KPIs To present the first change projects A chance to talk to UEB members Welcome A key moment for the University

League table and NSS success Growing external and media profile Sense of ambition based on solid foundations Dedicated and hard working colleagues A strong sense of community Our success A University on the move

Our landscape is changing rapidly Our new strategy is needed Standing still means decline Government desire for competition Teaching Excellence Framework Student expectations Consumer and Marketing Authority CSR in November – austerity continues International competition Jo Johnson MP Minister of State for Universities and Science

Success requires pro-active engagement Implementation begins now Changing what we do requires ─determination ─commitment ─taking some risks and accepting not everything will work – and with a no blame culture! Our strategy is ambitious We need to use our KPIs to measure progress We need to be BOLD to secure our future

The key challenges We need to be open for change WE need to do more of some things WE need to do some things differently WE need to be prepared to stop doing some things entirely

Growing our research and innovation profile Transforming our education Developing our international outlook An efficient, effective and agile university We can make it happen

Grow volume and quality of research Engage more people – leadership Extend impact and engagement – REF Increase funding to grow capacity Publicise success to build reputation Growing our research and innovation profile International recognition for research with impact

New thematic areas for research, innovation and education 1.Democratic Citizenship 2.Future and Emerging Technologies 3.Health and Wellbeing 4.Security and Risk 5.Sustainability and the Environment Resourced properly, led by Faculty Professors Recognised for addressing big societal cross-disciplinary issues Growing our research and innovation profile

Grow enterprise engagement Support CPD growth – CPD facilities? SME engagement – small business charter Help businesses grow – new start up facilities Support skills – High Level Apprenticeships Industry funded innovation projects Grow KTPs and business consultancy Recognised for supporting the economy Growing our research and innovation profile

Our Education Strategy must be BOLD Transforming our education Students at the centre A change of focus Provide what students and employers need and want Treat students as partners and customers Meet student expectations Meet employer expectations Comparable experience wherever students study Graduates developed with the Portsmouth hallmark

We need to be innovative in our approach Everyone will be affected Already happening ─Portfolio Review – the right programmes ─Future Technology Centre – new ways of learning ─Commit to career-enhancing activities Changes under consideration ─Transform student induction ─Review Academic year ─Elearning support structure ─Enabling student growth in new and challenging areas Transforming our education

An international mindset Student international opportunities TNE growth – to catch up with the sector Students on campus – grow by 30 per cent Multi-faceted opportunities overseas Our brand overseas We need leadership capacity – PVC international Developing an international outlook

Reducing bureaucracy – modernising our processes Realigning resources Transformational projects ─Review of procurement ─Registry: Transform ─Students at the centre – Student Hub project ─Estates master plan Efficiency and effectiveness Doing things where they work best

A new HR strategy Key leadership attributes Projects underway ─New workload model for academic areas ─Pay and reward review ─Review of PDR ─New programmes for staff development People make change happen Supporting our staff is key to success

We shall celebrate success We shall reward locally for what matters to us – staff voucher We shall grow staff benefits ─NUS Student Extra card ─Free doctorate study in areas that support the strategy ─Increase discount on staff studying ─New discount on dependants studying Appropriate recognition

Standing still is not an option Strategy sets a blueprint for success We do this from a position of strength Positive change will secure our future Success will happen if we all actively engage and support each other In summary Working together we can be confident about the future

Thank you Any questions?