November Update
It has been a busy few weeks on campus welcoming new and returning students and it has been great to see the Atrium and Student Central so busy. I know…
Stepping Down as Vice-Chancellor
I am writing to let you know that I will be stepping down from my role as Vice-Chancellor and leaving the University of Bradford at the end of June 2013….
Annual Address Cancelled
I have had to cancel my Annual Address to Staff Assembly on November 22 2012 because I will be attending the MDIS Graduation Ceremony in Singapore. Over 1000 students will be…
Further Recruitment Update
You are probably aware of the current press coverage around recruitment across the Higher Education sector for the new entry in 2012. We have of course all been aware of…
September Update
The summer period is rapidly disappearing. I do hope staff managed to find time for research, writing and other things in between the sporting events of the last few months….
Recruitment update
The introduction of the new £9,000 fees and changes to government funding for Higher Education appear to have had a marked effect on Clearing and the behaviour of applicants this…
July 2012 Awards Ceremonies
As we come to the end of an excellent week of awards ceremonies I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all staff who have been involved with the celebrations….
Changes for the School of Lifelong Education and Development
I reported in my May update that the academic reviews had recommended the disestablishment of the School of Lifelong Education and Development. Senate and Council approved those recommendations at their…
June Update
The End of Term After the celebrations at what was (apparently) an epic Party on the Amp to mark the end of term the campus has been a lot quieter….
Guardian University League Tables
Today’s Guardian league table has seen a five place drop for the University. League tables vary, in the statistics and figures that they use, which goes someway to explaining why…