Author: Professor Karen Cox

As you will be aware from my previous communications, together with our very challenging underlying financial position and the financial impact of COVID-19, we currently … Read more

Following the meeting of the Senior Leadership Forum earlier this week, I wanted to give you the latest update on the progress being made to … Read more

I have to start with my continued thanks and appreciation to each and every one of you for all that you have done to support … Read more

We have reached the end of yet another week during which we have had to further adapt to the challenges of new ways of working … Read more

Following my update last month, our financial recovery plans have now been reviewed and agreed by Council. As I explained, our income no longer meets … Read more

This is always a time to look ahead and, for us, 2020 will be a year of change, challenge and opportunity as we prepare to … Read more

The University Council met recently to sign off our annual financial accounts, which show a deficit of £60m for 2018/19 along with a forecast of … Read more

I said in my last update that the external environment remains difficult and, in particular, the squeeze on our finances continues. We face ongoing challenges … Read more

There has been a lot going on over the last few weeks with new students joining us, current students returning and our Open Days taking … Read more

A warm welcome back to all colleagues at the start of new academic year. I hope many of you enjoyed a good break and are … Read more