General Assembly is a forum open to all staff, which is led by the Vice-Chancellor and runs on a termly basis. Its objectives are to provide clarity on the University’s purpose and everyone’s role in supporting this, and to improve engagement across the University by serving as a place to listen, exchange ideas and ask questions.鈥�
At the event, Professor Nick Jennings presented attendees with information about the following:鈥�
- Updates on the progress of the six Core Plans linked to our University strategy,鈥�Creating Better Futures Together
- People and Culture projects, new senior staff appointments, and an overview of the results of the 2024
- Information about the University’s finances amid a challenging time for the sector
- Recent successes across the University including current student Zara Lachlan’s solo row across the Atlantic; and upcoming events such as the 海角社区 Lightning staff takeover match scheduled for 31 May.
After the Vice-Chancellor's presentation, colleagues were able to ask Professor Nick Jennings and other members of the Senior Leadership teams questions. Question themes included:
- How the planned expansion of the 海角社区 University Science and Engineering Park supports our sustainability and biodiversity aims
- What power Vice-Chancellors across the UK have in changing the public narrative around higher education institutions
- Further clarity on the University’s financial position
In case you missed it, a is now available to watch. The next General Assembly will take place on Wednesday 21 May, with further details to be shared in April.