Celebrating Projects: Past and Present

1. Celebrating Projects:Past and Present Wednesday 25 January 2012 #LTC2012

2. Project partners

3. Project Outputs • Toolkit published – web version www.amosshe.org/viptoolkit • Literature review, final report, 5+ published articles • 2 national launch events with 133 delegates in total • Over 20 external presentations including keynotes in Germany, the USA and Australia • Increased sector efficiency and professionalism

4. Multiple projects supported by the LGM Fund to enhance the governance of UK HEIs 2009-2011

5. Main Outputs • A research report on “What is an Effective and High Performing Governing Body in UK HE?” (2010) www.lfhe.ac.uk/governance/reviewinggovernance/schofield-effgb.pdf • A framework on “Identifying Governing Body Effectiveness in HE” (2011) www.lfhe.ac.uk/governance/reviewinggovernance/gbeffframework.pdf • Eight information sources on aspects of the roles of governing bodies in the “Getting to Grips” series www.lfhe.ac.uk/governance/govpublications/ • A web site for governors (2010) www.lfhe.ac.uk/governance/using/

6. Synopsis:A joint Plymouth University and Teesside University project to understand the new market space that the enterprise agenda is creating for the HE sector, and to explore and further develop the business models needed for its successful exploitation. Working closely with a ‘study family’ of eight institutions, the project examined the enterprising approaches taken by other HEIs, including the academic leadership and business models underpinning delivery. Recent media coverage: The Guardian: “University data resource tool: distinctiveness and decision-making” (Dec ‘11) The Guardian: “Positioning universities: how HEIs can develop distinctiveness strategies” (May ‘11) Times Higher Education: “UK mission groups set to dissolve in the ‘red ocean’” (March ‘11)

7. Key outputs: • A baseline map of 128 English universities’ market space to better understand where institutions are positioning themselves. • A good practice case study from each of the 8 study family institutions, ranging from an approach to embedding employability and enterprise skills into the student experience, to a Flexible Credit Framework. • A comprehensive and unique higher education data resource tool, allowing users to compare institutions, mission groups or user defined groups of universities, using an array of public domain sources such as HESA and DLHE. Study family universities: Aston, Birmingham City, Central Lancashire, Hertfordshire, Plymouth, Salford, Staffordshire, and Teesside. Website:www.enterprisinguniversities.co.uk

8. www.thelifeindex.org.uk

9. Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) index is a comprehensive performance improvement system • Developed specifically to help universities and colleges manage, measure, improve and promote their social responsibility and sustainability performance • Annual Performance Accreditation Programme • LiFE Improvement Centre provides a package of bespoke support services designed to help institutions get the most value from LiFE • www.thelifeindex.org.uk www.thelifeindex.org.uk

10. The experience of black and minority ethnic staff in higher education in England • Research with 12 HEIs in England Advisory groups members from: • Aston University • Birkbeck College, University of London • Birmingham City University • Bradford University • Higher Education Academy • HEFCE • HEFCW • Manchester Metropolitan University • Middlesex University • Swansea University • UNISON • Unite • Universities and Colleges Employers Association • Universities Human Resources • University and College Union • University of Bedfordshire • University of Bristol • University of Leeds • University of Liverpool • University of Manchester • University of the West of England • University of Ulster

11. Key Outputs • Literature Review - http://www.ecu.ac.uk/publications/experience-of-bme-staff-in-he-lit-review (researched by the Institute for Policy Studies in Education, London Metropolitan University) • Research report - http://www.ecu.ac.uk/publications/experience-of-bme-staff-in-he-final-report (conducted by the Centre for Higher Education Research and Information at the Open University and the Centre of Higher Education and Equity Research at the University of Sussex)

12. “Improving the quality, not quantity, of discourse about religion” Religious Literacy Leadership in Higher Education

13. 10 Vice-Chancellor champions appointed • 80+ senior managers from 60 HEIs attended at least one day workshop • Original research considered the role of religion in HEIs through interviews, policy analysis and focus groups Key outputs: • 24 case studies devised from real world examples • 9 religious literacy guides produced Resources and project outputs available at: www.religiousliteracyHE.org

14. LGMF-062: Delivery of nationally published statistics on higher education institutions via the web (heidi)

15. - Heidi (Higher Education information database for institutions) launched April 2007- Web-based management information tool for the UK HE sector- Dynamic extraction and manipulation of data- A not-for-profit subscription service- Student data (including NSS & some UCAS), destinations of leavers data, staff data, finance data, equality, EMS data..etc…- It can be used extensively to inform the business of the organisation: benchmarking; marketing; planning..etc…- 88.5% HEIs subscribed - www.heidi.ac.uk heidi@hesa.ac.uk

16. GMP*206: Internet-based software to estimate staff costs and GMP306: Provision of internet based software to estimate staff costs: follow-on work University of Leeds Pilot HEIs: Leeds Trinity; Bradford University; Leeds Metropolitan University. *Good Management Practice – HEFCE fund prior to LGM fund.

17. SiriusWeb, an internet-based software tool (calculator) to estimate staff costs, was launched in December 2002. • Provides enhanced accuracy and efficiency over traditional spreadsheet (or paper) calculations. • Still used today by 38 HEIs. Has been used at one time or another by over 70 HEIs. • Ongoing operation funded by small annual subscription to cover costs. • www.siriusweb.leeds.ac.uk

18. Janine Hamilton - SPCE Project Manager j.hamilton@leeds.ac.uk 0113 3443958 SPCE Website Sustainable procurement centre of excellence for higher education

19. Role of the SPCE • 4 Year HEFCE Funded Project with additional funding from DEFRA & DCSF; • Influence culture change within the HE sector; • Build Capacity – through training and guidance, and developing procurement professionals via targeted workshops; • Develop procurement professionals capability to influence supply chains – for all goods and services through relationship management techniques; • Address process issues – by use of sustainable procurement methodologies in order to develop good practice; • Develop and promote measurement & monitoring tools - such as the Flexible Framework, Whole Life Costing tools and enhancement of the Efficiency Measurement Model SPCE Website: http://spce.procureweb.ac.uk/

20. Guide to Renewable Energy in Higher Education Institutions March, 2011

21. Section 1: Strategic Investment Decision Making • Section 2: Procurement • Contractual Models • Project Risks • Supplier Selection Criteria • Section 3: Financial Incentives – Supporting Investment • Renewable Feed-in Tariffs • Renewable Heat Incentive • Other Incentives • Section 4: Renewable Power Technologies • Solar PV • Wind • Small Hydropower • Fuel Cells • Tidal and Wave • Section 5: Renewable Heat Technologies • Solar Thermal • Biomass • Ground-Source Heat Pumps • Anaerobic Digestion • Biomass Combined Heat and Power • Air-Source Heat Pumps • Geothermal • Website: http://www.energyconsortium.org.uk/page/best-practice-guides

22. Anglia Ruskin University • University of Bath • University of Birmingham • University of Bradford University of Bristol • Canterbury Christ Church University • University of Central Lancashire City University London • Coventry University • Cranfield University • University of Cumbria De Montfort University • University of Derby • Durham University • University of East London University of Edinburgh • University of Essex • University of Exeter • University College Falmouth Glasgow Caledonian University • University of Greenwich • Harper Adams University College University of Hertfordshire • Imperial College • The Institute of Science & Technology Keele University • University of Kent • University of Leeds • University of Leicester University of Lincoln • The University of Liverpool • Liverpool John Moores University University of Manchester • University of Northampton • Northumbria University Nottingham Trent University • Plymouth University • University of Reading Roehampton University • Royal Holloway, University of London • University of Salford University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University of St Andrews St George's, University of London • Staffordshire University • University of Stirling University of Sussex • UCL, London's Global University • University of Westminster University of Wolverhampton • University of Worcester • University of York

23. The representative body for technicians delivering: • Bespoke programme of CPD • Framework for professional recognition • Guidance on career development • Regional networking opportunities • Web: www.heated.ac.uk Twitter: #Heatedtechs

24. Benefits-Led IT at Newcastle Building capability to release the transformational power of IT for Higher Education HEFCE LGM Fund - LGM 198

25. Lessons learned • If you gain consensus on the benefits of your projects and your services, your IT department will perform better and will be recognisedas such. • Apply ideas early to real projects. • Involve opinion leaders – not just IS. • Use the benefits language and toolkit as a common language to bring people together. • Use innovative approaches to activities build engagement and energy. • colin.ashurst@durham.ac.ukalison@leadandtransformit.com • steve.williams@newcastle.ac.ukresearch.ncl.ac.uk/transform

26. SEED Sustainability Project: Shared Enterprise Empowering DeliveryLed by:The University of Northampton In partnership with:DeMontfort University The University of HertfordshireThe University of Lincoln

27. Key Outputs: • Researching collaborative approaches for improving sustainability in efficient and innovative ways. • Identifying how public sector organisations, in partnership with the private sector, can improve sustainability more efficiently by working together; in ways that can save and even generate money. • Identifying local partners’ targets and objectives for improving sustainability; then creating 'Shared Solutions for Sustainability' that positively impact on the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the county. • Developing a toolkit, events and presentations for national dissemination to HEIs in 2012/13 based on the learning gained; to encourage adoption of best practice by HEIs in partnership with their local communities. • More information at: www.northampton.ac.uk/seedor contact by email: seed@northampton.ac.uk

28. National Union of Students and HEFCE Good Governance Code of Practice A two year project to support the improvement of the governance of students’ unions, building stronger relationships between students’ unions and higher education institutions. This project was funded by the HEFCE; Leadership, Governance and Management Fund.

29. NUS and HEFCE Good Governance Code of Practice • 20 HEIs and Unions developed relationship agreements as a result so far • Charity Commission say the relationship agreements help clarify autonomy of unions • Helping all trustees scrutinise and develop the students' union strategy. • Ensuring all stakeholders are considered in the development of the students' union. • Helping students' unions enact anti-hate speech guidance. • Professionalising students' unions

30. Distinct A HEFCE-funded project that supports HEIs in identifying and communicating what makes them distinctive Oxford Brookes University Bournemouth University University of Bradford Do speak to Anna Myers or Sue Kershaw who are attending today

31. Distinct Resources to support you: www.distinct.ac.uk E bulletin – sign up at: contact@distinct.ac.uk LinkedIn / Twitter discussions: Distinct in HE Events: Final research outcomes and resources will be shared at events in May and June 2012

32. Managing Flexible Retirement and Extended Working Lives Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice in partnership with Equality Challenge Unit For further information and to receive copies of the project publications e-mail smanfredi@brookes.ac.uk This project was funded by the HEFCE under its Leadership, Governance and Management Programme Project web-site http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/hr/cdprp/flexible_retirement/

33. Objectives: to find out Current retirement trends Approaches to requests to remain in employment Methods employed to extend working lived Transferable lessons to UK HE from: America, Australia and other sectors Workability model Outputs Evidence-based approach to policy development Resource guide to develop good practice to manage flexible retirement and extended working lives Train the trainers workshops to manage without default retirement age Managing Flexible Retirement and Extended Working Lives

34. Involving 2007-11: Brunel University Exeter University Greenwich University Kent University Liverpool University Napier University Royal Agricultural College Sheffield Hallam University University College Falmouth University of Salford University of Wales Institute Cardiff University of the West of England Queen Mary, University of London The Management of Academic Workloads (MAW): A Community of Good Practice • Identifying good practice • Pursuing action plans • Sharing experiences • Extracting practical advice • Making policy recommendations Professor Peter Barrett Dr Lucinda Barrett www.research.salford.ac.uk/maw

35. Not the intended impact …! THE 2 April 2009

36. Universities should create consensually agreed policies / frameworks for MAW, centred on equity [Many now doing – but growing emphasis on £?] Heads of school do not have to wait for an institutional initiative, they can start things locally Staff and unions should actively engage in the development of equity-orientated MAW systems [UCU supportive, but concern also re “reasonableness” of overall workloads] The HE funding councils have the opportunity to provide a positive stimulus … by encouraging the use of MAW data to support TRAC reporting. [HEFCE policy has changed and now does this] Bodies like the HSE and ECU see potential in MAW data informing these issues and this deserves to be explored further. [Equity and MAW project in train] MAW Recommendations2009 – and [impact]