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Professor Eeva Leinonen. Deputy Vice Chancellor. University of Hertfordshire. 24000 students 2000+ staff Global network £180mil turnover Diverse population Leading business-facing university in the UK. Academic Studies. Health and Human Sciences Pharmacy/PG Medicine Business School
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Professor Eeva Leinonen Deputy Vice Chancellor
University of Hertfordshire • 24000 students • 2000+ staff • Global network • £180mil turnover • Diverse population • Leading business-facing university in the UK
Academic Studies • Health and Human Sciences • Pharmacy/PG Medicine • Business School • Humanities, Law • Education • Engineering • Information Sciences • Art, Design, Film, Music
Research – Selective and International • Research Assessment Exercise • Pharmacy, Pharmacology • Physics, Astro-Physics, Computer Science • History, Philosophy, Literature • Psychology, Education • Computer Science • Engineering • Health • Business
“A new model of a university through far-reaching engagement with business, community and international partners, shaping the future success of our graduates operating in the global environment, and advancing the prosperity of our region”
New Strategic Plan • Through the ‘Business Lens’ • One of only five HEIs funded to deliver on business interface – £4.2mil for 2 years
Education & Skills Select Committee - March 2007 “… more universities need to take a lead from the University of Hertfordshire and the approach it has taken to education and business…”
Learning and Teaching • Blended Learning University • StudyNet – Managed Learning Environment (approx 10 years) • Strong strategic approach and staff development • Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CETL) - £4mil + • Blended Learning Unit (BLU) • Learning and Teaching Institute
Learning and Teaching Strategy • A learner-centred approach • Enhancement of quality • Integration and use of technology • Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity • Employability and entrepreneurship skills • Internationalising the curriculum • Supporting and enabling staff
Supporting and Enabling Staff • All new staff attend a professional development programme – PG Certificate/Diploma • Accredited towards a national Higher Education Academy professional scheme • Continuing professional development framework – ‘dual professionals’ • Career structure for teaching-focused professionals • Changing ‘mindsets’
Some Highlights… • Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching • National Learning and Teaching Fellows • External funding (e.g. CABLE project – THES award short-listed) • National and International conferences (e.g. International Blended Learning Conference in June)
Professor Eeva Leinonen Deputy Vice Chancellor