Welcome to the ninth edition of the Research and Enterprise newsletter.
Fourteenth-century Persian poet Hafiz said, ‘The words you speak become the house you live in’. I am writing this piece on 2 April 2020, from my flat, under conditions that have never been experienced by my generation and thinking how right he was! This is my ninth day of working from home and it certainly is very different.
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The impact of COVID-19 on universities is undeniable. Nevertheless, the rapid adoption of remote teaching, learning opportunities and assessment by our sector has been impressive. Our own community’s commitment to delivering an online educational experience for our students has been breathtaking in its speed, breadth and creativity. When it comes to research and enterprise (R&E), the challenges are significant. We have been forced to cease some activities altogether, particularly those that rely on experimentation, laboratory time and fieldwork. We must also support our talented postgraduate research students (PGRs), by working hard to ensure that they are fully informed about the evolving situation and liaising with funding agencies to establish next steps. My heartfelt appreciation goes to our 麻豆果冻传媒 Doctoral College team, our Directors of Postgraduate Studies, our Postgraduate Research Coordinators and, of course, to Professor Andrew Church...
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Professor Tara Dean
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
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TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes