Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
Excellence with a Purpose
Contents Foreword from the Chair of Council
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About the University
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Research with impact
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Learning, teaching and student experience
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Internationalisation 12 Living and working in Newcastle
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Role description
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Person specification
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Appointment process
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Facts and figures
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IFC
Foreword
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The Vice-Chancellorship of Newcastle University represents an outstanding opportunity for an inspirational leader to take the helm of an internationally diverse and thriving Russell Group university as we move towards the next exciting phase of our development. Our current Vice-Chancellor, Chris Brink, has transformed Newcastle University during his eight years in the role. Under his leadership, we have honed our reputation as a university with a strong sense of principle and a clearly defined vision not just of what we are good at, but also of what we are good for. This commitment to our role as a civic university is perhaps best articulated by our strapline – ‘Excellence with a Purpose’. Our excellence in research and teaching is directed to areas where we can make a real difference to society and this clearly strikes a chord with the increasing numbers of talented people who choose to study and work with us. We are now world-renowned for our work in addressing the challenges of ageing, social renewal and sustainability. Notable achievements include the UK Government’s backing for a new National Centre for Ageing Science and Innovation and Science Central, a 24-acre development in the city which is a test-bed for urban sustainability research. At Newcastle we have much to be proud of: the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed our reputation for international excellence and global leadership in many areas; our students are consistently very satisfied with
the quality of their education; and our campuses in London, Singapore and Malaysia are extending our reach beyond Newcastle. We are in a very strong position, but recognising that we cannot afford to be complacent we have embarked upon an ambitious programme of investment in the University’s research capability. This multimillion-pound initiative is supporting existing staff by making funds available to improve research facilities, equipment, resources and premises. It will also enable us to recruit new academic staff, researchers and PhD students through which we will develop the academic strengths of the institution with the aim of increasing our national and international academic standing and prepare for the next REF. Thank you for your interest in the role of ViceChancellor of Newcastle University. If you are an outstanding leader with the vision and drive to help us achieve our strategic aims, to build upon our strengths, motivate our staff and inspire our students to more and greater successes, I look forward to receiving your application. Mark I’Anson MBE Chair of Council and Pro-Chancellor
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About the University The University can trace its origins back to the School of Medicine and Surgery, established in Newcastle in 1834, and to the College of Physical Science, later Armstrong College, founded in the city in 1871. These two colleges formed one division of the federal University of Durham, the Durham Colleges forming the other division. The Newcastle Colleges merged to form King’s College in 1937 and, in 1963, when the federal University was dissolved, King’s College became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. The University’s name changed to Newcastle University in 2006.
We strive for excellence with a purpose, and to this end we are tackling three major challenges that have a significant impact on global society: ageing, social renewal and sustainability. We organise much of our research and teaching towards addressing these three Societal Challenge themes.
Today’s University is a thriving international community of more than 18,000 undergraduate and 6,000 postgraduate students from over 130 countries worldwide. Our mission as a world-class civic university means we apply our academic excellence to real-world challenges.
In each of these areas the University has been recognised with a coveted Queen’s Anniversary Prize. Our research into sustainable rural economies and societies, which has influenced policy and practice around the world, won most recently in 2013. In 2005 we gained the Prize for our innovative solutions to mine water pollution and in 2009 we were recognised for research into ageing.
The University’s main campus is located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, the cosmopolitan capital of North East England that enjoys a worldwide reputation for the quality of its cultural and social life. As a member of the Russell Group of researchintensive universities in the UK, we have a world-class reputation in the fields of medicine, science and engineering, social sciences and the humanities. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) placed Newcastle University 16th in the UK for Research Power and the vast majority of our research (78%) was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent. We also ranked: • 1 st in the UK for Computing Science research impact, 3rd in the UK for Civil Engineering research power and 11th in the UK for Mathematical Sciences research • 3rd in the UK for English (1st for impact), and in the top 12 for Geography, Architecture and Planning, and Cultural and Media Studies research quality • 4 th amongst UK medical schools for Clinical Medicine research intensity
We have extended our reach beyond the UK by opening two branch campuses. In 2008, in partnership with the Singapore Institute for Technology, we opened our campus in Singapore and now offer six degree programmes supporting more than 700 students. With the opening of Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) in 2011, we became the only UK university to have a fully owned medical campus overseas. NUMed delivers degrees in medicine and biomedical sciences to more than 500 students. The first doctors from NUMed graduated in June 2014. Opened in September 2015, our newest branch campus, Newcastle University London, provides full- and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes for students from all over the world, with an initial focus on business programmes. It also provides students and staff with increased links to national and international businesses. The University is joint 23rd in The Sunday Times/ Times 2016 rankings, 20th in the Complete University Guide 2015 and in the top 1% of universities in the world in the QS World University
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Rankings 2015, as well as in the top 200 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015. Last year, Newcastle University won the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team category in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards, receiving praise for its innovative programmes to develop leadership throughout the University and improve the diversity of those in senior positions. This is the second time the University has won this award in the last three years. The University’s financial position is strong and over the past few years we have invested over £150 million in our city-centre campus, creating new teaching, learning and social spaces. This includes a new Business School, the INTO 800-student teaching centre and a multimillion-
pound renovation of the Students’ Union. In terms of staff and student numbers, the University has recently grown more rapidly than comparable institutions, with income of more than £475 million in 2014–15. We are one of the largest employers in the North East of England, with approximately 5,780 employees, and our staff enjoy working here. In our latest staff survey, 92% of staff said that the University is a good place to work and we were placed in the top five of the best places to work, according to the Best UK University Workplace survey carried out by the Times Higher Education magazine. Our 180,000-strong global network of alumni in 200 countries and independent states around the world encourages mutual support and connects us with every type and level of industry.
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About the University Organisation and structure Led by the Vice-Chancellor, the senior management team (Executive Board) of the University includes a Deputy Vice-Chancellor and three Pro-Vice-Chancellors (PVCs) who provide strategic leadership on a University-wide basis for each of our three core academic functions: • Research and innovation • Learning, teaching and the student experience • Engagement and internationalisation Delivery of the core academic functions occurs in our three faculties, each of which is led and managed by a PVC: • F aculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) • Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) • F aculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE)
The remainder of the Executive Board is made up of the Registrar and the Executive Directors of Finance, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs. Each faculty consists of a number of academic units, typically schools or research institutes, each led and managed by a head. Currently, there are 27 academic schools, 13 research institutes and a further 38 research centres. The core academic functions and linemanagement structures combine to form the academic map of the University in which we envisage the faculties as vertical columns, with the core functions as cross-cutting institutional activities. Interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary activities are coordinated and supported by the functional PVCs. The academic enterprise is supported by a number of corporate activities within the professional support services, led and managed by the Registrar.
Distribution of academic schools HaSS
FMS
SAgE
Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Biomedical Sciences Dental Sciences
Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Arts and Cultures
Medical Education
Biology
Business School
Psychology
Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Combined Honours Centre Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Chemistry
English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Computing Science
Geography, Politics and Sociology
Marine Science and Technology
History, Classics and Archaeology
Mathematics and Statistics
Law School
Mechanical and Systems Engineering
Modern Languages
Civil Engineering and Geosciences Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has particular strengths in geography, planning and urban studies, financial economics and the economics of risk, education, English literature, linguistics and language sciences, and the creative arts.
University vision and mission
Our Faculty of Medical Sciences is based around four main themes: ageing and chronic disease; genetics and rare disease; cancer biology and therapeutics; and basic science underpinning translation.
• To be a world-class research-intensive University
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering encompasses the largest and most comprehensive academic resource for teaching, research and commercialisation in North East England in these three areas. It is particularly strong in civil engineering, electrical engineering and computing science.
Our vision is of Newcastle as a world-class civic university with a global reputation for academic excellence. This in turn is guided by our mission statement: • To deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality • To play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England In fulfilment of our mission, we have identified five key strategic objectives which are to achieve and maintain the following goals: • top 20 in the UK for research • top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction • a focus on three societal challenge themes of ageing, social renewal and sustainability • a significant international, national and regional profile and reputation • financial and environmental sustainability
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Research with impact
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The University has a strong ethos of supporting multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research based on our excellence within individual disciplines. We achieve excellence in those disciplines by focusing our research on key areas of strength. We are committed to excellence, but excellence with a purpose. We believe that it is not enough to ask simply ‘what are we good at?’, but we must also ask ‘what are we good for?’ As part of this commitment, we have identified institutional challenge themes of Ageing, Social Renewal and Sustainability. These themes address the demand-side of research by responding to the needs of both local society and global issues, ensuring that the work we do makes a difference to society, not only in our city and region, but also on a national and international scale. Our commitment to excellence with a purpose is reinforced by significant investment. Recent developments include the announcement of £20 million of government funding towards creating a National Centre for Ageing Science and Innovation at the University and the construction of a National Centre for Subsea and Offshore Engineering on the banks of the River Tyne. In partnership with Newcastle City Council, we are building Science Central – a city-centre development that will drive scientific advances and innovation in the region, creating jobs and a thriving community to grow the North East economy. We are investing £60 million in a new Urban Sciences Building, which will house our School of Computing Science and the Institute for Sustainability, creating world-class facilities from which to lead international research into digitally enabled urban sustainability.
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the independent assessment of UK universities’ research performance, we were ranked 16th out of 154 institutions for research power, a rise of one place from 2008. The vast majority of our research (78%) was rated world-leading or internationally excellent (4* or 3*), confirming our position as one of the most powerful research universities in the UK. The respected Leiden Ranking, which measures international research strength based on hard citation evidence, placed us 104th in the world, and our Medical School is ranked in the world’s top 50. Our attention is now firmly on improving our performance in REF 2020, and three support packages have been put in place to support specific projects to improve the University’s excellence in research: a £30 million Research Investment Fund; a £13 million Research Excellence Academy providing PGR studentships and early career fellowships; and a University Excellence Support Fund aimed at enhancing the performance and aspirations of all academics across the University.
Total research income 2014–15: £122.5m Value (£m)
Research led by Professor Doug Turnbull resulted in a change in the law so that a pioneering IVF-based technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases can be allowed.
Research Councils
32.3
UK charities
24.6
UK government and NHS
38.9
European Union
13.1
Industry and commercial
8.9
Other
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Research with impact From pioneering world-first medical and scientific breakthroughs to shining a spotlight on global issues in health, the environment and society, the research carried out by Newcastle University’s academics is helping to transform people’s everyday lives and influencing policymakers at the highest levels. World first for mitochondrial research In February 2015, Newcastle University research made global headlines when the UK became the first country in the world to approve laws to allow the use of a groundbreaking IVF technique known as ‘mitochondrial donation’ to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases. The technique was developed by Professor Doug Turnbull and colleagues at the University’s Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Research.
The other casualties of war The catastrophic destruction and looting of cultural property that has taken place in recent years in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Iraq, Mali and Syria are stark reminders of the fact that, once destroyed, cultural heritage cannot simply be rebuilt. As the first ever UNESCO Chair in Cultural
Professor Paula Moynihan.
Property Protection and Peace and one of only 756 UNESCO chairs in the world, Professor Peter Stone is leading the development and delivery of training and building new partnerships to mitigate the destruction of cultural property during conflict and strengthen the use of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as tools for peace.
Cutting global sugar consumption The amount of sugar consumed by people in industrialised and developing countries is stretching healthcare budgets as well as belts, but Newcastle University scientists are playing a key role in reversing this trend. Based on research by Professor Paula Moynihan, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended halving the threshold for the maximum amount of sugars people consume daily and policymakers around the world are now responding to the advice.
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Professor Ian McKeith.
Professor Sugata Mitra.
Tackling dementia
Inspiring the future of learning
Dementia devastates the lives of 36 million people worldwide and costs many billions in health care. Newcastle University research led by Professor Ian McKeith resulted in the first diagnosis and treatment of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) – the disease suffered by the late actor, Robin Williams. As a result of the findings, a class of drug known as cholinesterase inhibitors (CHEIs), originally developed for use in Alzheimer’s disease, are now recommended in national and international guidelines for the cognitive and psychiatric symptoms associated with DLB and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
A new model of learning created at Newcastle University is changing the culture of classrooms around the world. Professor Sugata Mitra developed the concept of self-organised learning environments following his ‘hole in the wall’ experiments, in which he placed a computer in a wall of an Indian slum and observed as children taught each other subjects from English to programming. The research brought Professor Mitra the 2013 TED Prize, and he used the $1 million prize to expand his work.
Powering smart grids of the future Smart grids and energy storage have the potential to revolutionise power networks by maximising the efficiency, availability and sustainability of energy. Newcastle University is at the forefront of this technology through Professor Phil Taylor, a world expert on smart grids and grid-scale energy storage. Professor Taylor advises the Department of Energy and Climate Change on energy storage, helping pave the way for the country’s low carbon transition. He is also behind Newcastle University’s Smart Grid Lab, built in close collaboration with Siemens, who recently named the University as one of its Global Principal Partners.
Advisory roles Others among our academics who are playing an important role in advising on national and international policy include Professor Phil Blythe, who is chief scientific adviser to the Department of Transport providing strategic advice to ensure the UK’s transport system is robust enough to meet future challenges. Professor Selina Stead, an expert in the sustainable management of marine resources, is a member of the global E15 Initiative Expert Group on Oceans, Fisheries and the Trade System. Meanwhile, Professor Dave Jones is helping the Department of Health create the next generation of health researchers in his role as NIHR Dean for Faculty Trainees. And agricultural and rural development policy expert, Dr Carmen Hubbard, is a member of the “Voice of the Researchers” panel set up to advise the European Commission on key policy issues around research.
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Learning, teaching and student experience
Newcastle welcomes enquiring minds and produces independent thinkers. Research-informed teaching engages students’ curiosity and fosters a dynamic learning environment. Students are at the centre of the learning experience at Newcastle, and their feedback lies at the heart of our Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy. We work in partnership with students to ensure that they are active, engaged members of our University community. Our guiding principle is education for life and the overarching aim of our strategy is to offer our students a challenging and transformative learning experience. Key among the objectives of the strategy are to deliver teaching of the highest standard and provide a fully rounded, enjoyable and formative student experience that supports the development of employability skills for national and global markets. Our students have access to some of the best facilities and student services in the UK. Learning is supported by a multiple awardwinning library service and 24-hour computing clusters. The Library boasts more than 1.5 million books and periodicals and over 500,000 e-books – one of the largest e-book collections in the country. Newcastle is also one of the best universities in the UK for student sport, consistently ranking highly in the British University Colleges and Sports (BUCS) league. Our on-campus Sports Centre includes a high-spec health and fitness suite, a strength training room, dance studio
and sports courts. Outdoor facilities include pitches for football, rugby, tennis, cricket and lacrosse, as well as two all-weather floodlit pitches, and we have a Water Sports Centre on the banks of the River Tyne. These factors combine to help us maintain our strong institutional performance in the National Student Survey (NSS) of undergraduate students, with 91% of 2015 respondents satisfied with the overall quality of their course. This placed Newcastle University joint sixth among comparable ‘full service’ (ie non-specialist) universities, and first equal, with Oxford, in the Russell Group. The annual International Student Barometer also demonstrates a continued strong performance in international student satisfaction. The University offers a range of ways in which students can access paid or voluntary work experience. Newcastle is among the top 20 universities in the country for our employment rate with 94.8% of our graduates going on to employment or further study, more than three quarters in graduate-level jobs. We are also one of the top 20 universities targeted by graduate employers in the UK. Our award-winning Careers Service supports around 30 student and graduate companies to launch each year and has recently seen a doubling in the number of students interested in exploring enterprise and entrepreneurship as a career choice.
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Internationalisation
Newcastle University aspires to be one of the world’s leading civic universities. We strive to achieve academic excellence that is relevant to the global challenges society faces and we are constantly operating on this international stage. Central to our internationalisation strategy is international presence and impact. We aim to grow and sustain our international reputation, profile and impact through a small number of high-quality operations and mutually beneficial partnerships and networks of partners that deliver academic excellence. By doing this, we aim to attract the world’s best academics, the best students, the best businesses and the best partners we can to support our commitment to developing an international experience here in Newcastle, and also at our branch campuses in London, Malaysia and Singapore.
Partnerships are developed not only where we share mission, values, goals and ambition, but also as a way to collaborate on teaching and research projects that address the needs and challenges of a global society. Significant collaborations with high-quality institutions, including Monash University in Australia, IIT Delhi in India, the Universities of Cornell, Indiana, Pittsburgh and Purdue in the US, Groningen in the Netherlands, and our strategic partnership with Xiamen University, in China, illustrate the scope and ambition of our internationalisation activities.
The first 20 medics trained by a UK university abroad celebrated their graduation at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia in June 2014.
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Living and working in Newcastle Newcastle is the cosmopolitan capital of the North East of England. Over the past 20 years, a cultural regeneration has changed the area beyond recognition, creating a stunning cityscape and a special place that rewards people who choose to visit, live, work, study and invest here. Today, Newcastle is a modern, compact and culturally vibrant European city with a strong identity. The city centre is easy to get around and offers excellent shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries and cinemas. The city centre is renowned for its stunning architecture with many fine buildings and streets including Grey Street, described by renowned architectural historian, Nikolaus Pevsner, as ‘one of the finest streets in England’. Once a busy industrial and commercial dockside, Newcastle’s Quayside is now packed with cafés, bars and restaurants from which to enjoy views of the River Tyne and its bridges. Neighbouring Gateshead, on the south bank of the Tyne, is now famed for its contemporary culture and iconic structures, including BALTIC, converted from a landmark industrial building in the 1990s and now a major international centre for contemporary art, the Sage Gateshead concert
venue occupying a curved glass and steel building designed by Norman Foster, the Stirling Prizewinning Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North. Sports fans are spoilt for choice in Newcastle, with regular top-flight football, rugby and basketball fixtures taking place in the city. Gateshead Stadium brings international athletics to the region, while the world-class Durham International Cricket Ground plays host to county, one-day international, Twenty20 and Test matches. Nearby, Close House golf resort is listed among the UK’s top 100 golf courses and, every year, the world’s largest half marathon, the Great North Run, attracts some 57,000 participants and many thousands more spectators. The region is steeped in history. The Northumberland coast and its historic castles,
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designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are only 30 minutes’ drive to the north, while to the west lies Hadrian’s Wall world heritage site. South of the city is County Durham where the ancient City of Durham is complemented by a heritage coastline and rural towns and villages. Exceptional transport links connect the city and region to the rest of the UK, Europe and beyond. Newcastle International Airport is just over 20 minutes’ from the city centre by car or public transport, from where there are direct flights to and from London (Heathrow and Gatwick), Dubai, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Paris, New York and over 65 other destinations around Europe, together with frequent flights to most major domestic hubs. The East Coast mainline provides direct access to London by train in less than three hours and Edinburgh in just over an hour, with trains running approximately every 30 minutes. The A1(M) motorway links the area to London, Edinburgh and other major UK cities. Getting around Newcastle on foot or by public transport is much easier than in many other urban centres. The modern, integrated transport system includes an extensive network of local buses and
the Metro which connects the airport, city centre, coast and Sunderland. Services are reliable and good value and make commuting extremely easy. Our region is one of the best value places to live in the UK based on the average cost of living, and property is significantly more affordable than in many other parts of the country. From carefully restored Victorian terraces to contemporary city-centre apartments, semirural locations to a seafront home, the region offers a wealth of choice in accommodation. Newcastle’s hospitals have an international reputation for excellence in health care, and the University works in close partnership with the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our National Health services are some of the best in the country, and our hospitals – including the Royal Victoria Infirmary and the Freeman and Queen Elizabeth hospitals – are also significant employers. Education here also has a strong reputation, with a choice of excellent state and private schools, several FE colleges and of course our world-class universities.
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Role description
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Newcastle University is positioned for a further period of significant development. The next Vice-Chancellor will be an individual with considerable leadership qualities, energy and ambition. She or he will help to shape a dynamic agenda, while embodying the values and culture of the University as a whole. Given the opportunities for Newcastle University on the national and international stage, it is expected that the next Vice-Chancellor will bring strong connections with the key bodies and contexts that influence higher education and research. She or he will engage with students, staff and stakeholders regionally, nationally and internationally in order to build upon our strengths in research and teaching, to secure future investment and to enhance further our position amongst our international peers. The Vice-Chancellor is the chief academic and chief executive officer of Newcastle University and is accountable to the governing bodies; Court, Council and Senate. She or he is responsible for the effective leadership and management of the University with ultimate responsibility for the delivery of excellent student outcomes, academic research of global importance and ensuring that the University is a great place to work and that it is efficient and effective in its operations. The Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University will: • l ead the promotion of the University nationally and internationally to raise the profile and reputation, ensuring the University is positioned at the highest possible level globally • p rovide exceptional academic leadership evidenced by a high performance in the REF and further development of the interdisciplinary approach embedded in the societal challenge themes designed to contribute to the solution of real-life issues • d evelop and strengthen the portfolio of research funders that are attracted to work with Newcastle University, including public, private, political and philanthropic sources, to enhance further our international research reputation • e nsure that excellence with a purpose is delivered across research, teaching and professional service provision • l ead on and promote parity of esteem between teaching and research, ensuring that Newcastle University is well placed to respond to future demands on teaching, including the proposed Teaching Excellence Framework • s upport the identification of innovative opportunities for new models of education delivery, maximising the use of IT solutions • p romote an aspirational culture that ensures all staff and students are enabled to develop and succeed • e nsure that collegiality, consultation and trust are key features in making Newcastle a great place to study and work • e nsure that the University benefits from a diverse student and staff body by attracting, developing and retaining people with the greatest level of talent • l ead the development and promotion of high-profile, long-term strategic partnerships with industry to support collaboration and research funding
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Person specification The role of Vice-Chancellor requires an exceptionally skilled and experienced individual capable of providing academic and executive leadership within a large research-intensive university with a global presence. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate the entire University community through personally engaging with students, staff and stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic individual to build upon the established position of the University and to maximise its potential to deliver high-impact research and teaching on a global level. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: • s ignificant experience of taking a leading role in the strategic management of a large organisation, similar in scale to Newcastle University • t he ability to lead the organisation with conviction in taking bold and calculated risks and to have had similar experience, with positive outcomes • a track record of identifying and securing opportunities for organisational and industrial collaborations or partnerships to further strengthen the University’s impact nationally and internationally • e xceptional ability to lead and engage staff, students and stakeholders to ensure that the University delivers the very best student and research outcomes • e xperience of effective resource management within a complex and changing environment in order to demonstrate value for money and return on investment for key stakeholders and governing bodies • a demonstrable track record of developing teams at a senior level to maximise their potential and in identifying talented individuals as future leaders in the context of succession planning • l eadership in nurturing philanthropic relationships for the University with a view to seeking funding for initiatives with societal and REF impact • t he gravitas to be an international ambassador for the University and higher education in the UK as a whole • t he ability to engage and lead city, regional and national agendas that impact upon or are influenced by higher education • p roven ability to influence and shape opinion through experience of working closely with government departments, politicians and lobbyists with both a domestic and international focus • e xperience of working effectively across different nationalities with the ability to communicate, negotiate and liaise effectively within an international environment • s ignificant academic standing or credibility, ideally with a knowledge of, and most probably evidenced by, a strong personal record of achievement in both research and teaching • a strong sense of personal integrity, honesty and fairness with a track record of financial probity that will withstand rigorous scrutiny • c lear understanding and articulation of accountability and responsibility, ensuring that an empowering approach is taken to delegation
Appointment process
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The Council of the University now invites applications for the position of Vice-Chancellor. Newcastle University will be advised and assisted by the University’s executive search partners, Perrett Laver. Applications should consist of a full academic CV and a covering letter outlining your interests in and vision for the role. The deadline for applications for this post is midday BST on 11 April 2016. A Longlist Review Meeting between Perrett Laver and the Selection Committee will take place in late April. Perrett Laver interviews of longlisted candidates will take place throughout the month of May. The Shortlist Review Meeting will take place at the beginning of June and selected candidates will be invited to make informal visits to the University in June and the process will conclude with formal interviews taking place on 29 and 30 June. To express an interest in the post of Vice-Chancellor, please upload your application to Perrett Laver’s website www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2413.
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Facts and figures
Home and overseas students (Academic Year 2015–16) Undergraduate
Home (UK&EU)
Overseas
Total
Overseas campuses
Grand total
14,867
2,303
17,170
1,254
18,424
47
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60
14,914
2,316
17,230
1,254
18,484
Total
Overseas campuses
Grand total
Full time Part time Undergraduate total Postgraduate
60
Home (UK&EU)
Overseas
Full time
2,147
2,554
4,701
22
4,723
Part time
1,323
137
1,460
29
1,489
3,470
2,691
6,161
51
6,212
18,384
5,007
23,391
1,305
24,696
Postgraduate total Total
Distribution of students by faculty (Academic Year 2015–16) Faculty
Full and Part time
Medical Sciences
4,783
Science, Agriculture and Engineering
6,793
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
11,815
Total
23,391
NUIS, Singapore
NUMed, Malaysia
Grand total
560
5,343
745
7,538 11,815
745
560
24,696
UK
NUIS, Singapore
NUMed, Malaysia
Grand total
Academic
2,505
30
62
2,597
Professional support
1,962
17
36
2,015
Distribution of staff (Academic Year 2015–16)
Specialist
482
Operational
679
Total
482
5,628
47
13
692
111
5,786
Degrees awarded (Academic year 2014–15) Undergraduate
4,320
Postgraduate
3,754
Total
8,074
Financial information Income for the fiscal year 1 August 2014–31 July 2015
Expenditure for the fiscal year 1 August 2014–31 July 2015 Value (£m)
Government funding grants
70.4
Value (£m) Running academic departments
164.6
Student tuition fees
205.7
Providing academic services
31.7
Funding for research projects
122.6
Running the University
57.3
Maintaining our buildings and facilities
51.2
Providing residences and catering
19.9
Doing academic research
87.6
Other expenditure
16.1
Income from residences, catering and other sources Income from investments Total
71.0 5.5 475.2
Total
428.4
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