Strategy 2030 update
In the last edition we shared our new strategy for the University, Strategy 2030, which set out our ambitions for the next ten years as well as outlining our strategic priorities and commitments.
You can follow all the latest updates on our progress as well as read more about our commitments and plans on our website
Photo taken by Dr Dhara Malavia-Jones to promote scientists working in the field of antimicrobial resistance at the University of Exeter.
Strategy 2030 update
In the last edition we shared our new strategy for the University, Strategy 2030, which set out our ambitions for the next ten years as well as outlining our strategic priorities and commitments.
You can follow all the latest updates on our progress as well as read more about our commitments and plans on our website.
Dr. Dhara Malavia-Jones
Research Scientist at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, University of Exeter. Her research focuses on environmental and medical AMR in pathogenic fungi like Candida albicans and Candida auris.
A new look and a new structure
Our progress
Since our last edition we have made progress in several of our key priority areas, for example we:
- Launched the Future 17 – Sustainable development goals challenge program pilot
- Took part in Glastonbury 2022 in the Green Futures Field with a new Science Futures area
- Launched the Transformative education framework which focuses on advancing social justice through education and research
- Formed our Wellbeing, Inclusion and Culture committee which has already focused on our Race Equality Charter, a Leadership programme and a first draft of our mental health strategy
- Created an Exeter Civic University agreement with another two to follow with Cornwall and Devon & Torbay.
Our structure
To support Strategy 2030 we have also made changes to our University structures, moving away from our six colleges to three faculties, each championing one of our strategic goals:
- The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences; and
- The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.
Our professional services directorates have also been combined to form eight larger divisions that are better aligned to our strategic priorities.
The change in structures will build our resilience in the Higher Education sector, empower academic departments with clearer accountability and local decision-making. We hope this will lead to a more inclusive learning community, a better student experience and vibrant research culture.
Our brand
The third part of the process was our brand.
Last year we consulted with our community of staff, students and alumni, receiving thousands of comments and other pieces of feedback to a selection of potential designs. Common themes that emerged included a desire to celebrate our heritage crest, agreement that green is the right colour to represent us going forward and a need for our identity to reflect our status as a global institution. Thank you to all alumni who shared their opinions with us!
The final, successful brand design was launched in September of 2022.
To ensure we manage the process in the most sustainable way possible, updates will be made over time so you may still see the old logo occasionally at alumni events during the next year as we naturally replace assets.
Investing in our future
Our campuses provide vibrant, engaging, inspiring spaces with exceptional facilities that promote greater learning, innovation and collaboration and are used and enjoyed by students, staff, the local community and visitors.
The next ten years will see us invest £428.5 million in our campuses, estate and infrastructure. Here are a few of the new projects you’ll see on our Streatham Campus when you next pay us a visit.
Multifaith Centre
Soon to start is a project to build a new, flexible and inclusive Multifaith Centre in the heart of Streatham Campus.
The proposal is to build a dedicated Multifaith Centre to replace the existing Muslim prayer rooms and multifaith spaces in the Old Library and to create a new space for quiet reflection and multifaith activities, which promote respect, community and inclusion. This project will be on the grassed area opposite the South Piazza of the Forum. It will also house communal meeting space, a kitchen, a dedicated office for the Multifaith Chaplaincy Team and an external terrace area.
This project is due to start work in summer 2023.
Forum Kitchen
The Forum Kitchen is the newest outlet on Streatham Campus. It is a unique multi-purpose space for students, staff and visitors to meet, socialise, eat and drink.
It is located on the South Piazza of the Forum and features a range of food and drink concepts. The Kitchen is supported by independent local traders which provides a street market atmosphere. This provides a great menu choice as dishes change every time a new trader takes over a pod.
The space can also be hired out for private events or student society socials.
Creative Quadrant
A brand-new creative space has been built in the southeast courtyard of Streatham Court, at the University of Exeter Business School.
The new creative space demonstrates the School’s commitment to providing a world-class entrepreneurship business education. It aims to enhance the students’ learning journey by providing space to develop contemporary business skills in creative problem solving, technology, and the circular economy, and supports them in growing vital entrepreneurial skills to enrich their future career prospects.
The flexible new space will adapt to multiple requirements and new tools allow the students to experience different learning methods which will assist with educational delivery.
CREWW
CREWW is a new purpose-built facility for the Centre for Resilience Environment, Water and Waste, a partnership between the University of Exeter and South West Water (SWW).
Part funded by a £10.5 million grant from Research England and investment from both partners, CREWW will be the first purpose built, transdisciplinary research centre in the water sector.
CREWW will combine expertise in Geography, Biosciences, Engineering, Economics, and Psychology at the University with SWW industry colleagues to develop solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Including how best to manage our finite natural resources in sustainable ways, and how to protect and adapt those communities and habitats which are vulnerable to climate change and population growth.
The new centre will accommodate state-of-the-art, specialist laboratory facilities, and designated space to encourage collaborative research and training between academics and experts from the water industry, government and NGOs.
South West Water will play a leading role in the development and success of the new centre, investing over £20 million into the collaborative programme over the period of 2020-25, and beyond.
Developments are also taking place in Penryn, Truro and St Luke’s, which we will keep you updated on throughout the year in our email newsletters.
Alumni are always welcome to visit our campuses and take a look at how things have changed since graduation; campus tours are also available if of interest and can be booked online.
Find out more about our Capital Strategy and keep up to date with project news on our website.
