The College Strategic Plan aligns our work with the institutional objectives set out in The Way Forward. Here Professor Dylan Jones talks about the Academic Ambition and Vision of the Strategy, outlines the five thematic areas and explains how all members of the College community can contribute to its success.
Content written by Amy Stackhouse
Two new Head of School appointments have recently been made. Professor John Bligh took up post as Head of the School of Medicine earlier this month. John joined the University in 2010 as Dean of Medical Education and has been overseeing the C21 curriculum review. Professor Marcela Votruba is now Head of the School of […]
The College has made a number of appointments to support Academic Schools in areas of strategic priority. Find out more about the team on the College web pages – http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/bls/about/structure/index.html
The College is working hard to support academic activity. Some examples of work underway include: The College Estates Board has been established with representatives from each School, students, Estates and the NHS to bring together requests for building works and recommend priorities to be approved by College Board. The College HR Business Partner Kim Newcombe […]
In October 2012, more than 40 organisations involved with life science in the UK, including Cardiff University, signed a Declaration on Openness on Animal Research. They agreed to develop a Concordat that sets out how they will be more open about the ways in which they use animals in scientific, medical or veterinary research in […]
A consultation on the creation of an Institute of Medical and Dental Education was launched in April 2013, which drew on views from a wide constituency –staff and students, as well as external stakeholders – to formulate a way forward. The College is particularly grateful for the time taken by stakeholders in participating in the […]
The commitment of staff within the College has been recognised at the University’s Celebrating Excellence Awards. In their second year, the awards represent the University’s appreciation of staff who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution, and who are recognised for excellence in their work. Professor Gary Baxter, Head of the School of Pharmacy and […]
The College Board provides executive leadership to the Schools in the College, helping to formulate College strategy and policy as it relates to resources, performance and academic activities. It can also make recommendations to the College Pro Vice-Chancellor. The College Board meets regularly and its work is centred on realising the College’s ambition to be […]