Middlesex University


Financial Statements 2015/16


A Year in Review


Celebrating Success


Award-wining students, outstanding research and inspiring famous faces – it has been a year to remember at Middlesex. The year started with a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Blackman, joining the University as we said goodbye to Professor Michael Driscoll, who retired after 20 years in the role. Professor Tim Blackman joined Middlesex from the Open University. On joining, he said,


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I am very proud to be leading such a dynamic and diverse university with students from all walks of life. I have long admired this university for its teaching excellence and real world research.


In his first year, he has built on these strengths; in particular his vision for putting students first as partners and co-creators of educational success and promoting diversity as a signature strength.


Middlesex’s commitment in inspiring students and enabling them to develop their passions, ideas and skills was demonstrated in the Complete University Guide, The Sunday Times Good University Guide and The Guardian league tables this year when the University continued to rise in the rankings. Middlesex University is now the best modern university to offer a full spectrum of courses in London, reflecting the success of our student body.


Transforming Ambitions


Middlesex students are continuing to bring success to the University wherever they go. From competing in international competitions to collaborating with sector leaders, our students are pushing boundaries.


A documentary made by four BA Television Production students was broadcast on a national television station in Malta in a bid to raise awareness of epilepsy. The documentary named ‘Reason to Run’ was shot on location in Malta and followed the journey of local radio and television presenter Trudy who defied doctors to overcome epilepsy after an accident left her with seizures.


Three Middlesex teams of students from Accounting and Finance and Business Accounting competed in the IBM


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Universities Business Challenge. The competition is the UK’s longest established simulation-based competitive challenge for undergraduates and is designed to develop their employability and enterprise skills. All three squads reached the semi-finals of the competition.


Emily Witham BA Fashion Design


Third year Middlesex BA Fashion Design student, Emily Witham, displayed her ‘Tourist’ collection in Covent Garden during London Fashion Week this year. Emily’s collection is a colourful, humorous observation of tourist consumer culture, inspired by a summer working on Carnaby Street in central London. She was also one of the finalists of the FAD Fashion Scout event offering a £1,000 prize and a coveted industry placement.


Research for Change


Middlesex University invests in research that develops and enhances our students’ learning. Our research focuses on scientific, professional, business and creative challenges that engage with industry. Our research has real world impact that enhances the influence and relevance of our scholarship and reputation, and our teaching is informed by the latest research and practice.


One of the University’s new research projects is CRADL which is helping to save the lives of millions of premature babies. The project uses Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) to monitor babies’ breathing in real time. The Middlesex team hope that the three-year project will result in the system ultimately being incorporated into neo-natal clinics around the world helping to save 15 million babies born prematurely every year.


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