Financial Statements 2017/18
Faculty of Science and Technology
A broader portfolio of STEM
The shift from schools to faculties in the past few years has meant the long-term position of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) has been considered and developed holistically on campus. We have broadened our portfolio to include new areas such as nutrition, pharmaceutical chemistry, data science and psychological therapies and interventions – which have all recruited well. Additionally, we have a robust review process in place to ensure the continuous development of innovative learning so our diverse student body is more employable upon graduating.
We have also successfully differentiated the modes in which we offer degrees, providing more choice for applicants. Innovations to our curriculum will continue and we will be launching the following new courses in the next academic year: — Apprenticeships in Computer Science and Natural Science — new degrees with integrated placements in Computer Science
— a foundation year in Sport. Impacting society for the better
We continue to develop strong links with a number of partners to enable us to reach potential students who might not otherwise consider a university education. We have undertaken a great deal of outreach activity with schools and communities across the country. Our STEM Festival is becoming a well-established date in the local calendar and this year we engaged with six schools and nearly 200 pupils, as well as over 100 members of the local community. The Festival gave young people the opportunity to explore STEM subjects through a variety of interactive activities and demonstrations, with the aim of inspiring them to become the scientists, engineers and mathematicians of tomorrow. We also delivered a strong presence at New Scientist Live and engaged with 71 local schools when the interactive STEM FAIR travelled to Thorpe Park, Surrey. Student involvement is a critical element of our outreach work, enhancing confidence and communication skills.
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Research that transforms lives
Earlier this year, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), announced support for 28 pioneering projects across the UK as part of the Year of Engineering. Our professor of bio-modelling and informatics, Richard Bayford, was awarded a Bright Ideas research grant to investigate nanoparticle imaging as a method for drug delivery and cancer therapy – making us one of 17 universities to be awarded a grant. Professor Bayford is building on previous studies in imaging and cancer therapy and is investigating nanoparticles for the first time.
Dr Fabia Franco, one of our senior lecturers in psychology, is leading on research investigating the benefits of music therapy on cognitive function in partnership with the University of Padua, University College London and École Normale Supérieure in Paris. Funded by the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research, the project will work with 400 adults and use a novel neuropsychological Music Cognitive Test to assess their cognitive functioning.
Building competent and confident students
Through our distinctive practice-based approach to learning, our students are not only developing adequate skills for the workplace but they are building the confidence they need to take their ideas forward. At the launch of London Tech Week, some of our students from Mechatronics made an impression on the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, helping him program a robot to drop a toy car onto a stunt track. We were one of three universities – and the only non-Russell Group university – selected to exhibit their innovative work in technology. Our students in Design Engineering and Maths also had the chance to impress with their ideas through their work with acclaimed designer, Moritz Waldemeyer, on an interactive display for the EditToronto 2017 exhibition at Canada’s Design Exchange.
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