Financial Statements 2018/19


above: Collaborative learning spaces


above: MDX Financial Marketing Lab


Improving the student experience


Many of our students work, commute, and are active members of the local community, so our timetable needs to be balanced and flexible. As part of our commitment to putting students first, we will now publish the timetable before the new academic year begins, and make as few changes as possible during the year. This will allow students to plan their commitments around scheduled teaching.


An IT Systems Functionality Review began in June 2019 to see where we need to develop our systems or change our processes. KPMG is working with us on the review and we are involving staff and students through a survey and workshops.


The new MDX Pavilion, an interactive learning, event, community and wellbeing space, was completed in June 2019. Part of a practice-based learning project, students designed and project-managed the structure, collaborating with various design and construction specialists.


We have outlined designs for more student accommodation at Platt Hall and Writtle House. These are at the first stage of a proposed planning application.


Looking ahead


Plans to improve the Fenella Building have been approved. Work will start in 2019 and includes replacing windows and adding a new ventilation system. We also secured funding for more seating in indoor and outside common areas.


We have a new contract with our caterer Chartwells. After running a procurement exercise during 2019, Chartwells were appointed. They were the clear, strongest competitor, with a transformative, financially sound approach to catering across campus.


Chartwells’ plans over the next seven years include a commitment to changes that will benefit our student demographic, with a £1.4 million investment in a production kitchen and storage. This will allow for more food and drink to be prepared in house, so that the cost of expensive “bought-in” products can be minimised.


In addition to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable approach, Chartwells will reflect the diversity of our staff and students in their offering. Our students will benefit from more Halal and Kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and wheat-free options.


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