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Vice-Principal Regional Engagement & Regional Recovery VICE -PRINCIPAL REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT & REGIONAL RECOVERY APPOINTMENT BRIEF Closing date: noon on 30 June 2021 Reference number: WVBZB WELCOME FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL Dear Candidate, The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need for the University of Aberdeen to play a strategic role in the north-east of Scotland's recovery and development. This role in regional recovery is a contemporary expression of the University’s 1495 foundational purpose of being open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others. An ambitious leader with a clear vision and strong interpersonal skills is required to drive this area of the University's work. The position of Vice-Principal (Regional Engagement & Regional Recovery) is an important role in our Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will work alongside the other members of the senior team to implement our Aberdeen 2040 strategy. The Vice-Principal (Regional Engagement & Regional Recovery) will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a strategy for the University to make a comprehensive and effective contribution to economic, social, and cultural recovery and development in the north-east of Scotland. This will support the identification of new regional development opportunities and collaborations, expanding our links with external partners to ensure responsiveness to regional priorities as well as enhancing our work on entrepreneurship, start-ups, consultancy, and commercialisation. The Vice-Principal will also have oversight of our commitments as a Civic University and our engagement with community planning. This is a dynamic and progressive time for our University as we work to achieve the commitments made in our strategic vision for the future, Aberdeen 2040, which was launched last year to mark the 525th anniversary of our foundation in 1495. I am hugely enthusiastic about this key position and the benefits it will bring to our world-leading institution and the north-east of Scotland in the years ahead. I hope that you will share this vision and wish to join us in this critical leadership role at the University of Aberdeen. Professor George Boyne Principal and Vice Chancellor 2 UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others Aberdeen is a broad-based, research intensive University, which puts students at the centre of everything it does. Outstanding in a wide range of discipline areas, Aberdeen has also been credited for its international reach and its commercialisation of research ideas into spin out companies. The University has over 16,000 matriculated students and 3,600 staff representing 130 nationalities. We encourage bold thinking, creativity and innovation, and we nurture ambition with many opportunities for professional and personal development in an inclusive learning environment which challenges and inspires. CURRENT CONTEXT The University will build on our significant achievements in 2021 and beyond. Underpinning our high performance and significant growth is a £100m investment in Aberdeen’s estate which will include the completion of a new Science Teaching Hub, the regeneration of the historic King’s Quarter, and a new Business School building. The University has also recently invested in 50 new academic posts, and 2020 saw the launch of 5 Interdisciplinary, cross-institution Research Centres that will catalyse world-leading research in our areas of research strength. The 5 Interdisciplinary Challenges are: Energy Transition; Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity; Environment and Biodiversity; Data and Artificial Intelligence; and Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing. The University of Aberdeen is a recent recipient of The Queen’s Anniversary Prize, awarded to recognise world- class excellence in innovation and practical benefit to people and society. The University was given this award for health service research leading to improvements in academic and clinical practice and delivery of health care. INTERNATIONAL Aberdeen is also increasing its international presence, positioning the University as a global organisation, and growing its collaborations overseas, such as its partnership in Qatar. We are proud to be the first UK University to operate on a dedicated campus in Qatar. Phase 1 of this partnership with AFG College has successfully recruited over 700 students. Phase 2 will see the creation of a substantially larger campus, with capacity for at least 5,000 students and research activity. For further information on our Qatar campus, visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/qatar/. 3 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW In 2019/20 the University achieved an income of £233.8M which is an increase of £5.3M on the previous year despite the pandemic, resulting in an underlying surplus of £6.5M. This reflects the steady progress over recent years in the University’s financial position and the steps that have been taken to overcome the challenges resulting from Covid-19 over the past year. Further information on the University’s financial position is available in our Annual Report and Financial Statements: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/annual-report-accounts--7872.php 4 ABERDEEN 2040 On our 525th anniversary as a University we launched Aberdeen 2040, our strategic vision for the next 20 years. Our strategic vision is underpinned by the University’s 1495 foundational purpose, which bears ongoing relevance today: “Open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others”. Our strategy sets out two core activities: Education and Research and four strategic themes which will shape our learning and discovery, underlined by 20 commitments we have made against each theme. For further details on the Aberdeen 2040 strategy, please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/2040. OUR EDUCATION: Recognised as the Scottish OUR RESEARCH: Researchers at the University of University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Aberdeen have been at the forefront of innovation Times Good University Guide 2019, we remain true and excellence throughout the centuries, to our roots as an ancient Scottish university, generating insights in medicine, science, combining breadth and depth in our degree engineering, law, social sciences, arts and programmes and drawing strength from the quality humanities. This research has contributed to five of our research. Our flexible curriculum encourages Nobel prizes as well as other awards such as the students to grow as independent learners and Queen’s Anniversary prize. Our research is therefore to thrive as graduates in the diverse intellectually rigorous, working within our workplaces of the future and become change- established areas of excellence as well as new makers across the globe. Our education is open to methods of enquiry. We will continue to generate all and we are setting ambitious targets to further new knowledge addressing economic and societal widen access. issues with ambition and imagination, ensuring that it is globally excellent and locally relevant. INCLUSIVE: We welcome students, staff and partners from all backgrounds, organisations and INTERNATIONAL: We connect with others and communities. We value diversity. extend our networks and partnerships around the world. We think across borders. INTERDISCIPLINARY: We innovate in education and research by generating, sharing and applying new SUSTAINABLE: We understand and nurture our kinds of knowledge. We learn together. environment, and take care of our resources, including our people and our finances. We work responsibly. Our pursuit of truth is grounded in the service of others. Working together, we will address five interdisciplinary challenges of our time as indicated below. 5 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 6 THE UNIVERSITY AND THE REGION OUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY The University of Aberdeen encourages our staff and students to work and live sustainably, and to lead by example for the good of the local community here in the north east of Scotland and in the wider world. We excelled in the 2021 THE Impact Rankings, which recognise universities for their social and economic impact, placed 57th in the world in terms of our positive impact on society As one of the oldest institutions in Aberdeen, we have historically been at the centre of the life and success of the city and region, and we continue to play a leading role in supporting the economic, social and cultural life of local communities and organisations. The University works in partnership with local authorities, industry, the third sector, political representatives and local communities, including being a key partner within the Aberdeen City Region Deal and Opportunity North-East, to support economic recovery in north east Scotland and beyond. Through this work, the University is committed to supporting the placemaking agenda of the north east of Scotland, supporting it to be recognised as an excellent place to live, to work, to study and to visit. For example, many online courses have been made available to help people gain new skills that contribute to our region, in addition to the regional discount scheme which has been created to support local people and business to either retain and/or upskill in light of the impact of Covid-19 on the local economy. The University is also committed to being a Civic University, and work is underway to progress our Civic University Agreement, which is a commitment to make significant impact on the success of the areas in which we are located and bring real benefits to the local community. Our large-scale and high profile public events programme includes highlights such as the annual May Festival and International Women’s Day Conference, amongst other year- round events and an annual programme of services and commemoration events in the historic King’s College chapel. ABERDEEN AND ABERDEENSHIRE With a population of approximately 230,000, the city stands between the Rivers Dee and Don. This historic city has many architectural splendours and the use of its sparkling local granite has earned Aberdeen the name of the Silver City. Recognised as the energy capital of Europe, Aberdeen nevertheless retains its old-fashioned charm and character making it an attractive place in which to live, study and work.
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