Surrey
Ambition The University of Surrey is a With a beautiful and vibrant campus, we provide global EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING community and practical learning to of ideas and people, dedicated to
LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATION inspire and AND RESEARCH empower our students for personal and professional success.
Through our world-class research and innovation, we deliver
TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
on society and shape future digital economy through agile collaboration and partnership with businesses, governments and communities.
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WELCOME
PROFESSOR G Q MAX LU AO DL FAA FTSE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
AS WE MOVE FORWARDS INTO SURREY’S SECOND HALF CENTURY, OUR PEOPLE CONTINUE TO GROW OUR COMMUNITY, MAKING NEW DISCOVERIES AND UNFORESEEN CONNECTIONS.
The University of Surrey has always been who have just been awarded the Queen’s a pioneer. Since the University’s founding Anniversary Prize. Through decades of in the 1960s, and before that at Battersea ground-breaking research, these academics College, our community has thrived through have uncovered new links between diet and strong connections and collaboration with preventable disease, and brought about the outside world. We’ve formed close major changes in government policy. We’re partnerships with other institutions and all incredibly proud of their achievements. businesses, reaching across geographic There’s a real energy, momentum and boundaries, and used those relationships to ambition to Surrey. It’s always been part of bring potential to life. us, and I’m excited to now be able to share Above all, our strength is in our people. with you how we’re taking that energy forwards into the future. I hope you enjoy Surrey’s academics make extraordinary reading about our future plans - the ‘Surrey discoveries which address some of the Ambition’ - in this brochure, as well as world’s biggest challenges, while setting looking back at our fantastic achievements our students on their own paths of from 2017. Last year we marked 50 years in discovery and success. Guildford, and now we look forward to the Our intrepid spirit is no more embodied exciting new worlds we are only beginning than by our nutritional science colleagues, to explore.
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SINCE OUR FOUNDATION, WE’VE BEEN DEFINED BY Surrey THE ENERGY AND DETERMINATION OF OUR PEOPLE.
WE’VE WON A QUEEN’S OUR PASSION KICK-STARTED A ANNIVERSARY PRIZE FOUR TIMES GLOBAL INDUSTRY
HERE ARE One of the most prestigious honours a As a PhD student in the 70s, Professor SOME OF OUR university can achieve, we’ve been awarded Sir Martin Sweeting built a command ACHIEVEMENTS one four times: in 1996, 2002, 2011 and 2017. station for amateur radio enthusiasts – the beginning of the Surrey Space Centre and spin-out company Surrey Satellite Technology Limited.
WE’VE WON FOUR OSCARS, SEVEN GRAMMYS AND 12 BAFTAS
THERE’S A PIECE OF US IN EVERY DVD PLAYER AND SUPERMARKET Graduates of our world-renowned Tonmeister® degree course have taken the entertainment world by storm. In 1985 Professor Alf Adams helped make the digital age possible by inventing the strained-layer quantum- well laser, now used in billions of optical electronic devices including CDs, DVDs and supermarket checkouts. THAT EMBODY THE SURREY FROM A BRITISH ICON TO AMBITION. DRIVERLESS CARS
In 1958, alumnus Sir Alec Issignonis designed Britain’s most iconic car in response to the Suez oil crisis. Today, we’re trialling cutting-edge driverless vehicles.
6 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 7 Giving back INVESTOR BEN LEVINE HAS MADE A RECENT GENEROUS DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR FOR NEW WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH THAT’S HELPING generations TO IMPROVE EMERGING ECONOMIES.
BATTERSEA GRADUATE DR ERNEST LITTAUER AND HIS WIFE DEVEDA As CEO and co-founder of hedge fund LMR Partners HAVE PLEDGED A GENEROUS LEGACY TO HELP PROPEL FUTURE in London and Hong Kong, Ben is passionate GENERATIONS OF SURREY MECHANICAL ENGINEERS TO SUCCESS. about policy-relevant macroeconomics. His recent donation of £200,000 to Surrey’s School of Economics will fund an innovative research project that will inform monetary, fiscal and banking regulation policies, as well as improve our future understanding of new economic models in central banks, ministries and universities.
A long-term supporter of the University “Surrey thrives on new initiatives, educates Our School of Economics has worldwide influence, with many academics acting as economic advisers of Surrey, Ernest studied BSc Metallurgy a diverse population and ensures students’ to governments and leading financial institutions. and PhD Electro-Metallurgy at Battersea success, which results in high rankings. College of Technology (Surrey’s Our Centre for International Macroeconomics These are all things that Deveda and I predecessor) in the 1950s and 60s. has had significant impact on monetary policy in value too.” Ernest’s time at Battersea was the catalyst emerging economies in Asia and Africa. for his highly successful career – and a Rewarding achievement is particularly Ben discovered Surrey’s world-leading research in BEN LEVINE lifetime of giving back. this field first-hand from his father, Professor Paul important to Ernest and Deveda, and they CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, Levine, an expert in macroeconomics who’s worked He gratefully remembers the institution’s provide three prizes in the Department LMR PARTNERS for the University for 23 years. unique ethos, which gave students the of Mechanical Engineering to recognise freedom to research what they wanted “I want to fund quality students’ exceptional work. Alongside Ben said: “I grew up familiar with the quality of and instilled in them the confidence to the teaching and research at the University and research which will make a ERNEST LITTAUER their financial support, Ernest is also a succeed. These qualities enabled Ernest within the School of Economics. My career owes difference to fiscal policies founding member of the Friends of the “It’s exciting to know that to take his first step on the ladder of US a lot to academic economics and I am very aware around the world, and I your contribution is helping company Lockheed Martin, where he University of Surrey, established in the US of the importance of economics as a science and chose Surrey because of people. Targeted giving rose to the prestigious position of Vice- to support teaching, research and student the potential for guiding policy. I’m also keen to its reputation in this field. lets you see where your gift President and General Manager of Missiles achievement, and to enable donations. help provide opportunities for young researchers, I urge others to consider can make a difference, and and Space Research. particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.” donating to the University Ernest and Deveda continue to be a Surrey does a very good Ernest said: “I had a fantastic education Donations such as Ben’s have been vital in helping to support researchers who part of Surrey’s momentum and growth, job of finding something which put me in a position to move develop economic knowledge and expertise. have the expertise to tackle and their pledge will strengthen our that is of interest to each upwards at Lockheed. I’ve always Ben believes Surrey’s research will be particularly global challenges, help donor, developing it and been proud that Battersea College of academic provision and create incredible relevant for emerging economies as they continue solve practical problems and making it feel special.” Technology developed into the world-class opportunities for future generations of to converge with advanced economies and build on mentor future generations.” institution that is the University of Surrey. mechanical engineers at Surrey. recent decades of progress.
8 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 9 Forming CHEMICAL AND INDUSTRIAL bonds CHEMICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE NICK AMOTT’S PAST AT SURREY HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A MAJOR RECENT DONATION FROM THE GLOBAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FLUOR.
Our chemical engineering courses have over 100 years of history behind them, and today continue to produce highly trained graduates that are in great demand in industry. The courses’ excellent reputation is supported by our exceptional teaching facilities, which have now benefitted from Fluor’s support for over a decade.
A recent $300,000 gift from the Fluor Foundation will continue the transformation of our undergraduate labs, creating a new flexible work space with equipment and experiments that replicate real industrial facilities.
Nick Amott, who graduated from Surrey in 1978, has worked at Fluor for over 35 years and is a visiting professor at the NICK AMOTT University. Nick has long been an advocate for our Department FLUOR of Chemical and Process Engineering, and continues to energetically work today to build Surrey’s partnership with the “Many Surrey graduates work for us and company into the future. we have been running a very successful Nick said: “When Fluor decided to increase its philanthropic Professional Training year placement with support in the UK, I suggested Surrey because of its Surrey for years. The University gets an reputation for well-rounded and experienced graduates.” understanding of the graduates needed
Fluor has also supported our internationally-renowned ‘Hess in industry and the skills required, and Rig’, now reconfigured and completely upgraded as the ‘Fluor we get access to talented students and Pilot Plant’, which gives students experience of running a real engage with a wider network of people. chemical production process. The facility is so highly regarded “I am very passionate about Surrey and that each summer the Nobel prize-winning Organisation for the believe that together we are developing Prohibition of Chemical Weapons sends delegates to Surrey the next generation of engineers.” from around the world to train as chemical weapons inspectors.
10 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 11 NEVER standing still
DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM LIVES? THROUGH OUR CHANCELLOR’S APPEAL, YOU CAN HELP US BRING POTENTIAL TO LIFE.
Over the past 50 years, the University of Surrey has been the home of inspirational teaching, research and innovation that has changed the world for the better.
With your help, we can expand our research to create a brighter future, making the world smarter, safer and more connected. We can continue to educate the brightest and most promising students, irrespective of their background and origin.
Support from our alumni, friends and partners has played a critical role in our success in becoming one of the top universities in the UK. Our Chancellor’s Appeal, launched in 2017, enables you to play a role in shaping our future.
HELP US TRANSFORM STUDENTS’ LIVES Scholarships enable us to reward academic excellence, support research and allow students from all backgrounds to succeed. With your help we can increase the number of scholarships available to our high-calibre students and help them achieve their full potential, now and into the future.
TOGETHER WE CAN OVERCOME GLOBAL CHALLENGES With your support we can continue our pioneering work, which tackles some of the most pressing issues of our time: providing safe drinking water for billions of people around the world; developing technology to improve care for people with dementia; and discovering new treatments for human and animal cancer.
12 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 13 A Laying roots, global GROWING AND POINT OF VIEW giving back
OUR ECOSYSTEM OF GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS CONTINUALLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT EXTEND THE IMPACT OF OUR RESEARCH AND TEACHING. EXTENDS FAR BEYOND OUR CAMPUS.
OUR NETWORK SPANS THE GLOBE Since we planted our roots in Guildford We know that investing in young people is Our global outlook and impact is supported by a rich network of strategic partnerships in 1966, the University has been an an investment in the future of society. We’re with like-minded institutions around the world. For example, the University Global enthusiastic and active member of the local passionate about education. Our Widening Partnership Network (UGPN) is a collaboration with the Universities of Sao Paulo, North community, and we are passionate about Participation and Outreach Department Carolina State and Wollongong, which supports sustainable world-class research, giving back to our home. delivers a programme of activities to local education and knowledge transfer for the benefit of global society. The UGPN has state school students from backgrounds that In 2017, we have continued to offer the propelled forward 45 research projects in areas such as antimicrobial resistance, air are underrepresented at universities because people of Guildford sports, arts and pollution and climate change. we believe in giving opportunities to all business facilities, public programmes regardless of background. and resources, as well as learning and SURREY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY development opportunities through Communication is crucial to maintaining AT DONGBEI UNIVERSITY OF An ever increasing number of Surrey scholarship and community outreach. a good relationship with our neighbours. FINANCE AND ECONOMICS, CHINA students are discovering the life-changing Our staff and students also continued to The Students’ Union’s Community Zone (SII-DUFE) benefits of studying or working abroad build meaningful relationships through and the University’s Public Engagement In 2017 senior staff and students from Surrey as part of their course. Over 470 students voluntary work and charitable giving. team connect with the local community, and Surrey’s twice yearly newspaper Your and China came together to celebrate the spent time abroad in 2017, in countries from In the same way that we enjoy all the University keeps local residents informed. 10th anniversary of our joint venture, SII-DUFE, Argentina to Japan, as well as almost all EU entertainment and culture that Guildford one of the largest British higher education countries. In 2018, Surrey celebrates 10 years has to offer, we invite the public to enjoy We laid our roots in Guildford more than half programmes in China. The Institute is now set of partnership with the Santander Universities all that we have to offer. From stargazing a century ago, and in that time both the town to reach greater heights with the launch of a network, which funds student and staff evenings to sporting tournaments, our and the University have continued to grow new accounting and finance course and an mobility between universities from over calendar of events are as diverse as side-by-side. We support one another and expansion of our joint research activities. 20 countries worldwide. they are enjoyable. share in celebrations, challenges and victories, and will continue to do so for years to come.
14 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 15 THE 5G CITY OF THE FUTURE
A RETAIL REVOLUTION Delivery drones able to deliver EXPLORING orders, from retail to takeaways, NEW WORLDS direct to your home. A DIRECT LINE Virtual reality gaming that will TO THE UNIVERSE allow you to immerse yourself Mobile devices able to in another world, with video- control satellites by sending realistic content production and signals into space. ultra-fast connectivity.
BUILDING A 5G future
SMARTER LIVING LIFE-SAVING TECH Smart homes intelligent Wearable technology with THIS YEAR, OUR 5G INNOVATION CENTRE BEGAN TO UNVEIL THE enough to distinguish between the ability to save lives by people and adjust the lighting, reading vitals and sending NEXT GENERATION OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES temperature and music based information to your doctor or THAT WILL TRANSFORM THE WAY WE LIVE. AS WE TOOK THE LEAD on personalised preferences. to the emergency services. IN A NEW £16M TESTBED HUB PARTNERSHIP, DEMONSTRATED YOUR COMMUTE EUROPE’S FIRST AUTONOMOUS CAR, AND LAUNCHED THE REIMAGINED WORLD’S FIRST 5G DIGITAL GAMING INITIATIVE, THE ‘5G CITY Driverless cars with the OF THE FUTURE’ MOVED EVER CLOSER TO REALITY. ability to navigate traffic with real-time updates.
16 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 17 OPENING UP AND BEARING A coming gold together standard
WE CELEBRATED 50 YEARS IN GUILDFORD WITH THE FANTASTIC TEACHING WE OFFER HAS BEEN RECOGNISED OUR ‘FESTIVAL OF WONDER’ IN MAY 2017, INVITING BY THE AWARD OF A TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK GRADUATES AND LOCAL RESIDENTS ONTO CAMPUS (TEF) GOLD AWARD, WHICH MARKS THE UNIVERSITY OF TO WITNESS THE FASCINATING WORK WE DO. SURREY AS AN ‘OUTSTANDING’ INSTITUTION.
Over 6,000 students, graduates and local Our past students were also able to gather We’ve long been confident of the teaching we offer at the residents gathered for the Festival, which and reflect on their experiences with University of Surrey, with a tradition of great teachers and celebrated 50 years since the University Surrey, and on what the University means student-first course design, such as our Professional Training was established on Stag Hill, Guildford. to them today. Hundreds of graduates placements, going back decades. We were delighted in 2017 The Festival hosted student performances, gathered in an ‘Alumni Lounge’ to share when we were awarded a highly prestigious TEF Gold award live music, and opportunities to explore their memories, while a mini museum by the UK Government. They praised the way we stretch and science, technology and the arts – from showcased the University through its five support our students through rigorous course design and touring the solar system to extracting DNA decades. Emily Newman, from the class assessment, and recognised our innovative, personalised from strawberries. of 2006, said: “The day was fun. It was and well-resourced academic provision. rewarding to come back as an alumna The great people that make up Surrey The TEF panel were particularly impressed by the emphasis and see how the University is continually include a number of famous faces, many of we give to embedding Professional Training work placements evolving. That’s a really nice feeling.” which took part in the Festival. BBC Radio 4’s PROFESSOR JANE POWELL within our courses, and by how our staff energetically apply science presenter Jim Al-Khalili, a Professor For younger guests, there were VICE-PROVOST, EDUCATION their outstanding research to help shape our curriculum and in the Department of Physics, and Channel 4 professional coaching sessions at Surrey AND STUDENTS develop our students’ critical and analytical skills. ‘Supervet’ Noel Fitzpatrick, Visiting Professor Sports Park and interactive workshops Our students were also recognised as excellent, with in the School of Veterinary Medicine, were at the University’s School of Veterinary “Surrey students are talented and students from all backgrounds consistently achieving both on hand to talk to visitors about their Medicine – perhaps sparking the ambitious: they come from all outstanding results and a significant proportion progressing inspiring research at Surrey. We were imaginations of the next generation over the world and from diverse to highly skilled employment or further study. Like the also delighted to welcome actors Brian of Surrey students. backgrounds. They are very University itself, our students are also constantly learning and Blessed OBE and Dame Penelope Keith effective in bringing their varied applying their knowledge in new situations. OBE, and former Rugby Union player Sir Ian perspectives to shape the design McGeechan OBE. and delivery of our courses, to Professor Max Lu, Vice-Chancellor, said: “This is a wonderful participate in decisions about recognition of our world-class courses and our longstanding support and resources, and ethos of working with our students to put their learning experience, personal development and future career to define the character of our opportunities at the heart of our approach to education. An academic community.” education from Surrey gives students the best possible start in life and a passport to a global career.”
18 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 19 A FACILITIES THAT NET meeting global OF minds events
AT THE HEART OF SURREY’S DYNAMIC CULTURE SURREY SPORTS PARK PROUDLY HOSTED THE FIL IS A TRULY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY RATHBONES WOMEN’S LACROSSE WORLD CUP – DEMONSTRATED AT OUR FIRST CHINESE IN JULY 2017 – A CHANCE TO SHOWCASE OUR GRADUATION CEREMONY IN BEIJING. EXCEPTIONAL FACILITIES.
Held as part of the University’s golden The ceremony was also a chance to Sport has long had a home at Surrey but in recent years, with the anniversary celebrations, the ceremony welcome graduates to the University’s opening of the Surrey Sports Park, we’ve moved into a higher gear, was held at the Beijing Hilton in May 2017 vibrant international alumni community, enabling us to host global sports events and setting us up for great and saw Vice-Chancellor Professor Max Lu which spans 140 countries and connects sporting success in the future. and senior academic staff welcoming 300 over 105,000 former students, and to The FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup in 2017 saw us Surrey graduates along with their families outline our plans for a future Beijing host athletes from 25 different nations to compete for the title of and friends. Alumni Club. World Lacrosse Champions. England beat two-time champions The event was a wonderful opportunity During the event, an honorary doctorate Australia 10-9 in the third place play-off, securing the bronze medal to celebrate the achievements of Surrey’s was given to eminent scientist Professor with a dramatic golden goal – the team’s first Lacrosse World Cup graduates who are now going out and Tieniu Tan, a former Vice-President of medal since 2005. making a meaningful impact in the world. the prestigious Chinese Academy of Not only did we host the games, but our people were closely Sciences. Dr Tan has collaborated with Professor Max Lu said: “We’re proud to involved too: James Wild, Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at many of Surrey’s academics and serves KAREN ROTHERY educate young people who will contribute Surrey Sports Park and lecturer in BSc Sport and Exercise Science, on the Advisory Board of the Surrey-China to society and become the leaders of the worked with the England Women’s Lacrosse team throughout the CEO OF SURREY SPORTS PARK Academic Network. future, making a difference to the lives of tournament on strength and conditioning training. “Surrey Sports Park is people around them, and supporting and The Surrey Sports Park is continuing to build on the success of the incredibly proud to have developing local and global economies.” 2017 Women’s Lacrosse Cup event by hosting future Rathbones hosted this major event National Schools Lacrosse Championships, as we welcome school and we can happily children from across the country to the University with dreams of report that it generated PROFESSOR MAX LU being the next world champions. almost £4m worth of PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR Surrey Sports Park provides a range of opportunities for athletes to economic benefit to the “This event was a significant milestone, as it’s the first time we’ve train, improve, and compete on a national and international level, local community.” celebrated the achievements of our Chinese students in Beijing. Our and has hosted competitive events such as the 2010 Women’s Chinese students and graduates make contributions to the University that Rugby World Cup, 2013 Danone Nations Cup and the inaugural Paralympics GB SportsFest. The Park is also home to some of the make Surrey unique. I hope all our graduates have left Surrey with fond world’s top elite sports teams and athletes, and will only grow in memories, lasting friendships and a real sense of achievement.” significance in the years to come.
20 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 21 valueNUTRITIONAL SURREY’S PHENOMENAL BODY OF WORK EXPLORING THE LINKS BETWEEN FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH HAS BEEN RECOGNISED WITH A QUEEN’S ANNIVERSARY PRIZE FOR HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION.
The award was announced at a special one for food science in the country by ceremony at James’s Palace at the The Times and The Sunday Times Good end of November 2017. The Queen’s University Guide 2018 and the Complete Anniversary Prize is the highest honour University Guide 2018. that an academic institution can win, and Professor Susan Lanham-New, who has is awarded every two years by HM The been Head of the Department of Queen to acknowledge world-leading Nutritional Sciences since 2010, has research and teaching. played a vital part in establishing Surrey Surrey’s award recognises half a century as a centre of excellence in this field. of pioneering research in cardiovascular Professor Lanham-New said: “The fact that disease, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, the judging panel described Surrey’s work vitamin D, iodine and food labelling. Led in nutritional sciences as ‘exemplary’ gives SURREY’S RESEARCH HAS: by our Department of Nutritional Science, us a huge tick that our last 50 years of • Dispelled the myth that dietary cholesterol and the Food, Consumer Behaviour and effort have really made a difference. This increases blood cholesterol, which has resulted Health (FCBH) research centre, the work prestigious award is down to the passion in removing restrictions on egg consumption has not only brought about major changes and hard work of dedicated staff over many in government policy, but has also helped years, and the vision of inspiring academics • Improved our understanding of the impact of transform consumer perception through such as Professor D Joe Millward, who first vitamin D on bone health, in particular with media and public engagement activities. put Surrey on the map in this area.” research into ethnic populations
While conducting this vital research, Surrey The Department of Nutritional Sciences PROFESSOR has also educated over 3,000 future and the FCBH centre’s research continues, • Led to changes in policy for military training and SUSAN LANHAM-NEW practitioners. We were the first university and will no doubt discover more in the nutrition provision, through our work with the Institute of Naval Medicine in Gosport in the UK to teach dietetics and nutrition years to come. “Winning the Queen’s Anniversary Prize gives us together, and today are ranked number great credibility in the field of nutritional sciences • Prompted reformulation of pregnancy specifically, but also in science generally. We will supplements by demonstrating the link between continue to push forward to ensure that this opens iodine deficiency in pregnant women and lower up further opportunities for collaboration with IQ and reading ability in their children. partners both nationally and internationally.”
22 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 23 EXTRAORDINARY every day
THE 2017 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS HONOURED OUR STAFF WHO ARE MAKING TRULY EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY – ACROSS TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
An expert in Latin American literary and in leading journals in her field. Dr Bell said: “I cultural studies, Dr Lucy Bell recently won was thrilled to be nominated for this award, a £250,000 research grant to explore and even more so to win it. I’d like to thank the fascinating concept of ‘editoriales my colleagues in the School of Literature cartoneras’– a publishing movement based and Languages and Faculty of the Arts and on recycled cardboard, which is expanding Social Sciences who nominated me, and the access to literature in Latin America. dozens of colleagues, friends and family who Since arriving at Surrey in 2013, Dr Bell’s have supported my research since I arrived Working with pioneering work has been published widely at the University.” students, FOR STUDENTS
IN 2017 OUR STUDENTS APPROVED THE NEW STUDENTS’ UNION’S STRATEGY, WITH ITS EMPHASIS ON LISTENING TO AND SPEAKING UP FOR STUDENTS. WE ARE NOW FOCUSED ON ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION, INCREASING STUDENT SATISFACTION AND ENSURING THAT OUR WORK HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT.
DR RACHEL SIMMONDS MS LUCY EVANS DR LUCY BELL A LOUDER STUDENT VOICE ONE FAMILY, ONE COMMUNITY This year we launched our Liberation Committee, Relations with the local community continue to which represents students from typically flourish, with a growing number of Community Reps VICE-CHANCELLOR’S AWARD WINNERS 2017 underrepresented backgrounds. We have also volunteering their time to build relationships in the EARLY-CAREER TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY improved our popular Student Voice Forums, by local area. We’re continuing to work with University giving all student representatives the opportunity Dr Radu Sporea, Advanced Technology Institute Dr Rachel Simmonds, School of Biosciences and Medicine of Surrey Lettings to help students find safe and to voice what is affecting them and to be heard by AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP suitable accommodation. TEACHER OF THE YEAR those who can make a difference. Mrs Anna McNamara, Guildford School of Acting Mrs Laura Smythson, Centre for Wellbeing A HELPING HAND COLLEAGUE OF THE YEAR ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR Run by volunteers, our recently launched Nightline Dr Taryn Smith, School of Biosciences and Medicine and Ms Lucy Evans, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Arts Participation is a core aim of the Union, and over service offers students a reassuring ear throughout Dr Daniel Ratliff, Department of Mathematics and Social Sciences 7,500+ of our sports club and society members are involved in activities. More specifically, female the night, twice a week. Over 300 students have RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR involvement in sport saw a boost this year, as over engaged with our different support campaigns this Dr Lucy Bell, School of Literature and Languages 500 students participated in our This Girl Can term, discussing issues such as body image and events, promoting women’s involvement in sport. mental health.
24 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 25 Trailblazing ANNA COOK, PHD PSYCHOLOGY As the mother of two children on STUDENTS the autistic spectrum, Anna knows the challenges of young people with OUR STUDENTS ARE EVER-CURIOUS, TAKING special educational needs. Leveraging this experience, she is investigating THE THEORY THEY LEARN AND APPLYING IT IN the experiences of children with SOMETIMES SURPRISING DIRECTIONS. HERE ARE autism in her PhD, which is funded JUST A FEW RECENT EXAMPLES. by Surrey graduate Gavin Whichello and his company Qube Learning.
Anna said: “I hope that my findings will help provide a simple method for schools to improve social cohesion between autistic and non-autistic PASCHALIA MAVROU, ENGD PRACTITIONER DOCTORATE IN SUSTAINABILITY peers in mainstream schools.” Based at Unilever for her practitioner doctorate (Surrey’s bespoke industrial postdoctorate course), Paschalia has been exploring moisture migration in foods with the aim of reducing food waste – work which has won her third prize in the Institute of Chemical Engineering’s Young Researcher Awards.
JAMIE SANDERSFIELD, BA ACTING Competing against talented students from across the UK, Jamie won the Association of English Singers and Speakers competition at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in April 2017. The judges were captivated by his winning performance –a haunting ‘Letter to Myra Hindley’ by the mother of one of Hindley’s victims.
RALPH NEWBOLD, BSC FOOD SCIENCE AND MICROBIOLOGY In his final year dissertation, Ralph explored how probiotics could protect people from foodborne bacteria. He presented his project at the Western Regional finals of the Institute of Food Science and Technology Young Scientist Competition – and won first place. Ralph said: “Taking part in this event allowed me to share with others a subject that I am passionate about.”
26 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 27 INTO THE future PROFESSOR SIMON DE LUSIGNAN
“Diabetes and its complications place a tremendous burden on OUR RESEARCHERS ARE MAKING ASTOUNDING DISCOVERIES WHICH ARE TRANSLATING the NHS and it is important that INTO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS WITH FAR-REACHING IMPACT. HERE’S JUST SOME OF patients are diagnosed quickly OUR EXCITING CURRENT RESEARCH THAT IS SHAPING THE TIMES AHEAD. and correctly, helping them get the specific care they need.”
BRINGING CLARITY DIAGNOSIS OF TYPE LEADING THE WAY IN TO BREXIT 3C DIABETES SPACE ROBOTICS AND Surrey’s Centre for Research on the Professor Simon de Lusignan recently ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE European Matrix (CRonEM) builds led a ground-breaking study that Surrey’s researchers are enabling on our long history of cutting-edge suggests that the health of people future space exploration as part of research and public engagement on with diabetes is being put at risk due the new £29m Future AI and European issues and – with current to misdiagnosis. He discovered that Robotics and Space (FAIR-SPACE) work focused on the role of gender up to 97.3 per cent of patients with Hub, which is researching robots and the consequences of the UK’s type 3c diabetes – which is strongly that can perform complicated tasks decision to leave the EU – has never linked to pancreatic disease – are on their own with minimal ground been more relevant. Bringing being misdiagnosed, usually with type support, such as repairing satellites, together academics from across 2 diabetes. Since type 3c diabetes building things in space and creating the social sciences, CRonEM is requires more urgent insulin therapy, infrastructure on other planets for a crucial platform for debate and this exposes patients to the risk of future human missions. has generated substantial media devastating long-term effects such as commentary on Brexit. nerve, eye and kidney damage.
YANG GAO, PROFESSOR OF SPACE AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
“This is an incredible opportunity for the University of Surrey and the UK to play a pivotal role in how humankind explores space, our Moon and beyond. We have a very talented team at Surrey and a proud heritage of producing leading research in space science technology. With the support of our partners, FAIR-SPACE will be a new chapter in this illustrious history.”
28 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 29 Powerful PARTNERSHIPS
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT SURREY AND OUR PARTNERS HAVE IN COMMON ARE AN UNQUENCHABLE THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE, OUR PASSION FOR INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION, AND THE DESIRE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
The strong partnerships we build at every level We’re also providing crucial support to start- enable us to increase our economic impact, up companies, allowing them to propel their answer society’s greatest challenges and innovative and imaginative ideas into reality. provide industry-focused teaching. In 2017 we saw our SETSquared Surrey incubator – a thriving community of high-tech, Our 5G Innovation Centre, which is partnered high-growth companies – going from strength with major mobile communication players and to strength. Following £2.4m funding from the specialist SMEs, joined with the University of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Bristol and King’s College in 2017 to form a the incubator’s membership has more than unique national asset. The new ‘5G Hub’, which doubled, with 80 new jobs created and over is supported by £16m from the UK Government £2.5m investment raised. Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport, will enable UK-wide technologies in We continue to build new partnerships, areas such as digital health, transport, cyber including those with the Enterprise M3 Local security and space. Enterprise Partnership, with which we’re BEN KARKERA developing relationships in health, space, MENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Our partnership with NPL (the National Physical 5G, digital gaming, blockchain and artificial Laboratory) and the University of Strathclyde PROFESSIONAL TRAINING STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2017 intelligence research. Whether allowing large- is also helping to shape the future, with our scale commercialisation of new technology, joint NPL/Surrey n3m-labs facility enabling the “I’d recommend a Professional Training placement to anyone, regardless of or enabling undergraduates to benefit from development of the next generation of super- what they’re studying. By the end of my placement at BAE Systems, I really life-changing work experience through our efficient electronic devices. felt a part of the team and as though I was contributing in a meaningful way.” acclaimed Professional Training placement programme, our partnerships continue to open up transformational possibilities.
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OUR AMBITION FOR THE YEARS AHEAD IS NOT ONLY TO GROW, BUT TO THRIVE.
PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES OUR GOALS ARE TO BECOME: To achieve our strategic goals, the University must be a rewarding place to work and study. We must cultivate a • A global leader in higher education and a supportive culture that values everyone’s contribution. destination of choice for higher learning in the UK and internationally Our strategic priorities are as follows:
• A leading research institution which is STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE committed to benefitting the economy, To consolidate our excellent teaching and continue to society and the environment improve the student experience. We must respond to students’ growing expectations of enhanced academic quality, support services, facilities, • A preferred partner for government, accommodation, extra-curricular activities, Professional business, industry and other universities Training placements, and pathways to employment.
• A financially astute and sustainable STRATEGIC PRIORITY TWO institution with diverse funding support To enhance our research and increase its impact. We will respond to an increasingly competitive • An engaged and connected university environment by improving the quality of our research, which is the intellectual home for alumni, and by attracting and retaining top talent. supporters, and the local community. STRATEGIC PRIORITY THREE To build a global reputation and develop a diverse resource base. We will grow the size of the University in terms of Global connectivity is at the heart of our ambition. We will revenue and student numbers. Growth will enable us continue to improve our reputation by creating strategic to improve our student accommodation offering, and partnerships with people, organisations and industry provide our students with superior facilities and services. around the world. Through the power of collaboration we It will help us attract talented staff and students, and will achieve our education and research goals. improve our working, learning and research environment. STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOUR To maintain the momentum of our growth we will seek To respond to rising expectations and competition. opportunities for funding through philanthropic support In order to do this we must be financially sustainable, and government initiatives. There are two major strategic attract and retain talented staff, enhance our digital and proposals that are currently being considered which will physical infrastructure, and increase our operational further strengthen the University’s position in the areas of efficiency and effectiveness. medicine and hospitality, as well as provide philanthropic and research funding opportunities to enhance the To learn more about our corporate strategy, visit: prestige of the University in the longer term. surrey.ac.uk/about/management-and-strategy
32 University of Surrey | The Surrey Ambition 33 OUR INCOME £M 30.7 Government funding grants 29.4 137.3 Tuition fees 129.7 40.3 Research income finances 38.9 52.3 Other income 49.7 11.2 Research Park/investments 11.8 IN 2016-17 WE ACHIEVED OUR HIGHEST EVER 271.0 STUDENT POPULATION OF 15,719 AFTER BEING Total income 259.5 NAMED ‘UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR’ BY THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES. EXPENDITURE £M 141.9 Staff costs 134.7 91.3 Non-pay expenditure INCOME, EXPENDITURE AND Innovation for Health building, which will 85.2 SURPLUS help transform healthcare in the UK by 25.3 Depreciation 2016-17 was another year of solid growth, providing training that crosses both health 24.0 8.1 with our total income rising by £12.3m (five and engineering sciences. Interest 12.8 per cent) to £271.8m. Our tuition fee income FINANCING 266.6 increased by £7.5m to £137.3m and our Total expenditure During 2016-17 we drew down the £120m 256.7 research income by £1.4m to £40.3m. of private placement funds we secured in 2016/2017 2015/2016 Our total expenditure increased by £9.9m, 2015-16. Of this, we’re using £80m to build to £266.6m. new student accommodation, with the SURPLUS 0 £M Taking into account the annual revaluation of remainder to be spent on strategic and 5.2 transformational projects. Income less expenditure (as above) Surrey Research Park and other adjustments, 2.8 our surplus for 2016-17 was £4.2m. This -1.1 LOOKING FORWARD Surrey Research Park revaluation compares to a surplus of £0.9m for the -1.3 While there are challenges ahead for the previous year. 0.1 University of Surrey and the wider UK higher Other gains, losses and taxation -0.6 CAPITAL INVESTMENT education sector, we’re confident and 4.2 We’ve continued to invest heavily in our estate continuing to invest in our future, building on Surplus/deficit 0.9 to improve the experience for our students our strengths to grow income while increasing and to increase our capacity for research. Our our operational efficiency and effectiveness. 2016-2017 2015-2016 capital investment increased from £34.3m in The University’s full financial statements for 2015-16 to £49.9m in 2016-17 as we began building the next phase of new student 2016-17 are available online at: accommodation on our Manor Park campus. surrey.ac.uk/financialstatements
This year we also completed our £12.5m
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