- Update on issues relating to the University's RAE submission
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) reported on the progress in preparing the University's RAE submission. There had been a number of procedural issues in obtaining the robust data required for the submission. These had been noted and would be dealt with after the submission had been made. The support provided by the Library and Learning Centre was particularly commendable.
A paper outlining the details of the submission would be presented to the academic members of the Committee (excluding the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) at the October meeting. This would cover the full cohort of staff recommended for submission, including new staff appointed since July and staff in categories B, C and D. A refreshed impact assessment of eligible and submitted staff would also be provided, as would a comparison with RAE 2001 submission data.
- Estates Capital projects: Quarterly update
The Director of Estates summarised capital projects that had been completed over the course of the summer, and those which were now underway or planned.
Completed:
• Refurbishment of the former severies in 5 West and 4 East
• Construction of 4 South Annexe
• Conversion of old Tennis Hall
• Westwood refurbishment phase two
• Refurbishment of Eastwood Houses 42 to 51
• Conversion of Eastwood Flats 20 to 21 into office accommodation
• Refurbishment of 2 East/4 East
• Installation of GWR Access Grid Node in 3 West Level 4
• Fit-out of shell space in the 3 South Laboratory
• Refurbishment of the 50m swimming pool
• Construction of the new South Car Park
Underway/Planned:
• 4 West replacement building: Further demolition works were now taking place; construction would then start in January 2008 with completion due in June 2009.
• R5 student residences: Construction was progressing to target, with completion due in September 2008.
• Residual phase of Westwood refurbishment
• Extension of Eastwood refurbishment
• Conversion of Eastwood Flats 22-23 into office accommodation
• Conversion of Founders Hall fitness suite to CAD laboratory
• Eastwood Lodge refurbishment
• Replacement of sand-based hockey pitch
• Provision of two beach volleyball courts
• Installation of DDA compliant lifts in 2 South and 3 East
• 9 West/Glaxo ASU works
• Quarry Road bridge replacement
The Committee noted that a considerable number of capital projects had been brought to fruition over the summer, and were increasingly being delivered on time and within budget. The Estates Department was thanked for its work.
- Arts Complex: Outcome of RIBA competition
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Developments) reported that a short-list of five architectural practices had been selected from the 70 expressions of interest submitted. Two front runners had then been identified following presentations from the short-listed practices. Visits to the offices of each practice would now be arranged, for further discussions, together with inspection tours of buildings designed by the practices.
- ICT service enhancements
The Director of Computing Services reported that a number of free and subscription television channels and a VOIP telephone service were now available in student residences via Freewire. These services were also available to staff if they had a broadband at home (subject to any download limits imposed by their internet service provider).
- Report to Council on Risk Management: September 2007
The Executive Assistant reported on actions being taken to address the following two risks:
EI4 - Capital Expenditure arising from legislative demands rather than Institutional priorities.
LT4 - Increases in Student appeals for grievances.
The following items were received without comment:
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