University Executive Board minutes - 19 June 2023

On

Date:

19 June 2023

Present:

Professor K Lamberts (KL) (in the Chair), Professor A Blom (AB), Professor J Derrick (JD), Professor S Fitzmaurice (SF), Professor S Hartley (SH), J Jones (JJ) R Sykes (RS), Professor G Valentine (GV), Professor M Vincent (MV), Professor C Watkins (CW), I Wright (IW)

In attendance:

J Strachan (JS), T Wray (TW)

Apologies:

Professor J Litster (JL)

Secretary:

Dr E Smith

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  6. Report of the UEB International Steering Group

    • (Meeting Held on 25 April)

    • UEB considered and approved the report, noting:

      • The Strategic Framework for International Recruitment Partnerships.

      • The work undertaken and next steps regarding (i) the review of Faculty international strategic priorities and plans, and (ii) other updates on QS Rankings Task Force and a Policy Update.

    • It was further highlighted that the realisation of the Strategic Framework was one of the most significant strategic objectives in this area.

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  8. Round Table

    • Horizon Europe: SH provided an update on the University’s work through the Russell Group and other representative sector bodies to make the case for UK association to the EU’s research and development programme. Negotiations between the UK and EU on the matter were ongoing.