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Professor Eeva Leinonen

Professor Eeva Leinonen. Deputy Vice Chancellor. University of Hertfordshire. 24000 students 2000+ staff Global network £180mil turnover Diverse population Leading business-facing university in the UK. Academic Studies. Health and Human Sciences Pharmacy/PG Medicine Business School

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Professor Eeva Leinonen

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  1. Professor Eeva Leinonen Deputy Vice Chancellor

  2. University of Hertfordshire • 24000 students • 2000+ staff • Global network • £180mil turnover • Diverse population • Leading business-facing university in the UK

  3. Academic Studies • Health and Human Sciences • Pharmacy/PG Medicine • Business School • Humanities, Law • Education • Engineering • Information Sciences • Art, Design, Film, Music

  4. Research – Selective and International • Research Assessment Exercise • Pharmacy, Pharmacology • Physics, Astro-Physics, Computer Science • History, Philosophy, Literature • Psychology, Education • Computer Science • Engineering • Health • Business

  5. “A new model of a university through far-reaching engagement with business, community and international partners, shaping the future success of our graduates operating in the global environment, and advancing the prosperity of our region”

  6. New Strategic Plan • Through the ‘Business Lens’ • One of only five HEIs funded to deliver on business interface – £4.2mil for 2 years

  7. Education & Skills Select Committee - March 2007 “… more universities need to take a lead from the University of Hertfordshire and the approach it has taken to education and business…”

  8. Learning and Teaching • Blended Learning University • StudyNet – Managed Learning Environment (approx 10 years) • Strong strategic approach and staff development • Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CETL) - £4mil + • Blended Learning Unit (BLU) • Learning and Teaching Institute

  9. Learning and Teaching Strategy • A learner-centred approach • Enhancement of quality • Integration and use of technology • Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity • Employability and entrepreneurship skills • Internationalising the curriculum • Supporting and enabling staff

  10. Supporting and Enabling Staff • All new staff attend a professional development programme – PG Certificate/Diploma • Accredited towards a national Higher Education Academy professional scheme • Continuing professional development framework – ‘dual professionals’ • Career structure for teaching-focused professionals • Changing ‘mindsets’

  11. Some Highlights… • Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching • National Learning and Teaching Fellows • External funding (e.g. CABLE project – THES award short-listed) • National and International conferences (e.g. International Blended Learning Conference in June)

  12. Professor Eeva Leinonen Deputy Vice Chancellor

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