Strategy & Performance (by functional area)

Information on key strands of Human Resources strategy and performance in areas such as equal opportunities, the National Framework Agreement and staff learning and development are available here. The Human Resources strategy is summarised in the University Strategic Plan.

Information on key strands of Research and Knowledge Transfer (KT) strategy and performance including the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) is available here. The Research and KT strategy is summarised in the University Strategic Plan.

The Occupational Health & Safety Committee Annual Report summarises the University's performance in a number of areas of concern to staff, students, consultants and visitors: fire safety, radiation safety, laser safety, diving safety etc. Tables of accidents statistics are broken down by month, year, department, classification, severity, type of injury and type of accident. In addition, figures for fire alarm activations and training undertaken are appended to the report.

The University's Health Service is provided by the Riccarton General Practice for medical services and the Colinton Dental Practice for dental services. The Health Service reports annually to the University Court.

Collections management represents a large part of the work of the University Archive, Records Management and Museum Service (ARMMS). The Collections Committee reports annual to the University Court on developments in the previous academic year and future plans.

The University's Estate Strategy Committee Annual Report provides details of the performance of the Estate Office and information on the staffing, turnover, the main areas of operation and the main projects undertaken. It also provides an indication of the future strategic priorities of the Estate Office.

The Learning and Teaching Board (LTB) has institutional responsibility for the setting and implementation of all strategic issues related to learning and teaching. The Learning and Teaching Strategy has four key themes: sustainable growth; enhancing learning and teaching; employability; and student learning experience. Strategy updates are posted here by the LTB for interested staff members.