Previous SMG events

Upcoming events

For details of upcoming events, see the SMG events homepage.

Summaries of previous SMG events include:

  • An overview of the topic and members of SMG attending
  • Copies of any background information made available for the event
  • Presentation slides (for presentation events)
  • A summary of questions asked and responses given by SMG

Future SMG events will be summarised here shortly after they have taken place.

2013

Campus Development Update (March 2013)

Elizabeth Heaps, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Estates presented an update on campus developments completed over the last twelve months, described new projects about to happen or in the pipeline and discussed some of the big issues the University will need to think about over the next few years.

2012

York's 50th Anniversary - our plans and what you can do to help (November 2012)

Joan Concannon, Director of External Relations discussed the plans for events and celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the University of York.

The NSS results and presenting the concept of the new teaching building (October 2012)

John Robinson, PVC for Teaching and Learning and Jane Grenville, Deputy VC and PVC for Students discuss the NSS results and implications.  John Robinson introduces the concept of a new teaching building for the University.

The campus development update (June 2012)

Elizabeth Heaps, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Estates presented on the developments around campus and the projects and investments planned for the coming months.

The Sustainability Strategy (March 2012)

Elizabeth Heaps, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Estates and the Sustainability Champion, presented on the topic of the Sustainability Strategy.

2011

The Student Experience (Dec 2011)

Jane Grenville, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Students, presented on the topic of the Student Experience at York.

Exploring the staff survey results (Nov 2011)

Trevor Sheldon, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Pat Lofthouse, Director of HR, presented on the topic of the findings of the staff survey.  

Information Strategy Developments (Apr 2011)

Stephen Town, Director of Information, presented on the topic of developments on the Information Strategy.

2010

The Student Experience (Dec 2010)

Trevor Sheldon, Deputy Vice Chancellor and PVC for Teaching and Learning, presented on the topic of the Student Experience at York.

Investing in a 21st century campus (June 2010)

Elizabeth Heaps, PVC Estates and Strategic Projects, presented an update on campus developments on Heslington West and East.

Internationalisation (June 2010)

Brian Cantor, Vice Chancellor, and Hilary Layton, Director of Internationalisation, discussed the University's internationalisation agenda.

HR Matters (May 2010)

Pat Lofthouse, Director of Human Resources, and David Duncan, Registrar, discussed the topic of HR Matters.

York's vision for research (March 2010)

Alastair Fitter, PVC Research, and John Local, PVC Research designate, discussed the University's vision for research.

Our vision for the University (February 2010)

David Duncan, Registrar, and Colin Mellors Pro-Vice-Chancellor, discussed the overarching vision for the University and elements of the University Plan.

University finance (January 2010)

Graham Gilbert, Director of Finance, and David Muckersie, Director of Corporate Planning and Deputy Registrar, discussed our current financial position, financial threats and opportunities on the horizon, planning for the future and the role played by the Better Management process.