Make Things Happen

Find out more about our behavioural theme: Make Things Happen.

We meet challenges. We are positive, organised and empowering, driving work forward.

What does Make Things Happen mean at the University?

I've always had an interest in how the right culture and community can help foster a sense of belonging, connection and commitment among colleagues. Alongside my role leading comms and engagement activities for S&AS projects, I have specific responsibility to help develop our Directorate culture and engagement activities. I established and led the Student and Academic Services Managers’ Network, for example, which aims to build a connected, inclusive and supportive community for all our managers. Managers have such a critical role to play in the organisation; they need to be empowered, inspired and valued in order to drive work forward in positive ways. Leading initiatives like the Managers’ Network, and working with a wide range of colleagues from across departments, is what motivates and energises me and keeps me learning all the time.

Vanya Gallimore - Development Partner, People and Organisational Development (formerly Projects Engagement Manager, Student and Academic Services)

Next steps

If you’re keen to develop in this area, you can explore a wide range of opportunities available to you at the University. Here are some suggestions to take a look at: