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OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROWTH AGENDA
Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor
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About Oxford Brookes
Amongst UK’s leading modern universities
95% of our students are employed or in further study within six months of leaving
UK number one for teaching and research in Times Higher Young University Rankings
94% of research is “internationally recognised” with 59% “world leading” or “internationally excellent”
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Our contribution to the regional economy
Committed to harnessing enterprise, knowledge exchange and creativity
Major employer with 2,000+ staff
Knowledge transfer partnerships, degree apprenticeships, spin-outs and research projects are key
In the UK’s top ten universities for intellectual property incomeP
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The contribution of our students
18,000 students supporting the regional economy
Volunteering, community projects and award-winning social entrepreneurism
Despite removal of student number cap, we have kept on-campus numbers steady
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Student numbers - the raw data
(Rough summary: it’s always 18,000)
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Creating a home from home for our students
Our commitment on students living in the community
New 900 room halls opens in September
Development of existing accommodation sites is important – for the University and the City
Oxford is more attractive to nurses and teachers if we provide the right accommodationP
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Development of our campusesOfficially opening our three newest buildings in April
£25m new build will bring together engineering, computing and the creative industries
Moving all activity from the Wheatley Campus by 2021/22
Plans continuing to be developed for all of campuses as part of long-term vision
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TransportTransport remains integral for innovation and growth
We continue to provide the BROOKESbus for students, staff and the community
No new parking spaces for many years and a new charging system to encourage sustainable travel
Travel issues affects out ability to attract the best staffP
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Our continued commitment to supporting local growthWe support collaborations to further unlock growth opportunities
Involvement with OxLEP helps to achieve this
We’ll continue to support the Strategic Economic Plan, City Deal, Local Growth Fund… and moreP
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Any questions?
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