Principal's Column

"The objects of the University shall be to advance and diffuse knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by examply and influence of its corporate life."

The essence of the University Charter is as releavant today as it was in 1967 and this sense of purpose has driven change in recent years - promoting excellence in learning and teaching, research and the development of academic and student support services. In the main these changes have been achieved without too much disruption to the academic managmeents structure of the University although we have followed a clear strategic direction with well-defined faculty objectives.

Looking forward - even in the short term

Alan Langlands
December 2005