All our improvement projects are on-going, and most are at an early stage. Here are some notable successes to date, with more to follow as the action plans are rolled out.

External projects generation

• 100% plus increase in numbers of external projects available for Specialist Masters students, compared with 2007-8

• Number of Specialist Masters external projects sourced is 30% above target

• 62% increase in external projects take-up compared with 2007-8 

Exam Invigilation

• 50% reduction in faculty invigilation sessions in Summer 2009

• Doctoral researchers now invigilate 60% of examinations, compared with 20% in 2007-8

• Faculty invigilate by choice not compulsion

• “The whole process is much easier and less painful than before, with enthusiastic, diligent and careful doctoral invigilators backed up by volunteer faculty who proactively choose to invigilate…” (Lisa Burton, WBS Examinations Officer)

Applications Development Scheduling

• PROD meeting time reduced by 50%

• Improved documentation and workflow

• Renewed engagement by function heads

• Wider participation, inside and outside the School