SUMMER 2024
New strategy outlines future direction The University of Wolverhampton recently launched its new strategy, setting out its ambition and trajectory up to 2035. University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebrahim Adia, outlines his plan for the University of Wolverhampton’s future. Midlands region after completing their studies. I am convinced that a strengthened and successful university with a clarity of purpose can be both cause and consequence of a reinvigorated city and region, delivering benefits to communities and contributing to a highly skilled workforce.
“The strategy presents a very clear vision for our university – to create opportunity, transform lives and build a more inclusive, productive and sustainable society. Since I arrived at Wolverhampton, I have been determined that the university continues to build on its rich heritage whilst also looking ambitiously to the future. The strategy reaffirms our identity as a civic institution, powered by our sense of place in the heart of the city and region, and strengthened by our connections to our communities. Three-quarters of our students live within a 20-mile radius of the university and 77 per cent of our graduates go on to work in the West
I am determined that our new strategy will provide the basis for life-changing opportunities to many thousands of our students and their families whilst also playing a key role in boosting the economic and social fortunes of Wolverhampton, the Black Country and the West Midlands. We recognise that to transform futures we must work collaboratively with our partners. For our part, the university will help to raise aspirations in our communities, provide the widest possible educational opportunity both locally and globally, and will transform lives and futures by delivering outstanding education, research and knowledge exchange. We look forward to you joining us on our exciting journey. Professor Ebrahim Adia Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
New Director, new WLV Business Link Network The University of Wolverhampton has appointed a new Director of Research and Enterprise: Ceri Jones. Previously Director of Research and Innovation at Swansea University, Ceri joined the university in March. An integral part of Ceri’s role is to establish and lead the formation of new and re-designed service provision for research and enterprise. Ceri is enthusiastic about the advent of a new era of support for research and enterprise at the University: “I am delighted to introduce our new research and enterprise department at the University of Wolverhampton. This initiative marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, academic excellence, and industry collaboration. Our new directorate is dedicated
to supporting the research community, enhancing the university’s research profile, and driving forward enterprise activities that benefit both our institution and the wider community.” Ceri’s appointment coincides with the creation of the WLV Business Link Network: a platform designed to forge stronger connections between the university and the partners from across all sectors. The network aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, collaborative projects, and commercialisation opportunities, bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through the WLV Business Link Network, the university will offer access to a range of added value services including consultancy, access to cutting-edge research, and bespoke training programmes tailored to industry needs.