Yesterday, we launched the Schools first staff-student e-magazine called The Catalyst. This was borne from the work I do as the School Student Experience co-ordinator and it is designed to help build a community of learning and strengthen relationships between the staff and the students. A secondary aim is to help put the School in the context of the HE community and give the students ownership of ‘their’ University and make them feel proud to be part of us. A video of me discussing The Catalyst is below:

So, how are we doing? Not too bad to be honest! In one day we have had over 800 page views and some excellent feedback from staff and students. I am confident, that this is going to be a huge success. A key to this is that fact that the e-magazine has shared ownership with both a staff (me) and student editor. This sends a strong message to the student and staff community that this really is a true collaboration and needs all to engage. Watch this space!