The University of York’s new Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts has revealed plans to focus on acquiring more EU funding, as well as overhauling the University’s current strategy plans.
70.2 billion pounds will be made available over the next seven years by the European Union through a new research funding programme called Horizon 2020, which Lamberts is hoping to utilise.
David Duncan, University Secretary and Registrar, said: “The VC is very keen that we maximise the opportunities created by this programme. This means having strong partners in Europe and excellent support for academics so they can attract more European research funds.”
YUSU President Kallum Taylor has praised the idea, adding that it “will see York become a stronger global competitor and open up so many more new doors for our students.”
