The Timetabling Programme is a series of projects aimed to achieve our end goal of efficient and flexible utilisation of the University teaching estate.
The programme launched in January 2023. At the time, there was some use of external venues which, in addition to incurring cost, disrupted both the student and staff experience.
The programme aimed to ensure that all teaching could be accommodated on campus by improving space utilisation and streamlining planning, enhancing the quality and consistency of the teaching environment.
Scale of Challenge
- Every academic year, there are approximately 42,000 events to be roomed for teaching purposes
- The University estate has approximately 560 rooms in which to accommodate its teaching activity
Our Solution
Our Timetabling initiative is a multi-year programme to improve the flexibility and utilisation of the teaching estate, whilst enhancing the experience for our colleagues and students.
- Optimising space and flexibility
Implement a new timetabling process to maximise the use of teaching spaces and increase flexibility. - Easing administrative load
Reduce staff effort involved in managing timetables. - Reducing scheduling clashes
Improve the student experience by minimising existing scheduling conflicts.
Working Together
The Timetabling Programme is being developed and implemented by multiple teams across the University, including:
- Space Management & Timetabling
- People & Organisational Development
- Transformation Team
- Planning, Insights & Analytics