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Keeping FASS on Track: Strategy and Performance Updates
Our faculty has been actively engaging in strategic discussions and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement. Recently, the Dean, alongside initiative owners and Heads of School, led a series of roadshows to share the latest progress on the FASS 2032 strategy. These sessions provided valuable insights into our ongoing initiatives and reinforced our commitment to collaboration and transparency. If you missed the roadshows or want to explore further, visit the FASS Strategy SharePoint site. We also welcome your feedback—email Nadine Chilvers with suggestions on session content, format, or frequency.

At the same time, we’ve completed our faculty-wide KPI review for 2024. Thanks to the dedication of our colleagues, we met several key targets, while also identifying areas for further focus. A detailed report is available here, and our leadership group is already working on action plans to ensure we continue progressing. If you have any questions or insights, reach out to your Head of School/Portfolio or Nadine Chilvers.

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the University of Glasgow’s College of Social Sciences have unveiled three new joint PhD projects to commence in October 2025. The projects will provide opportunities for aspiring PhD candidates from across the world to work alongside leading research supervisors. The successful candidates will be jointly enrolled at both institutions, spend time at each campus, and receive a joint degree. 
The funded Joint PhD opportunities are in the areas of Politics, Education, and Economics. Learn more.