BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
By matching spending to earnings, priorities and calculated risk tolerances, BU is paving a sustainable path forward that protects academic quality through commercial strength.“ Each year we look hard at getting that balance right – matching what we spend to what we earn, to our priorities and to how much risk we are willing to carry, all whilst also weighing long-term investment against the surplus we need to stay healthy,” Gerry concludes.“ And where we do invest now, we do it deliberately for the longer-term reward, above all to build new and more varied sources of income.
“ We are already seeing the green shoots of this approach. This academic year, we have launched a new brand proposition – rooted in the distinctiveness of our institution and region – which is improving cut through in a crowded marketplace. Meanwhile, we are increasing our engagement and levels of satisfaction with current students, who recently voted us best in the South West for overall student experience. These things matter and enable us to build pride and confidence from the inside out.”
106 August 2026