The resulting 23 out of 24 points has not been exceeded as far as we are aware by any other university mathematics or statistics department and has been equalled only twice. All those associated with the School, both staff and students, pulled together superbly to achieve this result, and commendations to various groups are in the detailed remarks by the visiting panel Chair, Dr Bob Schofield. Support Units across the campus provided truly professional help. Advice and assistance from those who had undergone such a review most recently before, and in particular the Biologists including Dr Liz Somerville who acted as 'institutional facilitator', was beyond price.
Much gratitude is due to all.
For the record, and until the written report emerges in a couple of months' time, below are the comments of the visiting Panel chair.