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Strategy 2030

Together we create the possible

Together we create the possible

We will use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision will continually move us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners, and to the world around us.

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Our Purpose

To use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.

 

Our Vision

In order to achieve our purpose, in the next decade we will build on our strong interdisciplinary culture to:

Lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis.

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Make key breakthroughs to transform human health and wellbeing.

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Lead the progress towards creating a fair, socially just and inclusive society.

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We do this by developing critical, creative and empowered people through our educational programmes and by creating knowledge, making discoveries and providing solutions through our research. We are committed to working with our partners and communities, to being a great employer, providing accessible education and preserving, advancing and disseminating knowledge.

 

Our Themes

How we got here

Our new strategy was created by our staff, student and alumni community, through the biggest, most ambitious consultation we've ever undertaken.

Explore our journey

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How we will work

We will work together, guided by our values. We will break down barriers, use new technologies to meet the needs of our people, and maximise our positive impact on the world.

Explore how we will work and our values