About us

We are a community bound by educational excellence, where people come together to be the difference and make the world better. We are the University for Sustainability and Social Justice.

We are proud to be a special kind of university, where everything we do is driven by our values (outlined on page 12), a commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a passion for seeing individuals and communities flourish. Our principles are the pillars of our vision and include:

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Our core purpose is to deliver educational excellence. We believe in the value of education in its own right, and as a force for good in the world. Providing a distinctly valuesdriven higher education is our ethos.

Depth in subject expertise is matched by depth of character development; breadth of knowledge is matched by breadth of concern with issues transcending those of self-interest; academic rigour is matched by respect and kindness towards all life; seriousness of study is matched by the fun and excitement of shared learning; and intellectual growth is matched by freedom for personal, emotional, spiritual, religious, and artistic growth.

SUSTAINABILITY

To us, sustainability means living in harmony, acting with kindness, and caring for the planet and all living things, now and for future generations. This means we act responsibly, consider the wider implications of our actions, and strive to have a positive impact on the world. Our staff and students are engaged in the importance of sustainability and feel confident to engage with finding solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We equip our students with the skills to make a difference in their future careers and enable staff and students to consider their individual and collective environmental and social impacts.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Our staff and students work together to make a real difference in the world around us. Together we uphold the dignity and wellbeing of others, whoever they are, regardless of background. As a University of Sanctuary, we continue to be a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers.

We work with the local community and global partners to create greater prosperity and reduce deprivation. In all of our operations, we are committed to the highest ethical and fair trading standards.