OUR HOUSE MESSAGES

There are nine University-wide house messages, developed from the nine Strategy Goals we have set ourselves. The Goals themselves are reflected in our Vision of ourselves as:

OUR NINE GOALS: MESSAGING AIMED AT STAFF

Goal 1: We will be a values-driven university, with a high-performance culture, providing an excellent student and staff experience in a vibrant and diverse academic community.

Goal 2: We will be a leading university for students’ opportunity and success, supporting students to achieve their best outcomes and preparing them for successful graduate-level employment.

Goal 3: We will enable students to thrive academically and personally, providing support for their needs and aspirations

Goal 4: We will deliver inspiring, expert and innovative teaching that is student focused, inclusive, provides challenge and leads to quality improvement.

Goal 5: Our research and innovation will enhance our reputation and make a positive impact on our teaching and our economic and civic role.

Goal 6: We celebrate the global community of the university, delivering a global perspective in our courses and an excellent experience for our international students.

Goal 7: As an anchor organisation, we will embrace our civic and economic role, taking pride in our positive engagement in the communities and sectors we support.

Goal 8: Our strategic partnerships will deliver mutual benefit in enhancing our teaching, research and wider engagement.

Goal 9: Environmental sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals will inform our strategy and actions.

Messaging Developed For A General External Audience

We are committed to providing our students with a transformational University experience within a vibrant, diverse academic community.

Our students want to make their mark on the world. We put them on the path to success, supporting them to make the most of every opportunity.

Our students have high aspirations. We support them academically and personally to realise their dreams for the future.

Our expert academic teams are committed to delivering quality, student-focused teaching which nurtures talent, builds skills and prepares our students for graduate-level employment.

Our academics’ pioneering research has a direct impact on what our students learn, placing them at the leading edge of their subject. Our communities and the wider world also benefit from its impact.

With a student population from over 100 countries, we celebrate our diverse, inclusive cultural community and the global perspective we bring to our students’ education.

We are proud to be at the heart of our towns and communities, supporting local ventures and building strong relationships with our community partners. Our research has a lasting impact on our communities, driving growth and change.

We engage with our communities and widen our students’ opportunities through our network of partnerships

We are proud to be a ‘green’ University, committed to environmental sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.