Key Strategic Aims
We have developed a set of strategic
aims which are informed by leading strategies and underpinned by
enabling strategies.
Leading strategies
- Develop innovative, inclusive and high quality teaching,
learning and assessment practices that actively engage students and
lead to an exceptional learning experience for students and
staff.
- Develop a strong, vibrant and sustainable research culture that
informs our teaching, inspires our students and staff, enables
research excellence, and enhances our academic reputation.
- Build our reputation in the international community so that we
are recognised as a quality University that develops staff and
produces graduates with skills for life and work in the global
community.
- Provide opportunities for all students to develop the
employability and enterprise skills they need to achieve their
career potential.
- Achieve University recruitment and widening participation
targets.
- Provide high quality, integrated and evidence-based student
support services.
Enabling strategies
- Enhance the communication of the brand and profile of the
University, increasing our reputation for exceptionality in
learning and teaching, the student experience and for quality
graduates.
- Provide an inclusive environment that promotes equality and
embraces diversity.
- Provide inspiring and sustainable environments and facilities
that enhance the student and staff experience.
- Become an exemplar of best practice within the sector and City
by reducing our environmental impact.
- Ensure that our financial strategy underpins our corporate
aspirations, aligns resources to our strategic plan and enhances
financial sustainability.
- Be a good employer that values, develops and engages its
employees. 13. Provide accessible and resilient ICT and Library
services that enhance communication, business systems and
information discovery of students and staff.
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