Our Mission & Values
Mission
Our mission is to:
- help our students achieve their maximum potential, with graduates distinguished for being innovative, creative, highly employable and equipped for their future careers
- play a key role in our region's economic prosperity and cultural development, by working closely with businesses, the public sector and the wider community
- continue investing in our people, courses, partnerships and facilities, and to be the leading university in enhancing the student experience
- undertake and exploit research, creating new knowledge that is disseminated, transferred and applied; achieving international standing in key research areas
- prepare our students to operate in the global economy, and to engender international and multicultural understanding both within the University and beyond
- provide an outstanding service and to ensure a rewarding experience for all who engage with our University.
Values
The University has defined a set of core values which inform and sustain all of our activities:
- putting students first
- excellence and its celebration
- innovation, creativity and professionalism
- respect for the individual
- enjoyment in learning and work
