Mission and aims
Our mission: To deliver education and research that shapes lives and society.
Our aims:
- To develop confident and ambitious graduates equipped to shape society.
- To provide education that promotes both intellectual initiative and the highest academic standards to prepare students for life and career.
- To be the university of choice for business, industry and the professions in our areas of expertise.
- To be recognised both nationally and internationally for the effectiveness of our teaching and the relevance of our research.
- To transform the learning and working environment to create an inspiring and innovative culture.
- To have the courage and the will to implement change.
The strategic platforms are six university-wide initiatives that are instigating change in the University, putting us in a position to deliver our mission. The Strategic Platforms are:
- A course portfolio that meets our mission.
- The application of market intelligence.
- Freedom to invest and innovate.
- A resource structure to drive the business.
- Gold standard customer service.
- Strengthening organic growth by collaboration, partnerships and acquisitions.




