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Our Principles, Our Ways

Find out what it means to work at NTU: a university for the future, today.

At Nottingham Trent University, Our Principles, Our Ways define who we are and how we work together. This behavioural framework underpins our University, reimagined strategy and helps shape our principles, decision-making, and how we work with one another.

Our ways

We change lives

Relationships with others, delivering through others.

We are bold

Adaptability, problem solving, developing yourself.

We do the right thing

Planning and delivering work, accountability.

What this means for you

At NTU, performance isn’t just about what you achieve — it’s also about how you approach your work. If you're applying to join NTU, our behavioural framework gives you an insight into the principles and behaviours we value and we look for in our people.

It’s a reference point, not a scoring tool, guiding how we recruit, support development, and assess performance, helping to ensure consistency and fairness.

Our core principles

We Change Lives

We’re about more than study — we’re about people. Relationships are at the heart of what we do. With confidence and care, we take actions that create real, positive change in society

We value:

  • Building strong relationships
  • Enabling others to succeed

We Are Bold

We’re independent, curious, and driven to grow. We embrace opportunities, take considered risks, and strive for personal growth — for ourselves and those around us.

We value:

  • Personal development
  • Adaptability
  • Effective problem-solving

We Do the Right Thing

Integrity is at our core. We support one another, act responsibly, and strive for excellence in everything we do — always with respect and professionalism.

We value:

  • Accountability
  • Thoughtful planning and delivery

When you apply to NTU, you're not just applying for a role — you're joining a community driven by shared principles and a commitment to doing meaningful work, the right way.