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Our plan for the future

Our Shared Vision is the University's plan for the future.

It sets out our long-term direction towards ambitious goals, to ensure that the University:

  • Remains world-class,
  • Enhances its reputation,
  • Raises its profile and
  • Further develops its already significant international standing by 2020.

Our mission: why we are here

To discover and understand.

Our University works to improve the world by seeking to understand it.

Our vision: where we aspire to be

The University will be firmly positioned amongst the world's leading universities, recognised for the impact, excellence and distinctiveness of its graduates and research activities.

Our goals - find out how we will reach them and measure our progress towards them

What we have achieved so far…

We are recognised as a leading international university that delivers learning, teaching, research and knowledge of the highest quality.

Our achievements - find out more

Key challenges

Our environment is changing fast, so we cannot afford to rest on our laurels.

In five priority areas in particular, we intend to strengthen our competitive position by influencing and leading the way in student and research markets, within a complex financial environment.

Five key challenges - find out more