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University Strategy

About us

Our Vision and ambition

At the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ we are committed to addressing global problems through our teaching, research and partnerships.

Our University Strategy highlights the core values that characterise the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ: a love of learning; creating and sharing new knowledge; embracing and celebrating diversity of people and ideas; and caring for our environment. We have maintained these values throughout our history and they will continue to guide us in the future as we transform the way we work.

The Strategy provides a shared set of values for the whole University community, to inform decisions as we approach our centenary in 2026. It sets out the key objectives for the University and also the ways in which we will review and guide our performance, holding ourselves to account using a range of internal measures and external benchmarks such as People and Planet and the Times Higher Education rankings.

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Find out about the four principles that define our strategy and underpin our teaching, research and partnerships to address the needs and challenges of a global society. 

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Community

The University is a diverse and inclusive community using its knowledge and skills to solve problems and create opportunities for the benefit of people and the planet. Colleagues and students work and study in a fulfilling setting that supports their development.
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Excellence

We transform lives by focusing on excellence and innovation in education and research locally, nationally and globally, creating an environment where our students and staff can excel academically and personally.
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Sustainability

We work together to make the best use of our resources to ensure our sustainability, from reviewing how we operate to ensure financial sustainability to playing our part in tackling climate change.
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Engagement

We work with partners to play a positive role in the life of our local communities, and use our connections to strengthen our work around the world. Public engagement and consultation are central to how we work. 
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Governance

Our University Charter, governance structure and policies ensure we are accountable and transparent in our operations. 
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Annual review

We publish an annual report and financial accounts each year, summarising our activities and progress towards our strategy.
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Ranked #4

The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has been ranked as a first-class university in the UK for its environmental and ethical performance in the latest .
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Supporting UN Global goals

We are ranked joint 50th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 for our contribution to addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Download about how we are responding to global challenges and supporting the SDGs.

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Subjects A-B

  • Agriculture
  • Archaeology
  • Building and Surveying

Subjects C-E

  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Economics

Subjects F-G

  • Finance
  • Food

Subjects H-M

  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Politics and International Relations
  • Surveying and Construction Management

Subjects A-C

  • Construction Management and Engineering

Subjects D-G

  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Pharmacy
  • Physician Associate
  • Project Management

Subjects A-B

  • Accounting
  • Acting and Drama
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Pathways
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction Management
  • Teaching
  • Theatre & Performance

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

Subjects A-C

  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business (Post-Experience)
  • Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
  • Classics
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Creative Enterprise

Subjects D-G

  • Data Science
  • Dietetics
  • Digital Business
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

Subjects Q-Z

  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Social Policy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Teacher training
  • Theatre
  • Typography and Graphic Communication
  • War and Peace Studies
  • Zoology

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