About us

Our vision is a world of inclusion and equality of opportunity, where people want to, and can make a difference.  We are the place to be to make that difference and a place to belong.

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Our Strategy

Our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact.  Our Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We will harness our strengths in research, innovation, teaching and partnerships to extend our reputation, influence and impact.  All of this will create a values-led culture that is inclusive and effective in enriching lives and benefitting society.

Read the University strategy and our supporting strategies

Our highlights

• We’re the first University of Sanctuary – an initiative to foster a culture of welcome and inclusion for asylum seekers and refugees.
• We won the Queens Anniversary Prize for work in Dementia (2016) and Archaeology (2022)
• Our School of Management is part of an elite group of business schools worldwide with the triple-crown of accreditations - AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
• A global alumni network with over 50,000 overseas alumni from 179 countries