University Mission and Aims
Mission
Inspired by the University’s Church of England Foundation and the aspirations of its students and staff, our mission is to pursue excellence in academic and professional higher education thereby enriching both individuals and society.
Aims
The University’s broad aims are to:
- provide our students with excellent teaching, informed by research, scholarship and creative work thereby fostering conceptual understanding and facilitating effective learning
- enhance research, scholarship, creative work and professional practice throughout the University and maintain a national and international reputation in particular areas
- enrich the lives of our students both personally and professionally and equip them with the knowledge and skills which will help to ensure their future employability
- have a recognised identity and reputation as a broadly based university with a specific commitment to meeting the education and professional development needs of the major public services
- encourage those from a wide range of backgrounds to join our University
- ensure that all students receive appropriate support and guidance to enable them to progress and reach their full potential
- make a major contribution to the intellectual, cultural, social and economic life of our local and wider communities
- offer an attractive range of programmes and courses together with flexible modes of delivery
- encourage an international outlook amongst students and staff
- offer all students and staff opportunities for cultural and creative activities, sport and recreation, fellowship and service to the community
- work with employers and with local, regional and national organisations to realise mutually agreed objectives