Our corporate strategy
The University of Surrey is a research-intensive university committed to teaching and research excellence, with a focus on practice-based education programmes that reflect our history. We provide a world-class experience to our students, who go on to make positive contributions to society. Continuing the spirit of our Royal Charter, we are committed to working in partnership with students, business, government and communities in the discovery and application of knowledge.
Our mission The University of Surrey provides excellent education, and advances and disseminates knowledge. The University transforms lives and shapes the world for a better future by partnering with students, governments, businesses, alumni and local communities. The University makes social and economic impacts through research and innovation, and provides solutions to global challenges. Our vision The University of Surrey will be a leading global university. We will be renowned for the outstanding quality and impact of our graduates and research, as well as our collective contributions to society. We will build on our distinctive heritage of practice-based learning and excellent student experience, and embrace our future by focusing on digital transformation. Our values Our organisation is built on a core set of values. These define us as ambitious, but not at any cost. They tell us to be focused on our mission while encouraging creativity, respecting our people, and enabling them to realise their full potential. Our values underpin a strong culture of excellence, diversity, resilience and collaboration, which require us to be agile to change, and ready to adapt where and when we should.
The University of Surrey conducts its business by the following values: Respect We include everyone Through valuing equality and diversity in people, cultures and ideas, we build a vibrant and caring environment that supports people based on humanity, compassion and fairness. Ambition We set stretching goals Through working to make the most of our potential and by taking advantage of opportunities, we add value for our students, staff, partners and for society as a whole. Collaboration We work in partnership Through supporting staff and students to work closely together across disciplines, with businesses and with industry, we benefit society. Integrity We always aim to do the right thing Through a commitment to honesty, decency and transparency, we uphold the highest ethical standards and professionalism. Excellence We strive to be the best we can be Through a focus on quality, we always seek to improve everything we do.
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