“Oxford Brookes University will provide an exceptional, student-centred experience which is based on both internationally significant research and pedagogic best practice. We will build on a tradition of distinction in academic, professional and social engagement to enhance our reputation as a university which educates confident citizens characterised by their generosity of spirit.” OUR STRATEGY
OUR MISSION Oxford Brookes University is committed to leading the intellectual, social and economic development of the communities it serves through teaching, research and creativity that achieve the highest standards.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS Student experience
External We will be a university dedicated to improving the human condition in Oxfordshire and around the world. We will: ■ ■ harness the enterprising creativity, knowledge, and commitment of the University’s academics, staff and students to benefit urban and rural communities principally within Oxfordshire ■ ■ further develop mutually beneficial partnerships to facilitate the application of the University’s education, research and knowledge exchange nationally and internationally, and to prepare the University’s graduates to be engaged global citizens. Infrastructure and services We will be a university characterised by its sector-leading, high quality, sustainable and cost-effective services, operating within a culture of continuous improvement. We will: ■ ■ manage our activities to achieve self-sustaining and robust finances and a strong position relative to the HE sector ■ ■ develop and enhance the quality and efficiency of the University’s infrastructure and services. You can view our 2020 strategy here.
We will be a university that enables a student experience of the highest standard possible. We will: ■ ■ ensure that learning and teaching are at the leading edge and relevant to contemporary contexts ■ ■ provide an environment where students are proactively engaged in shaping their experience through influencing learning and extra-curricular policy, processes and outcomes. Research and knowledge exchange We will be a university that is committed to externally recognised world-leading research which is translated and disseminated for the benefit of our communities. We will: are, or have the potential to be, recognised as world-leading and encourage multi - and interdisciplinary research activity across the University ■ ■ increase the exploitation and dissemination of the highest quality research and collaboration with other higher education institutions and the public, private and third sector. ■ ■ focus on the areas of research which
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