OUR STRATEGY AND GOALS
Plymouth University is currently refreshing its strategy following the appointment of its new Vice-Chancellor in 2015. This period of reviewwill confirm the institution’s direction and focus as it looks tomeet the challenges presented by an increasingly competitive and volatile higher education sector. The University’s mission – to advance knowledge and transform lives through education and research – is encapsulated in four ambitions that underpin and inform its strategic decision-making. These ambitions are:
Excellent learning in partnership with students We aim to have highly satisfied students. We will offer the best experience that we can, preparing our students to succeed in their professional and personal lives by working with our student body and the Students’ Union to understand their needs, encourage their contributions and learn from their experiences. World-class research and innovation We aim to further develop our research standing and impact internationally. We will support the conditions needed for world-class research and innovation to flourish and continue to ensure that our research is built on strong ethical foundations. We will connect disciplines in novel ways, engaging with stakeholders and funders and promoting public engagement and understanding.
Raising aspirations and driving engagement We aim to build on and sustain connections with local, national and international partners to enrich our academic experience. We will continue to seek to raise aspiration among groups that are under-represented in higher education, and to provide opportunities for our students, staff and the communities we serve through economic development, social inclusion, community outreach and strategic partnerships. Achieving resilience, sustainability and effectiveness We aim to build on our existing position as a leading UK university in sustainability by striving for excellence in financial, environmental and social responsibility across all of our activities.
* The staff survey is conducted every three years; NYP = not yet published
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