OUR MISSION AND VALUES
A UNIVERSITY’S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE AND TRANSFORM LIVES. TO THIS, WE WOULD ADD THAT IT’S ALSO TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND US. Our clarity of purpose is driven by our mission, vision and values. OUR MISSION: ‘To delight in creating, sharing and applying knowledge to make a difference to individuals and society.’ In our vision, we are committed to the delivery of transformational education, research and innovation. Ambitious • We pursue bold ideas in an environment where creativity, innovation and success is encouraged and celebrated • We nurture and value relationships and partnerships that foster a global outlook • We inspire and support staff and students to achieve their potential and meet the challenges of society • We never settle for second best WE ARE:
Responsible • We act with integrity for the greater good • We insist on upholding the highest academic and professional standards • We respect and celebrate diversity and equal opportunity through an inclusive culture • We aim for sustainability across all our activities Open • We work consultatively and collaboratively to benefit from new perspectives • We share ideas and maintain transparency • We are trustworthy and do what we say we will do • We listen and respond to the needs of our students and staff
You can read more detail on our plans for shaping the University’s future at port.ac.uk/vision.
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