OUR ENTERPRISE We are an exceptionally collaborative and entrepreneurial university. We were founded by industry, for industry, and we remain true to the ambitions of our founders in that we work with industrial, commercial and public sector partners for the benefit of our region and nation. We value our partnerships with anchor companies and SMEs in Wales – more than 40 companies are co-located with us on our campuses – and with the many organisations we collaborate with internationally. We encourage our staff and students to make the most of their ideas – we are top in Wales and top five in the UK for start-ups that survive three years and we publish more with industry than any other university in Wales.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: We embrace a culture of co-creation with our partners. Our colleagues and students work with local, national and international partners on industry-led initiatives that benefit our research and drive innovation, and which have economic and societal impact. Our entrepreneurial approach adds value to the student experience, providing opportunities for our students to gain practical skills through placements, internships and collaborative research projects. A GLOBAL OUTLOOK: We will expand our partnerships with multinational organisations across a broad range of sectors, in the UK and overseas. We will continue to instil in our colleagues and students the confidence to start their own businesses and the mindset to embrace and develop the creative, entrepreneurial skills that will benefit their careers no matter where in the world they work.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE: We work in tandem with our partners to exchange knowledge and develop skills on an ethical and equitable basis. While we will lead collaborations, we will listen to our partners and will learn from them. Our role is to meet their needs, stimulate their growth and support their sustainable development as much as it is to push boundaries and innovate. STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE: We will measure the impact of our entrepreneurial approach through the Knowledge Exchange Framework and Higher Education Business and Community Interaction survey. Our success will also be evident in the growth in the number of organisations we partner with, the impact we have on their business, and in the ways we embed entrepreneurship in our degree programmes, and in the extracurricular opportunities we offer our students.
“Knowledge is precious but it has no value unless we do something with it.” JM, student
A SECOND CENTURY OF MAKING WAVES
A SECOND CENTURY OF MAKING WAVES
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