We will create a university for all – shaping futures that matter. Our vision is to deliver education without boundaries from city to coast. Born from the union of two proud institutions, our collective strength will transform lives and power inclusive opportunity, with students placed at the heart of everything we do. We believe talent is everywhere – and we will unlock it in all the communities that we reach. Through innovative and impactful teaching, personalised support, and a nurturing culture that celebrates individual differences, we will empower our students to shape their futures – no matter where they began. Our graduates will leave us with the skills, confidence, connections and ambition to thrive.
As a civic university, we will support our regions’ needs – upskilling local people, energising communities, and collaborating with business to address the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our combined force will bring new scale and ambition to our research in key areas such as health and wellbeing, food and sustainability, and the creative industries. This collective might will enable us to tackle real world issues with greater impact, locally, nationally and globally.
We take pride in our people. We will celebrate staff and foster a high performing, coaching and collaborative culture. Together, we will build a community that cultivates ambition and recognises contribution, centred around a shared commitment to shaping futures that matter.