Implementation

If our purpose is to transform lives, then we must start by transforming ourselves. We must have clarity of purpose in everything we do, from how we deliver our teaching and learning, to the focus and conduct of our research, and the nature of our university structures.

We are clear that everything we undertake must be:

- Done with Quality

- Efficiently Delivered

- Focused on Delivering Our Vision and Ambition

To enable this to happen the success of our strategy will be underpinned by nine supporting strategies. Led by our Teaching and Student Experience and Research and Knowledge Exchange strategies that are our raison d’être, our other strategies will create the culture and infrastructure that is needed for the University to achieve its ambitions.

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Teaching, Learning and Student Experience

Our students are our partners and we will co-create meaningful, challenging, and life-enhancing educational experiences that empower them to grow into creative graduates with global, inclusive mindsets, a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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Research and Knowledge Exchange

We will address global challenges that are grounded in regional priorities by adopting a permeable, challenge-led, impactful, co-created and partnership-based approach to research and knowledge exchange.

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Internationalisation

Through learning about and experiencing different cultures, perspectives, and organisations, we will promote a global mindset and cultural empathy among staff, students, and our wider community that will enable them to thrive in an international context.

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Digitally Enabled

Our digital strategy and roadmap are designed to empower students and staff to fulfil their potential, and to support the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan by providing services that are simple, connected, and powered by insights.

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People and Culture

People are central to our success. They embody our university and realise our ambitions. We will harness the benefits of an inclusive and diverse team of staff, embracing a high-performance culture where staff are supported and enabled to thrive and develop.

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Regional Engagement

We are passionate about our civic mission. We will shape and transform our city and region by catalysing economic growth and investment, working collaboratively with partners to develop educational opportunities, and supporting innovation through research and development.

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Arts, Culture, and Heritage

Through our rich cultural assets, our vibrant programming, and our collaborative approach we will develop our reputation as a creative cultural powerhouse that transforms lives, communities, and economies throughout Greater Lincolnshire and beyond.

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Estates and Environmental Sustainability

We will develop a vibrant campus that is working towards net zero that is both inclusive and accessible whilst ensuring a safe learning and working environment for our students, staff, and the wider community.

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Financial Sustainability

As we pursue our ambitions to grow and diversify, we will need to build financial resilience, sustainability, and flexibility through targeted investments and developing effective and collaborative partnerships.

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