Our new Strategic Plan, which is currently in development, will focus on our core higher education missions of 1) Research; 2) Learning and Teaching; and 3) Engagement with our multiple local, national and international stakeholders to maximise societal impact.
We are currently at the consultative phase with a view to formally launching the new UL Strategic Plan in Q4 2026.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ: Higher Education Continuum – The 3 Pillars
Vision and values
Guided by the University’s commitment to excellence, creativity, innovation, and engagement.
Mission
To deliver impactful education, research, and engagement that enriches society.
1. Research
- The research and scholarship activities and achievements of the university.
- The development of research excellence, strategic initiatives to enhance research output and impact.
- The promotion of a research-intensive culture within the institution.
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2. Learning and teaching
- The educational activities of the university, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- The delivery of high-quality, research-led teaching and the development of innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.
- The enhancement of the overall learning experience for students.
3. Engagement (+Impact)
- The university’s interaction and collaboration with external stakeholders, such as industry, government, community organisations, and the wider society.
- Initiatives to foster knowledge exchange, promote civic engagement, and contribute to the social, economic, and cultural development of the region, nation, and globally.
Strategic Enablers
- People: HR, CPD, EDI, Culture & Communications
- Resources: Investments in physical and digital infrastructure
- Sustainability: Environmental, financial, efficiencies
- Governance: Corporate governance, operating model, quality assurance
- Internationalisation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Metrics and measures to evaluate performance across research, learning, teaching, and engagement to ensure continuous improvement and impact.