Our ambitious agenda
for the future
University of Gloucester will contribute to the intellectual, social and economic development of the communities it serves through teaching, research and enterprise of the highest standards.
Our vision for 2010 is for University of Gloucester to play a leading role in the socio-economic and cultural development of the communities that it serves. Through interchange between teachers, students, businesses, public agencies, professional bodies, voluntary organisations and community representatives. University of Gloucester will be recognised as more than just a university.
By working in partnership regionally, nationally and internationally, University of Gloucester will be a university rooted in its locality but also globally connected, especially through its internationally focused curriculum. Its academic portfolio will be focused towards the professions, employment and continuous professional development and promote human understanding and creativity.
As a premier teaching and learning institution, University of Gloucester will be learner centred. Research will be directed towards knowledge creation and transfer as well as underpin high quality teaching and learning. Sports, arts and community volunteering will be highly valued as social and cultural programmes for both students and staff.
University of Gloucester will be a vibrant and exciting institution to be associated with. Supporting students, valuing staff and working in partnership will be at the heart of all those who work within the University. Those associated with the University will be confident in the knowledge that they are part of a supportive learning community that delivers high quality education and research.
The University will have broken down the barriers between education and work by providing flexible and convenient learning opportunities that enhance work and personal prospects, particularly for those people within our local region and our alumni. Through increasing participation amongst people who might not otherwise consider studying within higher education and by expanding our programmes delivered in partnership within the region and overseas, the number of people studying for a University of Gloucester award will have grown.
