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Strategy 2030

Our Place

Together we are connected across the world.

We are a global university with regional, national and international impact and relevance.

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In our region

We will be a university embedded in our community, increasing opportunities for our local residents and taking a leading role in the prosperity and success of the region.

Commitments

  • With our partners in the South West we will increase the productivity of regional businesses, grow new jobs and support sustainable growth.
  • We will build an exceptional education ecosystem in ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ, Cornwall and across the South West that creates the best opportunities to flourish and delivers the lifelong skills people will benefit from in a rapidly changing economy.
  • We will commit our resources – intellectual, physical and human – to increase skills levels and to support the region in becoming an international hub for net zero, clean growth and nature recovery.
  • We will support and enhance the culture, heritage, creative life and economy of our region.

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Strategic priorities

  • We will launch a Net Zero Plus Innovation Hub for the South West, supporting regional businesses and organisations with their climate and environment action plans. We will attract start-ups and entrepreneurs to the region, providing skills development for green and digital transformation and building the South West into an international leader in climate action, biodiversity and natural capital.
  • We will grow our research, education and partnership activities in Cornwall, aligning our activities with regional priorities and building on our reputation for sustainability.
  • We will further develop our St Luke’s campus with a health and wellbeing focus, scaling up our biomedical and clinical research power.
  • We will develop Civic University agreements across the South West committing to delivering our shared priorities including environment, health, culture and skills.
  • In the City of ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ, through the development of the Creative Arc, we will work collaboratively to enhance regional development, economic regeneration, wellbeing and quality of life.

In our world

We will be a globally networked university, offering outstanding education and research opportunities for our communities, and creating strong partnerships to tackle the world’s biggest challenges.

Commitments

  • With universities, organisations and communities around the world, we will work together, combining our knowledge and expertise to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • We will use technology to deepen, extend and facilitate our collaborations, transcending international boundaries and helping to tackle the environment and climate emergency.
  • Our international teaching, learning and employability opportunities will prepare our students to become active global citizens making a positive impact on the world.

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Strategic priorities

  • We will enhance our international academic reputation through investing in the excellence of our research and education and our leadership in environment, human health and social justice. 
  • Working with our partners, we will deliver innovative joint programmes and global classrooms to create a community of learners around the world. 
  • We will engage our global alumni community to benefit from their expertise, networks and insights to support the delivery of our strategic vision. 
  • We will increase the international diversity of our student and staff community.
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