Our Values

We value being able to do our educational and research activities freely in a safe, supportive, 
cooperative, and well-resourced working environment, with the tools we need to leverage our 
creativity and the ability to shape and respond to research, societal and educational 
opportunities as they arise.

Our People

• Diversity: We embrace and celebrate the richness of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, 
  and ideas.
• Integrity and Ethics: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and ethical 
  behaviour.
• Excellence: We strive for the highest quality in all our endeavours.
• Impact: We strive to create significant and lasting contributions to society through our 
  education, research, and public engagement.
• Mutual Respect and Collaboration: We foster a supportive, inclusive, and cooperative 
  community.
• Responsiveness: We act on emerging challenges and opportunities with agility and 
  creativity.

Our Practices

• Transformative Education: Our cutting-edge research-led educational programmes 
  inspire and inform our students to think critically through experiential learning and realworld problem-solving.
• Transformative Research: We foster research that is curiosity-driven, creates knowledge 
  and sparks innovation.
• Public Engagement: We actively communicate and collaborate with society, encouraging 
  participation and the co-creation of knowledge.
• Lifelong Learning: We are dedicated to continuous professional development and 
  support communities in pursuing knowledge and skills throughout their lives.

Our Environment

• Safe and Supportive: We ensure a secure and encouraging space for all our staff and 
  students.
• Healthy: We prioritise physical, mental, and environmental well-being.
• Diverse and Inclusive: We celebrate and embrace our diversity, and strive to ensure an 
  inclusive and equitable environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and 
  empowered to contribute and thrive.
• Productive: We create an environment that nurtures innovation, creativity, and 
  academic excellence.
• Resourced: We maintain, nurture and enhance our unique and historical collections and 
  key analytical facilities.
• Sustainable: We commit to practices that protect and enhance our planet for future 
  generations.