Expressing our aspirations and ambitions for the future
We believe that universities have a responsibility to create,
shape and develop a better future for the individual and for
society; envisioning how things could be and not passively
accepting things as they are.
Below is an introduction to our vision and
mission; for a more broad view of this, please view the Strategic
Plan.
The University of Hull was founded on this principle, and with
an established international reputation for academic excellence,
the University remains committed to ensuring that its vital work of
knowledge advancement continues to benefit successive generations
of students, scholars, and partners worldwide. We want people to
join us who share our ambitions, and we want to work with people
who are as passionate as we are about building a better world.
Our pursuit of achievement is inspired by our ethos of
‘going beyond’, a determination to exceed expectations and
to encourage our students to strive for excellence in whatever they
do in life. In our specialist and interdisciplinary research and
teachingwe tackle complex, global issues. We use research
excellence to generate innovation leading to positive social,
economic and cultural outcomes. Our students are inspired by
leading practitioners and scholars, and benefit from a dynamic
interaction of research and teaching.
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An outstanding student
experience is at the heart of the University of Hull. We
remain accessible to all students with the potential to succeed,
regardless of their financial circumstances. We help each student
to shape an experience that is distinctive and personal. Our
students have a strong sense of belonging within an academic
community that is diverse, culturally vibrant, stimulating,
healthy, safe, and supportive; where they can develop the
distinctive skills and values that will enable them to compete and
make a difference in the world. As a result, our students forge
life-long connections with the University, confident in the
enduring worth of their attainments.
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Ours is an internationally-engaged University. We know
that the quest for knowledge is a global endeavour without
boundaries. We therefore pursue internationalisation and
participate actively in the world arena. With its strong maritime
heritage, our region has historically been a point from which
products, services and knowledge have spread around the globe. The
University of Hull achieves the same through its innovative
programmes of research and education.
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As an anchor institution in its regional communities, the
University of Hull provides a valued source of intellectual and
cultural leadership, bringing its global outlook and
multi-campus presence to bear on local challenges. Our regional
communities benefit from the University’s presence and activities,
as the University benefits from its geographical location and
engagement with its communities.
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We place a high priority on sustainability. The University is
a financially sound, effective and responsive
organisation, driven by its values, and with a strong sense of
responsibility for the environment. This is a place where everyone
contributes, where we have high expectations of one another, where
we all behave in ways that are consistent with the vision and
values of the University, and where we all recognise our
responsibility to act as the trustees of the future. We set
ourselves challenging goals, and know that only by doing things
exceptionally well can we achieve our vision of being a university
that is ever growing in stature and reputation in the world.
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Page last updated by Ashley Borrett on
4/23/2012