Strategic Plan 2012 - 2017
As a University, we will be connected to our local, national and global communities – engaging in partnership through the development of an external engagement initiative. Staff are expected to connect with internal and external partnerships, employers, professional bodies and with our local and global communities.
Through collaboration between our Schools, departments and our communities – including partner colleges within the UK and globally – we will develop a strong learning environment, becoming a university that is innovative and entrepreneurial in the design and delivery of its programmes.
We will ensure we are connected with our professional communities through continued engagement with local authorities, schools, colleges, local enterprise partnerships, Sector Skills Councils and employers. Becoming more employer-focused, we will stimulate engagement by working in partnership to provide bespoke courses, including relevant training and CPD, as well as incompany degree programmes, professional consultancy and Knowledge Transfer Partnership opportunities. To ensure our courses are relevant, we will seek employers’ feedback through Business Advisory Boards. Our stakeholders will also be expected to provide work-based opportunities for students.
