Vision & Mission

Vision

Working closely with its partners and stakeholders, the University of Cumbria is committed to providing an outstanding student experience, and to bringing the transformational and opportunity-giving qualities of Higher Education to all who can benefit. Key to this is the development in all of our students of new skills and knowledge, in a supportive learning environment, which will equip them for success and fulfilment throughout their lives wherever they live and work.

Mission

Fully committed to inclusivity and accessibility, the University of Cumbria will reflect the Christian values and the creative traditions on which it was founded, and will promote an environment where diversity is celebrated and inventiveness flourishes with a mission:

TO EXCEL in the design and delivery of a range of accessible lifelong learning opportunities through a network of University Centres and campuses within Cumbria and North Lancashire.

TO INSPIRE all of our students to achieve their potential by providing progressive teaching in an innovative and flexible learning environment which encourages independent thinking, tolerance and social responsibility.

TO SUPPORT economic regeneration and the development of diverse and sustainable communities by playing a prominent role in assisting the growth of the Regional economy and enhancing its skills base.

TO ENCOURAGE research, scholarship and knowledge transfer activities of excellence, much of which will help shape and support constructive social, cultural and economic change and development.

Values

The University, in all of its activities, is committed to:

  • positive promotion of diversity, inclusiveness and equality
  • the celebration of learning, creativity and innovation
  • the creation of a welcoming and supportive learning and work environment
  • the development and well-being of its staff, recognising them as its greatest asset
  • a firm adherence to high ethical standards and the principles of openness, transparency, professionalism
  • environmental sensitivity and sustainability