University Strategy

By 2030 we will be the top modern university in the UK and one of the top 100 young universities in the world. That is our bold Vision. Naturally we can't get there in one leap. Here, we set out our Strategy for the next five years - what we need to do by 2025 to be on course to make our Vision a reality.

Both our Vision and Strategy are ambitious - and with good reason.

Addressing our strategic imperatives

Having overcome some of the most complex business continuity challenges ever faced by the University over the last 18 months, neither UEB or the Board of Governors want to back away from our vision. Indeed recommitting ourselves to our vision, of being the UK’s top modern university and one of the top 100 young universities in the world, is no more than you and our students deserve.

However, whilst we seek to maintain this commitment, we face some immediate challenges that must be addressed over the next couple of years to provide the firm foundations from which we can seek to realise our vision. Therefore we have challenged and committed the entire University to address our four strategic imperatives:

Recruitment: Reverse the ongoing decline in applications and boost conversions
Student experience: Pursue educational excellence, improve student experience and reduce variation in outcomes
Graduate employment: Rapidly improve graduate employment
Research and innovation: Increase our globally recognised research and innovation based on thematic areas, prioritising collaboration and international engagement.

UEB has approved four more detailed strategies to provide clarity on what we need to do to deliver our strategic imperatives and our overall Strategy 2025, and to ensure we are on course to achieve our 2030 Vision.

Our overarching ambition - We will deliver our vision by inspiring our staff community to be creative and bold

Our success depends on the capabilities and drive of our community of staff. We will encourage their creativity and innovation, and foster a culture where people feel passionate about being part of this vision. By 2025 we will:

- Inspire through our shared purpose
- Realise the potential of our staff
- Boost diversity and inclusivity
- Embed well-being and resilience

Engage every student in a life-changing experience

We will be recognised nationally and internationally for our success in offering world-class undergraduate and postgraduate education to people with the potential and motivation to succeed. Through the Hallmarks of a Portsmouth Graduate we will develop knowledgeable, independent graduates with a global outlook, who are set for success in their future careers and make a positive contribution to society. By 2025 we will:

- Ensure student experience is consistently outstanding
- Reduce attainment gaps
- Inspire and challenge our students
- Promote successful graduate outcomes

Meet changing demand and widen participation

We will maximise opportunities arising from the demographic upturn in 18 year olds, successfully widen participation and expand globally, giving more people the opportunity to benefit from Portsmouth's world-class education and succeed in their future careers. By 2025 we will:

- Proactively respond to changing demand
- Revolutionise digital learning
- Champion access and inclusivity
- Meet future employer and skills needs

Become one of the UK’s leading civic universities

As the University 'for' Portsmouth, we will work collaboratively to promote inclusion and positively enrich economic, social and cultural life in the city of Portsmouth and our region. By 2025 we will:

- Enhance lives through volunteering
- Enrich collaborative opportunities
- Promote the city of Portsmouth
- Drive inclusiveness and opportunities for all

Significantly build our global reach and reputation

Strategic university partnerships will promote global engagement for our students and staff and support world-leading research and innovation. International student and staff recruitment will support growth and diversity, enhance our reputation around the world and support our drive to be one of the top 100 young universities globally. By 2025 we will:

- Cultivate strategic global partnerships
- Promote global mindsets for students and staff
- Expand international student recruitment
- Be known globally for excellence

Lead in environmental sustainability and become climate positive by 2030

In response to the climate emergency, we will work with our students, staff and partners to improve global environmental sustainability, working towards becoming a climate-positive university by 2030. By 2025 we will:

- Achieve transformation through research
- Promote sustainability through civic leadership
- Partner with our students and staff on sustainability
- Deliver sustainability across all our operations

Transform our alumni relations and advancement activity

Our alumni will become ambassadors for Portsmouth and retain a lifelong relationship with the University. We will build our profile in advancement and philanthropic activity, with the aim of growing and enhancing our global reputation and visibility. By 2025 we will:

- Transform alumni engagement
- Promote diverse role models
- Boost philanthropic activity
- Achieve more through advancement activity

Enablers

To support delivery of our ambitions, we have the following enablers. By 2025 we will:

Deliver quality and excellence across all activities

Invest in our future and maintain financial strength

Enhance our estate and infrastructure

Innovate through digital technologies

Local enhancement plans & priorities

When your PDR meeting is arranged you should be provided with your local departmental plans and priorities to help you understand the context of your work. You should refer to these when planning your objectives to ensure that what you are doing is aligned to the aims of the department. If you do not have access to a departmental plan, please ask your Reviewer for guidance.

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