University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham was founded on the vision and philanthropic spirit of Jesse Boot who, in 1928, donated the land that is now University Park. The vision of a university devoted to discovery, enterprise and the advancement of the human con y, enterprise and the advancement of the human condition, combined with his lifelong commitment to improving health and wellbeing, remains intrinsic to the culture of the University today and will continue to underpin our future purpose. We have inspiring campuses in three countries, energising us to be a globally engaged university that is also committed to making a difference in our cities and regions We empower and support students and staff to collaborate in learning, scholarship and discovery across all realms of knowledge, solving problems and improving lives We are stewards of a pioneering and entrepreneurial tradition of creativity and innovation to be a university without borders, where we embrace the opportunities presented by a changing world, and where ambitious people and a creative culture will enable us to change the world for the better. We will solve problems and improve lives through education, research and knowledge exchange of the highest quality, through application to local and global challenges and through preparing our students to lead rich and fulfilling lives, thriving in the rapidly changing world of work. We will recruit students and staff with the highest potential and a desire to succeed, and we will support them to ensure they achieve their goals. We will work with local communities in our region and beyond to identify and encourage people who would benefit from our education. We will put measures in place to ensure that we eliminate the attainment gaps between students from diverse backgrounds and embed equality in our decisions about staff recruitment, reward and progression. We will cherish the natural environment and beauty of our campuses while building on Nottingham’s reputation as an outstanding campus university. We will develop our campuses to answer the contemporary needs of staff and students for: new kinds of spaces; a secure and inclusive environment that supports the wellbeing of the community; an education that is more than a degree; and a rich and stimulating social, cultural and sporting life, open to all. While we will not grow our on-campus student populations significantly, we will reach out to new potential students across the world, attracting those who wish to access online resources, continuing professional development and lifelong learning.