Student education

Our vision

To provide a transformative, research-based educational experience for students from diverse backgrounds, who develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed and make a positive impact in the world. 

Transcript: University of Leeds Strategy 2020-2030: Student education (opens in a new window)

Our aims and objectives

1. Engage students as partners in their education, through active and inclusive approaches to learning, and research-based content. We will:

• Ensure our students are equipped with knowledge, skills and attributes aligned with their career aspirations and the needs of society and employers.
• Embed evidence-based, active and inclusive approaches to learning and assessment across the University.
• Transform our curriculum by placing students and their success at its heart. Streamline our portfolio and adopt a consistent programme structure that facilitates student choice and different ways of learning.
• Attract, retain and support students from all backgrounds, with a focus on evidence-based interventions that support the achievement of challenging targets for particular groups.

2. Provide an outstanding education, underpinned and enhanced by sector-leading digital resources, teaching methods and technologies. We will:

• Expand our portfolio of accessible online education for lifelong learning, collaborating with global partners.
• Invest in digital education, including tools and content that enhance students’ education, supported by efficient administrative systems.
• Develop the skills staff and students need to take advantage of a digitally-enabled, student-centred, active-learning experience across all programmes. 
• Harness “smart campus” technology. 

3. Foster an engaged and lifelong community of staff, students, alumni and partners. We will:  

• Create a positive and inclusive culture, helping all students and staff to feel and promote a sense of belonging as valued members of our community.
• Recognise the value of, and derive benefits for our students from, the global Leeds community as friends and advocates of the University and experts with local country knowledge.
• Help students to benefit from the global Leeds community, for example, using alumni and partner networks to create opportunities for study and employment.
• Support students to engage with lifelong learning and to explore study and career opportunities in the Leeds City Region.

4. Embed a sustainable approach to delivering high-quality, research-based education.  We will:

• Use technology and consistent, streamlined processes to improve every aspect of the student experience, from enquiry and application through to graduation and alumni engagement.
• Achieve a programme portfolio, modes of delivery and student cohort mix that secure financial sustainability, excellence in research, scholarship and student outcomes, and a positive work-life balance for all colleagues.
• Provide a supportive and inclusive academic environment for students and staff that enables each to develop the necessary skills to succeed through sustainable workloads.
• Promote environmental and social sustainability through our portfolio, our actions and student opportunities.

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