Our world is facing a set of unprecedented global challenges. From hunger, poverty and water to clean energy, sustainable communities and climate change, it is critical that we all rethink how we live, work and learn.
Global Challenges sets out how we will do that. It is more than a programme, initiative, or project. It is a mission and a commitment to tackle the pressing issues facing our world in everything we do.
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Global Challenges frame our distinctive approach and strengthen our identity as a locally-embedded, globally-influential university.
We address global challenges through all our practices including teaching and learning, community engagement and our campus operations and organisational culture. Our activity tackles climate change and strives to improve equality and inclusivity, enhance wellbeing and promote creative and sustainable economies.
As a research and knowledge exchange community, and particularly through our Centres of Research Excellence and Research Excellence Groups, our work breaks boundaries, bringing together diverse disciplines, international partners and individuals from academia, industry and beyond. Through our collaborations and partnerships, we share our insights, solve practical problems and shape debate around creating a better future.
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TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes
