Measures of success

Our 2030 Measure of Success quantify our long-term ambition. 

These are the principal means by which Council will assess progress with the delivery of the Strategic Framework.

More detailed quantitative and qualitative metrics that support these principal measures are integrated into our annual planning process and monitored by University Executive Board. These measures provide accountability for all areas of the University in contributing to the delivery of our ambitions and will support prioritisation of investment decisions.

Global reputation

We will be recognised amongst the leading universities globally, ranking within the top 50 global institutions in the leading international tables.

Research quality

The quality of our research will be amongst the best in the UK; our volume of citations per FTE will place us in the top 10 in the UK.

Teaching and Learning

Our student experience will be exemplary, ranking within the top quartile in the sector for institutional student satisfaction.

Graduate success

Our graduates will be amongst the most employable in the UK, ranking within the top 10 institutions in the UK for Graduate Outcomes.

Pride in our University

Our staff will be proud to work at the University; our staff engagement, measured via staff surveys, will compare favourably with top national and international employers.

Environment

We will make annual gains in reducing our carbon footprint, aiming to achieve net zero carbon for scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and overall by 2045.

Finance and Growth

We will continue to ensure our capacity to invest in our core activities, by maintaining a strong EBITDA, and our overall income per FTE will be amongst the top 10 in the UK.