Foreword

Strategy 2035: Creating Opportunity, Transforming Futures

The origins of the University of Wolverhampton go back nearly 200 years when it was established as a Tradesmen’s and Mechanic’s Institute in 1827.  These origins continue to influence the mission of the University, its character, courses, research, knowledge exchange and role as an anchor institution.

Over the past six months we have explored how we build on this heritage.  We have sought and distilled the collective ambition and imagination of university colleagues, students, and our wider community.  It has been clear from these conversations that our overriding objective is to make a positive difference for the future, for our students and staff, for our City and region, and for the nation and globally.

At the heart of our approach is the belief that we can achieve so much more when we work together with others.  If we are to transform futures, we must do so collaboratively.  For its part, the University will help to raise aspirations in our communities, provide the widest possible educational opportunity both locally and globally, and will transform lives and futures by delivering outstanding education, research and knowledge exchange. 

This Strategy encompasses the ideas, insights, hopes and aspirations of our students, staff and partners.  It reaffirms our identity as a civic institution powered by our sense of place and connections to our local and global communities and commits the University to play a leading role in delivering a more inclusive, productive and sustainable society.

We look forward to you joining us on our exciting journey.