We recognise that new technologies, new competitors, new challenges and new expectations are changing our world forever. We need to act bold, be innovative and transform the way we think to create the University of the future and lead the way by building on our greatest strength – our talented staff.

Passionate about achieving student, research, staff, and global success, we are investing in the future to build on our strong foundations. Our 2030 vision will meet the needs of tomorrow by growing our campus and providing the best facilities and most technologically advanced learning. We’ll deliver unrivalled support and a high-quality learning experience to provide everyone with the skills they need for the future. We’ll further develop our partnerships and networks regionally and globally and support enterprise and start-ups. We’ll also tackle the world’s big challenges and pursue ground-breaking research with global significance.

Our 2030 vision

UEA's 2030 vision

Our values

Shaped by staff, our UEA values represent a core set of standards for how we behave as an employer, drive excellence in teaching, learning and research and collaborate as an anchor institution in our local community.

From tackling global challenges, striving for student and staff success and creating a vibrant inclusive environment, our values are what unite us.

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    Collaboration
    We are collaborative by nature
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    Empowerment
    We empower our colleagues to do their best every day
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    Respect
    We respect each other
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    Ambition
    We are ambitious for our colleagues, students and research success