Our vision
Our vision is to set the standard for what a modern university should be. We aim to bring the best of Hertfordshire together, collaborating to create better ideas, opportunities and outcomes that make an impact regionally, nationally and globally. Our unique combination of dynamism, drive and expertise will be known and admired worldwide, boosting our reputation and strength as an enterprising university as a result.
"Our Strategy 2025-2030 charts an ambitious path forward, equipping us to respond to future challenges while seizing new opportunities. Together, we will continue to forge ahead, ensuring that Herts remains a leader in higher education. Driving opportunities that lead to positive outcomes regionally, nationally and globally; from Herts to the world."
2030 ambition
Our five-year ambition is to grow our reach and reputation regionally, nationally and globally as a modern, dynamic and enterprising university; experts at driving greater opportunities and outcomes for all, through our education, research and enterprise activity.
Growth in impact
Top 50 university for research excellence (REF1 2029)
Top 50% for Graduate Outcomes
Top 25% for Knowledge Exchange (KEF2)
Net zero by 2050
Growth in global reputation
Top 25% for student satisfaction (NSS3, PTES4)
Top 50 university in a UK league table
Top 500 in QS World University Rankings
TEF Gold5
Growth for our community
80% staff engagement score
Regional employer of choice
Establish Herts as a digital-first university
Financial sustainability with income growth
Strategic strands
Transformational initiatives
Our values
Friendliness
Ensuring we act in a respectful and inclusive manner
Ambition
Supporting those determined to achieve
Collaboration
Encouraging working together for positive, shared outcomes
Enterprise
Being impact led and placing enterprise at our core
Student Success
Working in partnership with our students and empowering them to reach their potential
