Our mission, vision and values

Our Mission

At Leeds Trinity University, our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential through education, research, and professional development.

We are committed to:

Delivering Excellence

Providing high-quality teaching, learning, and research opportunities that equip students and staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Fostering Inclusivity

Creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute to our vibrant community.

Promoting Employability

Ensuring our graduates are highly employable by offering practical, industry-relevant experiences and fostering strong links with employers.

Engaging with the Community

Building meaningful partnerships with local, national, and international organisations to enhance learning, research, and career opportunities.

Our Vision

Our vision at Leeds Trinity University is to be recognised as an outstanding institution that transforms lives and makes a positive impact on society.

We aim to:

Be a Leader in Education

Continuously innovating and enhancing our academic programs to stay at the forefront of educational excellence.

Inspire Lifelong Learning

Cultivating a passion for learning and development that extends beyond graduation, encouraging our students and alumni to pursue continuous personal and professional growth.

Champion Social Responsibility

Embedding sustainability and social responsibility into all aspects of our work, ensuring that our graduates are prepared to make a positive contribution to the world.

Expand Our Reach

Growing our global presence by attracting a diverse student body and establishing strong international collaborations.

Our Values

Our values, which are rooted in our Catholic heritage, serve as the cornerstone of our identity and define us as a community. They reflect our commitment to excellence, inclusivity, integrity, care, and service, and guide us in our pursuit of making a positive contribution to society.

The embodiment of our values in our day-to-day working lives is more important than ever, as we embark on a period of significant organisational change. Within this context, it is important that we maintain and uphold our core values and stay focused on the strong sense of collegiality and solidarity that has helped us achieve success together as an institution for over 50 years.

Dignity and Care

We value the wellbeing, dignity, and contribution of each person by nurturing a community where students and staff can reach their full potential.

Solidarity and Service

We promote the Common Good by widening opportunity and participation, forming outward partnerships, and by making a positive contribution to society.

Honesty and Integrity

We uphold truth, honesty, and integrity, fostering personal and collective accountability by stewarding our resources well and cultivating an awareness of our responsibility for the environment and the communities around us.

Respect and Inclusivity

We demonstrate our inclusivity by promoting equality in the opportunities we offer, in the right of everyone to contribute and by cultivating a safe community rooted in a culture of mutual respect.

Knowledge and Excellence

We aspire to stimulate keen scholarship and the pursuit of academic excellence by providing the highest standards of teaching, learning and research, and by continuously improving on our performance.

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