Governance

The University’s Council has responsibility for Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Management.  Both of these are delegated via our Dual Assurance system and there is a CR Dual Assurance group to lead on this work.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for External Affairs leads on this work and produces an External Affairs Strategy, which incorporates actions designed to enhance our Corporate Social Responsibility. They are supported by a Lay lead from Council. Other groups such as Sustainability, Equality and Diversity, Sports and Staffing are required to produce annual reports for consideration.

For more information please see our organisation webpages.

Mission Statement - Strategic Plan

“The University of Exeter helps to shape the future by extending the boundaries of Knowledge for the benefit of individuals, society and the environment. Our vision is to be a leading international university, recognised for the high quality of our research and the distinctive student experience we offer.”

Our Key Characteristics

• Research intensive, recognised internationally for the excellence of our research
• Offering challenging programmes at all levels of study, highly attractive to students from varied backgrounds
• Providing an outstanding student experience which prepares students for meaningful employment and a fulfilling life
• Offering a high-quality, campus-based living and learning environment which is welcoming and inclusive
• Committed to making a positive, distinctive and measurable impact on society, and playing a leading role in the South West region
• An international university, in outlook and impact

Our Values – we aim to be

• tolerant, humane and liberal minded, with the pursuit of truth, openness and equality and diversity at the heart of what we do
• a champion for our students, dedicated to their development and wellbeing
• engaged with our graduates and rejoicing in their success
• committed to being an employer of choice, providing support, recognition and reward for our staff
• customer focused, providing the highest standards of service for students, alumni and external partners
• outward looking, bold and creative, working in partnership with others to achieve success
• self-determining through sound governance, self-investment, and with less reliance on the State
• responsible, sustainable and ethical, meeting the needs of the present and leaving a better environment for future generations
• always striving to be better than our previous best