Imperial College London Strategy 2020-2025 Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: Safety information for academic year 2021-22 Latest information for current students, staff, offer holders and applicants Strategy 2020-2025 Unprecedented challenge abounds in 2020 and beyond. Our mission, to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society, is more important than ever. Top Links Read the President’s foreword Download the Strategy [PDF] Developing this Strategy Strategy in action More articles News Pianists learn to play with robotic third thumb in just one hour 22 November 2021 News Nature is trying to kill you, but science has your back 17 November 2021 News Scientists use graphene sheets to improve lab-on-chip diagnostic tests 11 November 2021 04 November 2021 New climate pledges significantly more likely to prevent worst of global… 03 November 2021 Bioengineers find new way heart valves grow – and go wrong 07 October 2021 First images from latest Mars rover show ancient river delta in Jezero… 06 October 2021 Brain cell differences could be key to learning in humans and AI Foundations and Peoples columns Foundations We will maintain world-class core academic disciplines, continuing to specialise in science, engineering, medicine and business. All research and education must be underpinned by a deep understanding of the fundamentals. We will be transdisciplinary. Only by bringing together expertise from different disciplines can we solve today’s global challenges. We will deliver a world-class educational experience. Our Learning and Teaching Strategy sets out our ambition to deliver a world-class educational experience which is research based, student-centred, evidence-based, inclusive and diverse, outward-looking and technology enhanced. We will translate ideas into impactful solutions through entrepreneurship, partnering with business, NGOs and government, providing services to harness the value of our world-leading research. People We will build a supportive, diverse, inclusive and highly motivated staff community across all disciplines, functions and activities. This will help us to attract and retain the talented and diverse staff we need to achieve our mission. We will enrich the student experience in partnership with Imperial College Union. Creating an environment in which all students feel a sense of belonging and are active participants in a community will enhance the overall student experience and allow students to thrive.We will build strong relationships with our alumni and friends. This lifelong exchange of ideas and support benefits all of us. Partners and Enablers columns Partners We will strengthen collaboration with business, academia, and non-profit, healthcare and government institutions across the globe. No university can achieve excellence or realise the full benefits of its work by itself. We will inform decision makers to influence policy. Our excellence, breadth of knowledge, connections and London location allow us to bring together and inform key decision makers in governments and industries for the benefit of society. We will empower society through meaningful engagement and dialogue. A key part of our mission is to make our work accessible, relevant and responsive to the needs and insights of society. Enablers We will strengthen and diversify our revenues. Delivering our mission requires investment in our staff, students and facilities. We will provide professional support, consistent processes and appropriate technology for all of our staff and students, the pursuit of excellence in research and education requires excellence in all that we do. We will act courageously and innovatively when pursuing new opportunities. We need to take academic and financial risks to sustain excellence in research and education. 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