Sustainable

We will show leadership in working for the sustainable future of our planet, setting an example to our sector and to society. We will evaluate all our actions for their impact on the environment, and will meet stretching standards and targets.

We will also use our resources wisely, plan ahead and secure new sources of income to ensure our university’s financial sustainability.

Our research will benefit our world, addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the climate emergency, and energy transition to a net zero carbon economy. We will also contribute to the prosperity of our region and the civic life of Aberdeen, working for the good of the area which we were founded to serve. We will prepare our students to be responsible citizens, inspired to make a real difference through their actions and their leadership.

To fulfil our purpose, our university must be financially sustainable. Our education and research will be designed to be of high value. We will seek new income sources, growing our postgraduate and online teaching, and attracting research funding from a wider range of sources. We will preserve the heritage of our buildings, and will enhance our digital and physical environments to serve staff and students, and to inspire creativity and excellence.