Values and Conduct 

Our values should underpin all our conduct and behaviours as they express the shared ethos of our university. It will be up to all staff members to live up to the values:

• What the University expects - Professional, Innovative, Ambitious and Inclusive
• What that means in how we interact with each other – with Respect and Integrity
• What that results in – people who are proud, confident, challenged and supported

Download the Strategy 2020 summary or follow the link to Strategy2020 for the official site.

Those acting on behalf of the University have a general duty to conduct themselves in a manner that will maintain and strengthen the public's trust and confidence in the integrity of the University and to take no actions incompatible with their obligations to the University.

With regard to professional conduct, those acting on behalf of the University should practice:

• Integrity by maintaining an ongoing dedication to honesty and responsibility
• Trustworthiness by acting in a reliable and dependable manner
• Even-handedness by treating others with impartiality
• Respect by treating others with dignity
• Stewardship by exercising custodial responsibility for University property and resources
• Compliance by following European and United Kingdom laws and University policies related to their duties and responsibilities
• Confidentiality by protecting the integrity and security of University information such as data, student records, employee files, patient records, and contract negotiation documents

Those acting on behalf of the University shall seek appropriate guidance when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Please contact the Human Resources & Development or University Secretary’s office if you require further information.