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TruthWe seek truth, respect truthand try to impart it to others.

DiversityWe value diversity among ourstaff and students, and respectdiverse points of view as partof our commitment toacademic freedom.

InnovationOur work must be new as well as true. We innovate inteaching as well as in makingnew knowledge.

InspirationWe inspire our students andhelp them transform their lives.

Lifelong LearningWe value learning for its ownsake, not as a one-offinvestment but as a lifelongcommitment.

PartnershipWe seek to work as a team, inpartnership with our students,our colleagues andcollaborators, and with otherorganisations.

ServiceWe have a duty to ourstudents and to society to fulfilour mission and, in doing so,to make a positive impact onpeople’s lives.

EquityWe believe that theopportunities the Universityoffers its students and staff are precious and that accessto them must be fair.

TransparencyWe want to be open and accountable in ourdecision-making.

CommitmentWe want our staff and studentsto feel committed to andsatisfied in their work.

Core values

The University of Bristol is a world-class institution that contributes to societythrough scholarship and research, by developing creative graduates andthrough its cultural, social, economic and environmental activities. Theseambitions are realised in a supportive and positive work environment.

The purposes of the University of Bristol are summarised in three words:Learning. Discovery. Enterprise.

Learning: we will admit the students with the best potential. We will challengestudents intellectually and prepare them for life in the 21st century.

Discovery: we will increase knowledge by undertaking research generated byintellectual curiosity and carried out with integrity.

Enterprise: we will transfer that knowledge to the wider community, in order toenhance quality of life and to strengthen both the local and national economy,and also to strengthen the financial base of the University.

MissionFrom the University Plan 2003-2008