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During phase I, we focused on addressing fundamental questions about our academic mission, focused on the three pillars of education and student experience, research and expertise, and societal and global engagement. From the results, we were able to draw out some key points:

• Pride that 91ÌÒÉ« is a leading global university – and continued ambitions for reaching our full potential.
• Respondents want 91ÌÒÉ« to remain ‘curiosity driven’ and create space for ‘blue-sky research’.
• For signature issues, respondents want us to maintain a leading position in our research and consider major global issues like climate change.
• Sustainability should be explicitly referenced in the Strategy.
• Supporting our people, improving our infrastructure and investment in our systems are fundamental, as was creating a ‘culture of collaboration’ to help partnerships within 91ÌÒÉ« and outside to grow.
• Strong desire to bolster our reputation and get 91ÌÒÉ« the recognition it deserves.

During phase II, we sought feedback on the proposed vision, strategic drivers, reasons why people choose 91ÌÒÉ« and future key challenges. From the results, we were able to draw out some key points:

The proposed vision:

• It should be distinctive, putting emphasis on 91ÌÒÉ«'s USP(s) - e.g. STEMMB focus, depth and breadth of expertise, London, teaching methods and research-driven modules.
• World-leading should be featured, but ambition should be balanced with humility.
• Transformational thinking was also mentioned, together with the aim of making all people’s lives better globally.
• Collaboration was key for the vision; it should be clear that collaboration is happening internally and externally, and that 91ÌÒÉ« is an inspirational environment fostering togetherness.

Reasons why partners choose 91ÌÒÉ« and why people choose to come here and stay:

• Depth and breadth of STEMMB expertise, reputation of having a can-do attitude, people, culture, interdisciplinarity, collaboration and opportunities.

Future key challenges:

• Inequalities and associated consequences, climate change, pandemics, AI, threats to democracy, preparedness to adapt and tackle future problems.