Our Mission

The mission of Queen Mary, University of London is:

to produce research of the highest quality which places it in the top rank of universities
to teach its students to the very highest academic standards, drawing in creative and innovative ways on its research
to transfer the knowledge it generates to business and the community, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Our Vision

Queen Mary’s vision is to be an institution that:

Fosters and encourages diversity of research, scholarship and interdisciplinary innovation
Regards excellence in research and teaching as inseparable
Recruits and retains the highest possible calibre of staff and students and provides an environment in which they can flourish
Nurtures talent, encourages personal achievement and provides an attractive and stimulating place to work and study
Encourages innovation and enterprise, in particular through partnerships with industry, business and the community
Teaches its students in innovative and effective ways, whether on campus or at a distance
Engages in teaching and research which is internationally recognised and valued, building partnerships overseas
Balances its global commitment with a serious engagement with its diverse and rapidly changing London environment
Develops life-long relationships with its alumni to the mutual benefit of the institution and the individual
Exploits to the full its unique central London campuses for the benefit of students, staff and stakeholders.

Queen Mary, both as an institution and a community, subscribes to four core values:

Excellence in the personal achievements of staff and students, supported by the College in reaching their goals
Collegiality in all aspects of the life and work of the College, treating all other members of our community with respect and courtesy and encouraging success
Diversity in our staff and student body, valuing our differences as an important contribution to our research, teaching and other activities
Respect for the environment and a commitment to contribute to environmental sustainability.