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Strategy and governance

Bringing creativity to the world

Find out how we're bringing creativity to the world with our strategy, see how we're governed, and discover how we're connected to creative higher education around the world.
  • A digital 3D Render of a glass water type structure in a globe shape transparent splash around a central light purple nugget. The background is light purple grey. This angle view of the sculpture represents the UAL 2032 strategy as a whole.
    UAL 2032 strategy | 3D render: Kate Petersons, 2023 BA Design for Branded Spaces, London College of Communication, UAL | Campaign design direction: UAL Creative

    Our strategy

    The world needs creativity. Our mission is to empower individuals to shape culture, society, and the economy through creativity.

  • An open book with red text
    Maryam Adam, 2021 BA Graphic Communication Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Maryam Adam

    Governance

    The Governance Team makes sure that the decisions of UAL are properly made and meet all of our legal and corporate obligations.

  • Two people mimicking each other's balance surrounded by a semi circular tower of wine glasses
    Tuli Litvak, 2018 BA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: John Sturrock

    Academic partnerships

    We can award research and taught degrees and acts as validating and awarding body for a number of arts institutions both in the UK and internationally.

Executive board

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    Anti-racism strategy

    We are working together to make UAL an anti-racist University. Learn more about our plans and objectives.

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    Knowledge Exchange Design System, Brand and Creative Services, UAL

    Knowledge Exchange strategy

    Our Knowledge Exchange strategy responds to guiding policy 3 of our 10-year strategy – to change the world through our creative endeavour.

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    Aramatou Toure, 2022 BA Textile Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: George Eyo

    Climate Action Plan

    We're taking climate-focused action to change the way we live, teach and work. Creating a just, sustainable future is at the centre of our mission.