Transformative education for a creative world
That’s the aim of our ambitious, seven-year strategic plan to build on the University's reputation as a world-leader in arts, design and communication education.
This strategic area requires us to have a world-class physical environment and underlying infrastructure that supports our students and staff.

Overview
Sir Nigel Carrington, UAL Vice-Chancellor, 2008 -2021 speaks about strategy for 2015-2022.

Who we are
A renowned institution for education in arts, design, fashion and communication.

Transformative education
This strategic area requires us to ensure that all our students can reach their full potential.

World leading research and enterprise
This strategic area requires us to create and apply knowledge that develops our disciplines.

Communication and collaboration
This strategic area requires us to place the UAL at the centre of the debate about the future of arts, design, fashion and communication.

Building an inspirational environment
This strategic area requires us to have a world-class physical environment and underlying infrastructure that supports our students and staff.

Our four strategic areas
This strategy aims to ensure that we become a world-class University with high levels of student engagement and satisfaction.

Monitoring progress and measuring success
We will monitor our progress against the strategy through a range of qualitative and quantitative measures of success.

Strategy documents 2015-22
Find out more information about the ambitious plans for the University's future.