Our vision and values

Our Mission

Since it was established in 1922, the College’s mission has been clear:

“To transform the lives of children and young people through excellence in teaching, scholarship and research.”

Our Vision

To deliver that mission, and our vision to be the best specialist higher education institution in the field of teacher education and related professions and provide a lead in innovative professional practice, our focus is based on four key pillars:

Shaping Education

For almost 100 years, Stranmillis University College has been a centre of  excellence and innovation in shaping educational policy and practice through world-class educational research, scholarship, teaching and career-long professional development for education practitioners.

Unlocking Potential

Ensuring that children and young people have the best possible start in life, and are motivated, inspired and supported to maximise their potential, is central to the development and delivery of a world-class education system. Unlocking the potential of every child, our own students and our staff is at the heart of who we are and what we do as a college.

Building Futures

We believe that education can have a transformative impact on the lives of children and young people, families, communities and society as a whole. To help build a better, brighter and more prosperous future for all, our teaching is best and ‘next’ practice focused, research and scholarship led and designed to support the development of outstanding workplace and community competence in every area of education.

Connecting Globally

Our international engagement and partnerships enrich the learning community and broaden the horizons of staff and students. During the past year, our focus on developing and sustaining strong  local, national and international partnerships which promote the concept of learning communities and sharing resources has continued apace.

Our Values

STUDENTS at the centre – We place our students at the centre of our planning and our future.

TEAMWORK to achieve – We value working with others and the benefits that collaboration brings.

RESPECT for everyone – We promote social responsibility and respect by listening to and valuing all within and without our College community.

AMBITION for all – We are ambitious for our students, our staff, our University College, our partners and the wider community, as we strive to achieve outstanding outcomes for all.

NURTURING our students, our staff and the environment – We seek to value, encourage and develop all of our students and staff as well as our own physical environment and the world around us.