Mission Statements
	In its Strategic Plan the University describes its 
	mission as follow:
	We transform lives through the power of higher education. A leading international university, 
	we undertake groundbreaking research and deliver a world-class student experience in a campus 
	environment of outstanding natural beauty.
The mission of the Department is:
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    	to support the University's research and scholarship by undertaking high-level research,
    	and to disseminate knowledge by international publication of the results;
    
 
    
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    	to support the University's learning and teaching by provision of high-quality
        degree programmes and modules;
    
 
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    	to act as a resource for the South West of England by provision of expert consultancy
        services and training courses as appropriate.