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Since our founding in 1907, Imperial has
                                                                                                                                                                                         sought to be not only a world-leading university,
                                                                                                                                                                                         but a world-changing one. We have combined
                                                                                                                                                                                         our tremendous strength in science, engineering,
                                                                                                                                                                                         medicine and business (STEMB) with scientific
                                                                                                                                                                                         discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship,
                                                                                                                                                                                         to create real-world impact.

                                                                                                                                                                                         Every day our students, staff and partners come
                                                                                                                                                                                         together to interrogate the forces that shape our
                                                                                                                                                                                         world. We do it so we can use that understanding
                                                                                                                                                                                         to tackle the biggest challenges facing humanity
                                                                                                                                                                                         and shape a better future. Sometimes, and this is
                                                                                                                                                                                         one of those times, this means interrogating the
                                                                                                                                                                                         forces that shape the future of our own university.
                                                                                                                                                                                         That is why, one year ago, we came together to
                                                                                                                                                                                         ask ourselves a question: “How do we maximise
                                                                                                                                                                                         our potential as a force for good in the world?”

                                                                                                                                                                                         This document addresses that question;
                                                                                                                                                                                         an actionable plan that unlocks more of the power
                                                                                                                                                                                         of science to serve humanity. This is how we shape
                                                                                                                                                                                         the future – for our students, our community,
                                                                                                                                                                                         our planet and everyone who calls it home.

                                                                                                                                                                                         The strategy reflects the purpose and priorities
                                                                                                                                                                                         of our staff, students and global Imperial community.
                                                                                                                                                                                         It is the result of an engaging and inspiring
                                                                                                                                                                                         consultation both within and outside Imperial.
                                                                                                                                                                                         We thank everyone who contributed their big
                                                                                                                                                                                         ideas and bold ambition to this process.

                                                                                                                                                                                           I hope you will be as inspired as I am by what we
                                                                                                                                                                                         have achieved so far and all we will achieve together.

                                                                                                                                                                                         President Hugh Brady































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