Develop strengths in challenge-led research and contribute to addressing key issues of our modern time. Key Objectives
- Increase strength in challenge-led Research and KE, addressing national and global challenges
- Grow Employability Skills, Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism
- Increase IP development and commercialisation through partnership
- Support local growth and regeneration through new partnerships
- Build on Public and Community Engagement Strengths

With specific focus in the following sectors
- Digital Futures in the Creative and Cultural Sectors
- Living Sustainably
- Advanced Quantum Sciences and Technologies
- Transformative Digital Technologies, Security and Society