Strategy for Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 2023–2030
Inclusion
Everyone is treated with respect and consideration. By inclusion, we mean that we value diversity and promote academic development, well-being and a sense of security.
Challenging norms
Established ways of thinking and work methods are challenged. This means that we promote critical thinking, agency and life-long learning.
Collaboration
Knowledge and experiences are developed and shared through internal collaboration and interaction with the world around us. Through collaboration, we foster creativity, learning, innovation and academic relevance.
Knowledge that shapes people and society
Strategy 2023–2030. Society needs research-based knowledge and expertise to understand and solve society’s challenges. Our focus areas are sustainable social development, welfare and innovation. Availability, high quality and international collaboration in research and education are central in resolving the challenges facing society.
Mission
Our mission is to provide higher education; conduct research and academic and artistic development work; disseminate knowledge and contribute to societal development in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner.
Society needs research-based knowledge and expertise to understand and solve society’s challenges. Our focus areas are sustainable social development, welfare and innovation. Availability, high quality and international collaboration in research and education are central in resolving the challenges facing society.
Our university’s profile is oriented towards a professional education and career-oriented profile. We contribute to the development and application of knowledge through our research, highly competent graduates and our close links with the labour market and society at large. We play an active role in and take responsibility for influencing the development of society within our areas of education and research.
Values
Our values define HVL’s identity and culture, and we stand behind them.
Inclusion
Everyone is treated with respect and consideration. By inclusion, we mean that we value diversity and promote academic development, well-being and a sense of security.
Challenging norms
Established ways of thinking and work methods are challenged. This means that we promote critical thinking, agency and life-long learning.
Collaboration
Knowledge and experiences are developed and shared through internal collaboration and interaction with the world around us. Through collaboration, we foster creativity, learning, innovation and academic relevance.
Strategic ambitions and overarching goals
We have three strategic ambitions and six overarching goals for the period until 2030.
Strategic ambitions and overarching goals
Professional and career-oriented education and research
We will continue to strengthen the quality of our education and research to support a well-functioning society and to develop the Norwegian welfare state. Our education and research are integrated and career-oriented. This is the cornerstone of our efforts to build people and society and to contribute solutions to the challenges facing society.
High levels of expertise and diversity among our staff and students, our large geographical expanse and close relationships with the labour market and greater society make us an important innovator. Our innovation work contributes to social, environmental and economic sustainability.
As a university with a professional education and labour market-oriented profile, we promote scientific thinking, academic freedom and knowledge-based decision-making. We are Western Norway's inclusive, growth-minded and collaborative multi-campus university. We are the region’s preferred knowledge partner and enjoy distinct credibility and a strong reputation.
