Mission Statement
The Newcastle Institute of Social Renewal’s mission is expressed in 2 primary aims:
- To contribute to the understanding and practice of social renewal, giving this societal challenge theme institutional expression and acting as the vehicle for developing the University’s breadth of work in this regard;
- In pursuing this, to contribute toward realising Newcastle University’s vision of a world-class civic university, promoting knowledge exchange with external partners while also contributing to (and reflecting upon) changes within the University itself.
See our Strategic Plan 2013-14 to find out more about our plans.
Statement of Values
Newcastle University is committed to fundamental values of: academic freedom; the pursuit of knowledge and understanding; a sound academic disciplinary base; a methodology based on reason and evidence; social responsibility; and transparency (Vision 2021). The Newcastle Institute for Social Renewal endorses this statement of values.
In its own work, the Newcastle Institute for Social Renewal will value:
- Academic Freedom
- Respect for, and tolerance of, diversity of views
- Knowledge and understanding based on evidence
- Debate as a formative process
- Transparency in the positionality of the researcher
- A concern for social justice and social responsibility