A shared vision
Our strategy brings together students, researchers, administrative and technical staff, as well as members of the general public, businesses and local institutions, with the aim of increasing the region's visibility and appeal. Developed collaboratively across the university community, our strategy responds to today’s challenges while preparing for those to come, and builds on the university’s strengths to help shape its future.
The University of Strasbourg’s strategy was developed in late 2018 through an open and participatory process. It builds on the "Cap 2030: Imagining Our University" consultation (Cap 2030, imaginons notre université), which involved the entire university community, alongside dedicated working groups within the university’s decision-making and advisory bodies.
This strategy was formalised in a strategic framework document and adopted by the University Congress on 28 January 2020. It sets out the university’s vision and priorities through to 2030, which are implemented through major institutional projects. These projects are supported by funding both internally, through the Initiative of Excellence (Initiative d'excellence), and externally, through the France 2030 programme.
Key areas of strategic development
To put its vision into action, in line with its values and strengths, the university focuses on key areas of strategic development that support its core missions.
Education: preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow
The University of Strasbourg prepares students for the challenges of the future by offering an experience tailored to their goals, sparking creativity and encouraging a broad, international perspective. This student experience is shaped around three key areas:
Research: a world-class environment
The University of Strasbourg offers a world-class research environment and a space for creativity that enables its academic staff to explore the unknown and tackle the major scientific challenges of the future. The quality of this research environment is built on three key pillars:
- A disciplinary and interdisciplinary structure
- Scientific platforms and data
- International research partnerships
Innovation and societal impact: a commitment to transforming society
The University of Strasbourg is a key partner in technological and social innovation, entrepreneurship, lifelong learning and sharing knowledge with the wider public. Strengthening our economic and societal impact relies on three key pillars of development:
- Stronger support for innovation
- An open campus at the heart of innovation
- Open science and knowledge sharing
Core priorities for transformation
The University of Strasbourg is committed to long-term development across the institution, focusing on four core priorities:
Collaboration and participation
The university encourages collaboration by motivating members of the university community to get involved in university life and beyond. This includes creating new ways to participate and supporting initiatives that matter to the university community.
Developing talent
A supportive environment for work and study helps everyone grow and develop their talents and creativity. Personalised support enables staff to build career paths that align with their skills and aspirations, while promoting wellbeing. The university also attracts top talent to enrich its community and advance excellence.
Go to the Human Resources Road Map
Sustainable development
Sustainability is a core guiding principle across all university activities. The university works closely with its members and partners to support their initiatives and reduce our environmental impact.
Go to the Sustainable Development and Social and Environmental Responsibility Road Map
Institutional agility
To improve working conditions and respond to future challenges, the university is working to become more agile and responsive. Efforts focus on simplifying and optimising processes, improving communication and coordination between central administrative services, faculties, schools and laboratories, as well as strengthening financial autonomy.
Go to the Quality and Continuous Improvement Road Map
Go to the Digital Road Map and Project Portfolio on the intranet (Ernest)
Useful resources
Help and support
- Contact the Strategic Planning and Foresight Office by email at mips@unistra.fr