Mission, vision, objectives and strategies

Vision

SLU plays a key role in the development of sustainable life, based on science and education.

Mission statement

SLU conducts education, research and environmental monitoring and assessment in collaboration with society at large. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet.

Brand promise 

Science and Education for Sustainable Life 

Strategy 2026-2030

The extracts below provide a brief description of SLU's strategy.

Two overarching principles

SLU's activities are vital. Our objectives, ambition and path forward are based on two overarching principles: 

• quality
• resource efficiency. 

At SLU, quality stands for excellence and relevance in our activities. Resource efficiency at SLU means that we economise with time, money, expertise and the environment, and we use our resources where they are most beneficial. 

Three prioritised focus areas

The focus areas refer to overall areas of a general nature which apply across faculty, departmental and subject boundaries. These focus areas indicate where SLU as a whole will invest its energies during the 2026–2030 period, to create the best possible conditions for the organisation to develop in accordance with our vision.

SLU's next steps for sustainable development

With SLU's deep knowledge of the interactions between humans, animals and ecosystems, and the responsible use of natural resources as our foundation, we are taking the next steps as a key player in sustainable societal development. Through education, research and environmental monitoring and assessment, we contribute to good living conditions – locally and globally. 

SLU and the data-driven present and future

By integrating digital tools and artificial intelligence into research, education, environmental monitoring and assessment and operational support, we contribute to innovation, quality and sustainable societal transition. Digital transformation is a crucial prerequisite for meeting society's complex challenges – and SLU will be a key player in data-driven solutions within our areas of expertise and operations. 

One SLU – We at SLU

By facilitating and strengthening collaboration across geographical and organisational boundaries and between research, education and environmental monitoring and assessment, SLU develops the potential of its organisation. This strengthens our collective capacity to be the driving force needed to achieve our vision.