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Core values

- The University generates significant economic output, contributing £820m to the national economy and £772m to the South West economy, along with creating nearly 9,500 jobs[1].
- It has a profound social impact, including nearly 20,000 NHS dental appointments and 19,000 hours of volunteering, which create substantial social benefits[1].
- The University is committed to sustainability, social and environmental responsibility, and community engagement, which are core to its institutional strategy[2].
- Specific projects, such as the CAN-DO project, aim to address health disparities by valuing, mapping, and linking community assets, which directly improves health outcomes and community well-being[3].