Goldsmiths, University of London

Who we are

Founded in 1891, and part of the University of London since 1904, Goldsmiths is small but mighty – a close-knit community based on a single-site campus within London’s New Cross.

Goldsmiths combines academic excellence with creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. With world leading research and high-quality teaching, Goldsmiths offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, law, teaching, social work, and entrepreneurial business management.

Our culture and values

Our Mission is under­pinned by the fol­low­ing values:

Achieving academic excellence

• Pursuing intellectual curiosity
• Encouraging the highest standards of research and practice
• Building on our diverse strengths through interdisciplinary imagination
• Maximising the interaction of teaching and research

Radical and innovative thinking

• Cultivating a unique and creative approach to all our subjects
• Daring to think differently and to challenge the norms
• Embracing new ideas with energy and reflection

Respecting the individual

• Encouraging individuality and nurturing talent
• Enabling freedom of thought and expression
• Nurturing an environment of openness and tolerance

Promoting access and diversity

• Enabling a wide range of people to benefit from our learning opportunities
• Recruiting students and staff from all backgrounds and experiences
• Strengthening our local connections as we extend our international reach

Supporting our students and staff

• Creating a responsive and collaborative learning environment
• Providing inspiring opportunities for personal and social development
• Enhancing the life skills of employable and enterprising global citizens

Creating change, locally and globally

• Being socially aware and socially engaged
• Actively promoting sustainability
• Fostering a social and intellectual community within, and beyond, Goldsmiths

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Goldsmiths is an accredited Disability Confident Employer.  We are committed to the aims of Disability Confident, and in particular, we will: 

• Ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible 
• Communicate and promote all vacancies 
• Offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job 
• Provide reasonable adjustments as required 
• Support any existing staff member who acquires long-term health conditions or becomes disabled to help them stay in work