LSBU Group
LSBU Group is a family of education providers, led by London South Bank University (LSBU). Through our new strategy, Connecting: London. Futures. Each Other., we are building a fully integrated education group that connects learners to opportunity, employers to talent and London to its future workforce.
Our Group brings together academies, colleges and a university to create clear, flexible pathways from school to further education, higher education and into good jobs. We remove barriers between phases of education so that every learner, regardless of starting point, can progress with confidence.
Highly distinctive, LSBU Group is London’s first integrated tertiary education group. We are employer- and skills-led, working in partnership with industry to ensure our curriculum reflects the needs of a rapidly changing world shaped by technology, innovation and new career pathways.
Our strategy to 2030 focuses on interlinked themes:
LSBU Group manifesto
Connecting: London. Futures. Each Other. is our bold vision for LSBU Group to 2030 and beyond. Connectivity lies at the heart of everything we do – connecting learners to opportunity, employers to talent and London to the skills it needs to thrive. Read the full strategy here.
We are London’s first integrated tertiary education group. Through clear, flexible pathways across our academies, colleges and university, we support learners at every stage of their journey – from school to further education, higher education and into good jobs. We simplify progression, remove barriers and ensure talent is not limited by background.
Employer- and skills-led, we deliver excellent professional and technical education. We listen to industry, engage meaningfully with partners and co-design curricula that respond to emerging sectors, technological change and the needs of a rapidly evolving labour market. Our graduates leave work-ready, adaptable and equipped for lifelong careers.
Rooted in London and connected globally, we use our position in one of the world’s most dynamic cities to drive inclusive growth. We collaborate with employers, policymakers, communities and civic partners to strengthen local economies and widen opportunity.
Student success is our priority. We provide high-quality teaching, personalised support and inclusive environments where every learner can achieve their potential. By harnessing technology, innovation and strong partnerships, we are redefining tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.
For more than 125 years, our mission has been to promote skills, knowledge, health and wellbeing. Through Connecting, we will continue to challenge inequality, power economic growth and ensure there is no time to waste in building London’s future.
Together, these priorities ensure that our learners are well prepared for further study, apprenticeships, higher education and employment.
Our Values
Our staff and students are shaped by the LSBU Group EPIIC values:
Excellence – We work to high standards and strive for outstanding outcomes.
Professionalism – We take responsibility, lead by example and collaborate effectively.
Integrity – We communicate openly and act with honesty and respect.
Inclusivity – We celebrate diversity and remove barriers to opportunity.
Creativity – We innovate, solve problems and generate ideas that make a difference.
London South Bank University
LSBU is a vibrant university with a ‘can do, go do’ attitude and big ambitions to be London’s top modern university. It has served south London for over 125 years with a commitment to providing high-quality education to all. The university has strong links to employers and courses are applied, accredited and offer placement opportunities. It is one of the biggest providers of degree apprenticeships and has a growing portfolio of practical courses. Courses range from engineering and the built environment to nursing and midwifery, law, film and media, education and business.
Support and opportunities
Being part of LSBU Group means our students benefit from access to exceptional facilities, expert teaching and strong employer connections across the Group.
Academy and Sixth Form students gain insight into professional and technical pathways, progression routes and career opportunities from an early stage. Through collaboration across the Group, we enhance curriculum design, widen aspiration and ensure learners are ready for their next step — whether that is sixth form, college, university, an apprenticeship or employment.
The LSBU Group includes: