Mission statement

StatUa is dedicated to empowering academic research, education, and societal advancement through expert statistical support and innovative data analysis. More specifically, StatUa provides statistical support, guidance and training to researchers. In alignment with the university's mission, StatUa aims to enhance the quality of research, facilitates student-centered learning, and thereby provides data-driven solutions to societal challenges. By promoting scientific integrity, collaboration, and sustainability, StatUa contributes to the creation of inclusive, impactful, and forward-thinking knowledge. 

Vision statement

To be a leading center for statistical excellence that drives innovation, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and elevates the university’s global reputation. We envision a future where statistical expertise catalyzes breakthroughs in research, enriches student experiences, and supports a more sustainable and equitable society, all while upholding the core values of diversity, inclusivity, and academic freedom. In order to achieve this, StatUa strives to contribute to an academic system in which no researcher is impeded by methodological hurdles, and to make appropriate statistical choices accessible and understandable to all researchers, both at the university and beyond. 

Core values

  • Methodological excellence 

  • Research integrity  

  • Intelligibility/interpretability by target audience 

  • Attention for context 

  • Lifelong learning 

  • Customization to target discipline(s) 

  • Principle of learning by doing 

  • Empowerment of researchers to independently conduct statistical analyses