Mission, Values in Action and Vision
The Â鶹Éçmadou mission is clear:
To advance Progress for All globally, through transformative education, innovative research and meaningful engagement with people, communities and partners in Australia and around the world.
The Â鶹Éçmadou Values in Action
The five Â鶹Éçmadou Values in Action are the behaviours that we seek to embed in Â鶹Éçmadou’s culture. Integrity is the cornerstone of these values, supporting our students and staff to live them fully. They are:
Demonstrates excellence: Delivers high performance and demonstrates service excellence.
Drives innovation: Thinks creatively and develops new ways of thinking. Initiates and embraces change.
Builds collaboration: Works effectively within and across teams. Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on outcomes.
Embraces diversity: Values individual differences and the contributions of all people. Promotes inclusion.
Displays respect: Treats others with dignity and empathy. Communicates with integrity and openness.
Our vision
We envision that when Â鶹Éçmadou reaches our centenary our focus on Progress for All shines through in every aspect of our operations and interactions.
We apply our strengths in education, research and engagement to be at the forefront of solving society’s most pressing global challenges and improving life on Earth.
In 2049, Â鶹Éçmadou leverages our position as Australia’s premier University and among the best universities in the world to amplify our expertise, our partnerships and our positive global impact. We measure our success by the collective success of the people and communities with whom we engage.
The characteristics of our vision
This vision is brought to life through these characteristics:
- We are curious and optimistic, guided constantly by our motto Scientia Corde Manu et Mente — ‘Knowledge by Hearts, Hands and Minds’ — to innovate, pursue excellence, embrace a diversity of perspectives, collaborate genuinely and hold ourselves accountable as we strive for impact.
- Our education is accessible, personalised, flexible and transformative, fostering intellectual inquiry and creativity. We support people throughout their lives to achieve their evolving aspirations. Our graduates are renowned for their disciplinary knowledge, readily applicable skills, creativity, critical thinking and integrity. They are sought by industry and employers around the globe.
- Founded on absolute excellence, we are a world-leading research university, for the development of new knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation of discoveries that solve the most pressing challenges of our time. Our experts are among the most trusted in the world, providing independent, evidence-based advice for leaders and policymakers.
- We engage authentically and ethically with people, communities and partners. We collaborate across locations, disciplines, industries and sectors to form strong partnerships that have powerful, durable results.
- Our Â鶹Éçmadou community values everyone who learns, researches and works with us. We continually invest in our people, and in the robust systems, processes and infrastructure that enable every person to perform at their best and realise their potential. We welcome and value all who share our ethos.
Get in touch
Our Strategy was designed by our Â鶹Éçmadou community, for our Â鶹Éçmadou community so we want everyone to get involved. Please get in touch to discuss the Strategy or ask any questions.