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Strategy and values

Our vision

Knowledge leadership for a better world.

Our mission

Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners, local national and global.

Our values

Our values guide our behaviour and provide the foundation of our culture.

Creativity

We apply our creativity as a way of seeking progress. We value new ideas, seek fresh perspectives and pursue game-changing innovations and opportunities.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do. We apply the highest standards to our work to achieve the greatest impact for the benefit of communities everywhere.

Truth

Truth is central to all that we do as a university. We seek truth through our focus on the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, and our deep commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Integrity

We always act with integrity. As stewards of the University’s resources and reputation, we are honest, ethical and principled.

Courage

We are courageous in our decision making. We are ambitious, bold and agile. We demonstrate moral courage, so that we are always guided by a sense of what is right.

Respect and inclusivity

We provide a caring, inclusive and empowering environment for all. We engage respectfully with one another and promote the value that our diversity brings to our whole community.

Our strategy

Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan 2022–2025 explores how we will continue to fulfil our mission, seize new opportunities and meet the challenges of the future. 

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Supporting roadmaps

Key initiatives

UQ is committed to initiatives that deliver social and economic impact through world-leading research, access to education excellence, and meaningful partnerships with industry, government and communities.

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The Queensland Commitment

We will work with communities, partners and government across the state to break down all personal, financial and geographical barriers facing Queensland students aspiring to study at UQ by 2032.
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Office of 2032 Games Engagement

Queensland is getting ready to welcome the world in 2032. The Office of 2032 Games Engagement is our central coordination office for UQ's Olympic and Paralympic activity and partnerships.
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Reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is a fair, equal and inclusive society in which Indigenous and non-Indigenous people unite to create a better future.
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Sustainability

We're committed to embedding sustainability across all aspects of learning, discovery, engagement and operations.
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Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, and seek to create a vibrant and inclusive environment that allows people to be empowered and communities to grow.

Other initiatives

Explore more initiatives at UQ such as restorations and redevelopments.

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