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A statement of values
for the University of Cape Town and its members
As a public university in
Africa, we fully embrace
our African identity. We
are committed to utilising
our resources to widen
educational and social
opportunities, enhancing the
quality of life of individuals
and communities, building an
equitable social order based
on respect for human rights,
and advancing the public
good through knowledge
generation, teaching and
active engagement with key
challenges facing our society
– South African, continental
and global.
The university is a
community of scholars,
teachers, students and staff.
A community implies the
adherence by its members
to certain shared values. This
statement of values provides
a framework that proactively
guides our actions. The
statement also serves as
the foundation for a range
of university policies. As a
community, the university
commits itself, and expects
all its members to commit
to upholding these values
in institutional and personal
relationships, and in all
aspects of university life.
My hope and vision for UCT is that it inspires
creativity
in the country and the continent;
creative
respectful
that it is known
as an inclusive and engaged
open
curious
diverse
African
university with a research-intensive
inclusive
focus, celebrated for its achievements in
learning, discovery and citizenship.
research-informed
accountable
responsible
rigorous
nurturing
excellent
open-minded
honest
collegial
Mr Sipho Pityana
Chair of Council: 2016–2020
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