Strategy and values
Source: https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values Parent: https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/strategic-plan
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 2026-2029 explores how we will continue to fulfil our mission, seize new opportunities and meet the challenges of the future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainability
We're committed to embedding sustainability across all aspects of learning, discovery, engagement and operations.
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.