Our Vision

To enrich people, communities and the environment by making original and creative connections across disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries

Our Mission

UOW is a comprehensive research and teaching university of international standing. 

We achieve our Vision through

• Diversity in access and opportunity for all UOW students and staff
• Excellence and sustained quality in research and teaching programs, processes and
  graduate outcomes
• Enterprise in shaping and realising new and emerging national and international priorities
• Partnership in innovation and the development of staff, students and our communities

Our Principles

We share a commitment to promoting and celebrating

• Excellence through initiative, enterprise and achievements that take society forward
• Intellectual openness and freedom of opinion
• Integrity
• Mutual respect and collegiality
• Diversity of cultures, ideas and peoples
• Indigenous perspectives and reconciliation
• Foresight, quality and accountability as an institution
• Community partnerships and mutual development
• Equity and social justice
• Responsible stewardship of the natural environment

Our Goals

1		Graduates	Graduates equipped to learn, engage and lead  in society and the global workplace
2		Research	Recognition for research of high quality and impact
3		Partnerships & Engagement	Partnerships that develop communities and  an enterprising, engaged university
4		International	An international University of choice
5		Staff	Versatile, collaborative and creative staff

The Strategic Plan outlines the University’s goals, objectives and key strategies.  The Management Plans under each goal monitor operational performance.

Find out more about

• The 2011-13 UOW Strategic Plan
• 2011 Management Plans
• Strategic Planning and Quality at UOW