Stellenbosch University’s Code 2040 was approved by Council in 2022 and represents the combined input of various student and staff role players. The aim of the Code is to guide and manage organisational integrity and ethical culture at SU, and to promote ethical behaviour with stakeholders.

Code 2040 is aligned with Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework. It is an integrated ethics code, which seeks to translate SU’s institutional values into a set of high-level guidelines that govern conduct at SU.

Code 2040 was developed with reference to the governance principles set out in SU’s Statute, and in recognition of the fact that good governance does not stem primarily from legal imperatives but from an ethical commitment. It is underpinned by SU’s strong institutional values of excellence, respect, equity, compassion and accountability.

Code 2040 gives expression to our institutional legacy of ethically advancing knowledge in service of society.