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TEMP SU Vision and Strategy

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At Stellenbosch University (SU) we are firmly committed to the pursuit of knowledge, research and innovation. We provide a world-class centre for learning and development, which is globally relevant, yet rooted in the upliftment and transformation of our local communities.

The SU Vision and Strategy is guided by Vision 2040 and our Strategic Framework. Vision 2040 encapsulates SU’s vision and mission statements, values, attributes and enablers, whilst the Strategic Framework addresses the University’s strategic themes encompassing SU’s core business and key stakeholders.

Our institutional goals and objectives are captured in our Strategy Plan 2026-2030 and provide the framework for our annual planning cycles, as well as all implementation plans to follow.

How our strategy connects – our three-tier approach to strategy planning

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An overview of the Strategic Framework

Three interconnected priorities provide a strategic lens for holistic institutional transformation, amplifying our six core strategic themes. These foci are:

Academic excellencePeople, processes and culturePartnerships and sustainability


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