The University of KwaZulu-Natal VISION
To be the premier university of African scholarship.
MISSION
A truly South African university that is academically excellent, innovative in research, critically engaged with society and demographically representative, redressing the disadvantages, inequities and imbalances of the past.
PRINCIPLES AND CORE VALUES
The University commits itself to the principles and values enshrined in the constitution of the Republic of South African and articulated in the preamble to the Higher Education Act of 1997 (as amended).
GOALS
The goals of the University are to:
•Promote access to learning that will expand educational and employment opportunities for the historically disadvantaged, and support social transformation and redress.
•Create and develop an enabling environment for all learners and scholars to pursue their studies in accordance with the principles of academic freedom.
•Advance knowledge and culture through globally competitive teaching, learning, scholarship and research, innovation and scientific investigation.
•Foster a capacity for independent critical thinking, free engagement in fundamental discovery and a reappraisal and extension of traditional views of the world amongst students and staff.
•Support and contribute, across the academic enterprise, to national and regional development, and the welfare and upliftment of the wider community.
•Provide holistic education which promotes an awareness of social responsibility and sound ethical practice in a diverse society.
•Promote and foster tolerance and respect for multilingualism, diverse cultures and social values.
•Promote excellence in teaching and learning through creative and innovative curriculum design and development, pedagogical strategies and assessment practices in accordance with sound quality assurance principles.
•Strengthen the institution through local and international collaboration, exchanges and partnerships with the private sector and higher education institutions in teaching, research and development enterprises.
•Conserve the physical environment, and foster a culture of responsible, ethical, sustainable use of natural resources.
•Increase opportunities for lifelong learning in response to the educational, social, political, scientific and economic challenges of our time.
•Equip graduates to serve as future leaders of the nation.
•Ensure effective governance through democratic representation, accountability, and transparency.
•Promote the social and personal well-being of staff and students, and foster the realization of their full human potential.
•The University views this vision and mission statement as a reflection of its core values and commitments. In carrying out its various activities, the University seeks to contribute to the building of a just South African society
|
University of KwaZulu-Natal General Contact Information
EDGEWOOD
HOWARD COLLEGE
MEDICAL SCHOOL
PIETERMARITZBURG
WESTVILLE
Switch board for General Assistance: +27 (0)31 260 1111
Reception: +27 (0)31 260 1111 or +27 (0)31 260 3663(For Edgewood)
EMAIL:
education@ukzn.ac.za
enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
undergrad@ukzn.ac.za
enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
CAMPUS WIDE ADDRESS
Corner of Richmond &
Marianhill Rd,
Pinetown
Private Bag X03 Ashwood
3605 King George V Avenue,
Glenwood
Durban
University of KZN Durban
4041 Umbilo Road
Durban
Private Bag 7
Congella
4013 King Edward Avenue
Scottsville
Pietermaritzburg
Private Bag X01
Scottsville
3209 University Road
Westville
Private Bag X 54001
Durban
4000
UNIVERSITY WIDE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION
Physical Address
King George V Avenue,
Glenwood
Durban Postal Address
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
4041
http://www.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx
|
|
