Foreword
from the vice-chancellor and principal
It is a pleasure to present the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Strategic Plan 2017–2021, which outlines the institutional culture, goals and enablers we have identified to help the University realise its full potential, and to inspire greatness in our stakeholders. The process of formulating a new Strategic Plan at UKZN gave us the opportunity to take stock of our achievements and failures and to determine our future in light of the challenges that lie ahead.
This strategy demonstrates our commitment to achieving transformation and excellence through our core function as a knowledge agent, as well as through our engagement with stakeholders and communities. Transformation and excellence are both pervasive elements that are deeply entrenched throughout the strategy to shape the future of the University.
DR A. VAN JAARSVELD
Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Strategy
At a glance
The pictorial representation in Figure 1 indicates the essence of the UKZN Strategic Plan 2017-2021.
The purpose of the Institution is captured in the centre – Inspiring Greatness. The purpose is surrounded by the issues pertaining to the institutional climate and culture the University seeks to achieve (e.g. Excellence, Transformation, Service Culture and Innovation and Entrepreneurship).
