Values in action


Stellenbosch University’s values, as articulated in Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019–2024 and Code 2040, are essential for both the implementation of its strategy and the shaping of its institutional culture. Because our values are action guides for the kind of community we aspire to be, they need to become part of how we act, relate, make decisions, and deal with ethical challenges. Our values do not only supplement our strategy – they should be integrated into every aspect of the implementation thereof.

The University’s values in action project avails workshops and other resources to support staff and students with capacity building for values-driven behaviour and leadership. Click on the index below to access this information, or make use of the drop-down menu on the menu bar.

Hover over the image for a detailed description of each value.

SU_Graphic_Values.jpg Academic freedom to pursue knowledge that adheres to the highest standards of integrity, innovation and relevance Recognition of, and care for, the well-being of all our students and staff Restitution in response to our past legacy and fairness in our aspirations Civility in our mutual and public discourse, due regard for the freedom, equality and dignity of all, and respect for the environment Accepting the highest level of responsibility for our actions Our values relate to the beliefs and attitudes that guide our behaviour ('our action guides'). All of the values are equally important, are interconnected and will inform Stellenbosch University's ethics code. Izinto esizixabisileyo zihambelana neenkolelo nezimo ezilawula ukuziphatha kwethu ('inkqubo yethu yesikhokelo'). Zonke ezo zinto zixabisekileyo kuthi zibaluleke ngendlela elinganayo, ziyathungelana kwaye zalatha indlela yokuziphatha kwiYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch. Ons waardes hou verband met die oortuigings en houdings wat ons gedrag rig ('ons handelingsriglyne'). Die waardes is almal ewe belangrik, is onderling verbind, en dien as grondslag vir die Universiteit Stellenbosch se etiekkode. Ukuqatshelwa, nokukhathalela impilontle yabo bonke abafundi nabasebenzi bethu Erkenning van en besorgdheid oor die welstand van al ons studente en personeel Imbuyekezo ephendula imbali yethu yexesha elidlulileyo nobulungisa kulangazelelo lwethu Restitusie in reaksie op ons vorige nalatenskap en regverdigheid in ons strewes Ukuchubeka kwiingxoxo eziphakathi kwethu naphakathi koluntu; kunikwe inkululeko, ulingano, isidima somntu wonke nokuhlonitshwa kokusingqongileyo inikwa ingqwalaselo efanelekileyo Beleefdheid in ons onderlinge en openbare diskoers, behoorlike inagneming van almal se vryheid, gelykheid en waardigheid, en respek vir die omgewing Ukwamkela uxanduva oluku mgangatho ophezulu ngezenzo zethu Die aanvaarding van die hoogste vlak van verantwoordelikheid vir ons optrede Inkululeko yezemfundo yokunxanelwa ulwazi olukowona mgangatho uphezulu ngokugqibeleleyo, usungulo lwezinto ezintsha nokubaluleka Akademiese vryheid om kennis na te jaag wat aan die hoogste standaarde van integriteit, vernuwing en relevansie voldoen  

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