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Contents

SECTION A: Introduction ..................................................... 6

SECTION B: Contextualisation of the Higher Education
Environment....................................................................... 10
1. Poverty, inequality, and economic recovery ....................... 10
2. Unemployment and youth disillusionment .......................... 12
3. Online learning and the digital divide ................................. 12
4. Future world of work ............................................................ 13
5. Gender-based discrimination and violence ........................ 13
6. Urbanisation and human settlements .................................. 13
7. Climate action and sustainability ........................................ 14
8. Access to quality healthcare ................................................ 14
9. Legislative mandate ............................................................. 14

SECTION C: State of the University (2018–2022) .............. 20
1. Listening Campaign (2018) .................................................. 20
2. Vision 2030 stakeholder engagements (2018–2021) ........... 24
3. Organisational Redesign (2018–2022) ................................. 26
4. Five-year anniversary of the official renaming of
Nelson Mandela University (2022) ....................................... 26
5. Vision 2030 Situational Analysis (2021–2022) ...................... 27
6. Strengths and opportunities ................................................ 29

SECTION D: Strategic Overview ........................................ 40
1. Vision .................................................................................. 40
2. Mission ................................................................................ 40
3. Values .................................................................................. 40
4. Statement of Commitment to an Inclusive Institutional
Culture ................................................................................. 43
5. Desired Graduate Attributes .............................................. 44
6. Distinctive Knowledge Paradigm ........................................ 47
7. Educational Purpose and Philosophy ................................. 47
8. Strategic Focus Areas and Enablers ................................... 47

SECTION E: Leadership Philosophy and Priority Areas
for 2022–2025 ................................................................... 50
1. Leadership and Complexity ................................................ 50
2. Priority Areas 2023–2025 ..................................................... 52

SECTION F: Conclusion ...................................................... 53