Vision and values

Leading to improve the world around us

Since our inception, we have believed in education for all and leadership that improves lives in all of the communities that we serve.

The University publishes an annual report to fulfil our statutory requirements and update the community on our activities and progress against our strategic objectives.

2032 Strategy

Explore our strategic vision

The values that inspire our work

Three values inform the University's ongoing commitment to excellence and transforming our culture so that everyone – across all of our campuses – can thrive.

Trust

Actively creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment

Accountability

Owning our successes and failures, both collectively and individually

Excellence

Pursuing outstanding performance in service to our communities

Welcoming all is part of our culture

We get behind a range of activities to ensure everyone is accepted and has equal opportunities when it comes to education and employment in our university.

How we champion diversity

‘Yanhambabirra Burambabirra Yalbailinya’ (Come, Share and Learn), 2020. Artist: Luke Penrith. Indigenous art featuring colours green, brown, blue, red, yellow.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community

We're committed to creating higher education and leadership opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Learn more about these initiatives

Sustainability at Sydney

We seek to do our part in addressing the world's most complex and pressing issues by improving our sustainability performance across our activities.

Learn how we’re contributing to a more sustainable future

Making a safer community for all

The University of Sydney fosters an inclusive campus environment where everyone in our community has the right to feel safe and supported, whether they are on campus, online or offshore.

Safety at Sydney

Modern slavery

The University of Sydney is committed to addressing modern slavery and respecting human rights.

Student mental wellbeing

The Student Mental Wellbeing Strategy provides a comprehensive and sustainable approach to furthering mental wellbeing for all of our students.