6Functions of the University

6 Functions of the University

The University has the following functions:

(a) to advance, transmit and preserve knowledge and learning;

(b) to encourage and undertake research;

(c) to promote and sustain teaching and research to international standards of excellence;

(d) to encourage and provide opportunities for students and staff to develop and apply their knowledge and skills;

(e) to provide educational and research facilities appropriate to its other functions;

(f) to promote access to higher education having regard to principles of merit and equity;

(fa) [Section 6 Amended by No. 31 of 2001, s. 7, Applied:30 May 2001] to foster or promote the commercialisation of any intellectual property;

(g) to engage in activities which promote the social, cultural and economic welfare of the community and to make available for those purposes the resources of the University.