Vision:
As a new technological university, SETU will strive to strategically focus research capability and further develop critical mass and scalability in order to co-create and find solutions for the challenges of the 21st century, consistent with the objectives of Impact 2030 and the Climate Action Plan 2019. SETU’s research, innovation and knowledge transfer will be closely aligned to national strategic priorities and various regional development and inter-sectoral priorities.
Strategic Objective 1: Build SETU research capacity and capability in areas of strength and potential. |
Strategic Objective 2: Elevate our research and innovation activity to levels consistent with a top young global university. |
Strategic Objective 3: Enhance our ability to translate our research into meaningful impact for the region and beyond. |
Mission:
SETU is committed to increasing the knowledge capital of the South East through leading, strengthening and elevating research, innovation and knowledge transfer within the university and connecting to the wider region and its sectors.
As regional anchor institution in the South East, SETU will play a key role in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, impact and sustainability within the South East. Strategic investment and partnerships in research and knowledge transfer will be aligned to regional development priorities and respond to global challenges (e.g. sustainability, climate change, One Health, transformative technology, justice and equality, cultural understanding).
SETU’s research connectivity and partnerships will expand in terms of collaboration activity, industry and sectoral partners and geographic reach. Collectively this will support the SETU mission to realise and maintain international standards of research excellence, engagement and transformative impact.
