Vision 2033

Strategic direction 2024 – 2033

As a leading Catholic university, we will enable flourishing lives, foster thriving communities and forge an ethical future.

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Our mission

In truth and love.

Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in truth and love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.

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Our values

Truth

ACU is a place where faith and reason are explored in search of truth.

Excellence

The pursuit of excellence underpins our efforts in teaching, research and engagement.

Service

ACU is a university of service. We seek to improve the lives of others through compassion, empathy and respect.

 

Our vision

Flourishing lives

We will enable flourishing lives.

Thriving communities

We will foster thriving communities.

Ethical future

We will build an ethical future.

Our foundations

Strong foundations support our mission and ensure that we achieve Vision 2033.

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Our foundations chart is a circular chart with 3 rings circulating around a centred circle with the word ‘Mission’ prominent in gold on a white background. The first inner ring has the following terms on a warm red background: ‘Flourishing lives’, ‘Thriving communities’ and ‘Ethical future’. The second ring has the following terms on a cool purple background: ‘Partners’, ‘People’, ‘Culture’, ‘Infrastructure’. The tertiary and outer ring has the following terms in a dark colour on a light creamy brown background: ‘Holistic education’, ‘Collaborative engagement’, ‘High-impact research’, and ‘Global connection'.
 

Our focus

Our focus areas guide us in achieving Vision 2033 and assist us in setting our operational objectives.

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Our impact

Vision 2033 will inform the development of cross-institutional plans across three impact phases.

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Impact phase 1

(2024 - 2026)

 

Impact phase 2

(2027 - 2029)

 

Impact phase 3

(2030 - 2033)

 

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