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Advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarly research and scientific investigation;
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Promotion of learning in the student body and society generally;
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Promotion of cultural and social life of society;
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Support and contribution to the realization of national economic and social development;
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Transfer and commercialize technology from the University and other international institutions to the benefit of students, the University and the industry;
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Generate research and innovations outputs with impact on the national development goals;
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Promotion of the highest standards in, and quality of, teaching and research;
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Education, training and retraining higher level professional, technical and management personnel;
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Dissemination of the outcomes of the research conducted by the university to the general community;
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Facilitation of life-long learning through provision of adult and continuing education;
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Fostering of a capacity for independent critical thinking among its students;
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Promotion of gender balance and equality of opportunity among students and employees; and
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Promotion of equalization for persons with disabilities, minorities and other marginalized groups.