Guiding principles

In accordance with the values that define our institution, resulting from our history and identity, the following principles form the basis of this Strategic Plan.
Principios orientadores

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Our University must be open to learning, knowledge and debate. Accumulated knowledge is the necessary raw material for the continuous improvement of the University's basic processes: teaching, research, innovation and knowledge transfer to society. In a self-critical and autonomous way, the University must be guided by knowledge and the disinterested search for truth. A living University is one that engages in a continuous learning process, is open to new ideas and processes derived from innovation and the advancement of nowledge, has its structures designed to accommodate continuous change, and strives to overcome corporate inertia and resistance.

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Our University must promote processes of social, cultural and economic transformation The University must be a driving force for sustainable development in order to promote social cohesion and equal opportunities among people. It must be able to anticipate new technological developments and the globalisation of the economy, which will pose significant challenges and opportunities. The complexity of this environment requires the University to collaborate with other actors, combining forces and generating synergies to lead the response to change. The University of Granada is unequivocally committed to culture and heritage, as evidenced by the multitude of initiatives that we have undertaken over the years which serve as a reference not only for us, but also for the city and province of Granada. For the celebration of its V Centenary, our University must establish close links with other institutions in its vicinity and propose joint strategies.

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Our University must be committed to its environment and to the goals of sustainable development. In addition to equipping students with solid skills for today's world, higher education must foster the development of ethically-minded citizens who are committed to the promotion of peace, the defence of human rights and the cultivation of democratic values. The University must be at the forefront of social change on issues related to gender equality, access to education, inclusion, accessibility, environmental sustainability, and the fight against climate change and its effects. It should incorporate principles of ethics, good governance and social commitment into its core functions. Furthermore, our University must be able to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its policies and all its activities, including training, research, knowledge transfer, management, outreach and service to society.

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Our University must be people-oriented and inclusive. Universities should help students to broaden the range of opportunities available to them, as well as to promote their professional and personal development.The University is responsible for educating new generations in the values of diversity and inclusion, the culture of solidarity, care for the environment, human development and the practice of sport. Likewise, the University must promote learning environments that favour the development of a critical, transformative and collaborative culture. University management should be people-oriented and strive to create a set of working conditions and a university culture that allow for stable and appropriate career advancement, work-life balance and a healthy life style.

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Our University must be focused on leadership and excellence. The University must be committed to leadership in all its scopes of action —teaching, research, knowledge transfer and the generation of culture— as a means of advancing society and being prepared to face the great global challenges of the future. The University of Granada has an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence, which is embodied in the coordination and optimisation of all processes related to academic and administrative management, and our accountability for the learning process of our students. Excellence in research is our hallmark for the generation and transfer of knowledge contributing to the development, progress and welfare of society. The University must strive to maintain its leading role in the international arena, focused on Europe and open to the world. It must also continue to act as a social leader in its environment and as an agent for the generation and vitalisation of culture.

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Our University must be aware of its tradition and historical relevance. With almost five hundred years of history, our University must have a clear understanding of what it represents for society. Likewise, our institution must know and transmit its traditional values and the importance of its historical background in the advancement of scientific knowledge and socio-economic development. In short, the University of Granada must build its future without losing sight of its past, its collective identity and its cultural values.

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Our University must be proud of itself in order to reinforce a sense of belonging among the people who make up its community. Our historical tradition, together with our leadership and prestige as a Spanish and international higher education institution, should increase our sense of pride in belonging to this institution. A smart University is one that fosters a sense of belonging among its members, and encourages their commitment and involvement in the achievement of common goals.

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