Our Strategy
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a specialist university focused on the land-based sectors
Our purpose is to facilitate excellent research and education to grow the knowledge of our students and help shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationships between land, food, and ecosystems.
Our graduates are central to our purpose through their work in the land-based sectors in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our impactful research positions the University as a significant contributor to major advancements in agriculture, agribusiness, tourism, environmental management, and recreation.
2024-2028 midpoint update on our ten-year Strategy
The 2024-2028 midpoint update reaffirms our commitment to our vision and our strategic intent while establishing University-wide priorities and actions for the next five-year period. In addition, it outlines how we will continue to measure our success.
The updated strategy articulates our University-wide approach to addressing challenges while continuing to be firmly committed to our role as a specialist university - specifically cultivating work-ready graduates and conducting impactful research that grows the economy and achieves better social outcomes.
We remain committed to our ambitious vision to be a globally ranked, top-five land-based University, unlocking the power of the land to enhance lives and grow the future, and recognise that there is much more work to be done.
To facilitate excellent research and education to grow the knowledge of our students and help shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationships between land, food and ecosystems.
Values
Our values give meaning to our purpose, helping to convey our culture. Each value is underpinned by a set of guiding behaviours.
The image is a circular visual representation of Lincoln University's values. It consists of overlapping coloured sections, each representing a core value.
The following core values are outlined in the image:
- Manaakitaka - Looking after people
We will pay respect to each other and to all others in accordance with our tikaka (customs). - Students at our core
Students are our reason for being. - Innovation
Encouraged through collaboration and partnerships. - Leadership
Taking responsibility as a leader at all levels. - Integrity
Doing the right thing in a reliable way.
These core values are supported, and surrounded visually by the principles of Tohatoha, Wairuataka, Whanaukataka, Rakatirataka and Kaitiakitaka.
Strategy and plans
Aligned with our Strategy 2019 - 2028, our Investment Plan reflects the key themes from the Government's Tertiary Education Strategy.
Sustainability
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is committed to being an exemplar of sustainable practices for the land-based sectors and the ecosystems within it.
