Through benefitting from a life-changing educational experience, NMMU graduates and diplomates will be known for demonstrating:
In-depth disciplinary/interdisciplinary knowledge
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The ability to engage in the expanding knowledge base of their disciplines/ professions.
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Excellence in both the art and science of their disciplines/professions.
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Awareness of the latest advances in and technical competencies required by their disciplines/professions.
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Leadership in the production of new knowledge and understanding through inquiry, critique and synthesis.
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An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge that combines breadth and depth of understanding.
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An awareness of the global context of their disciplines/professions.
Social awareness and responsible citizenship
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Commitment to ethical conduct, social awareness and responsible citizenship.
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An acknowledgment of and respect for constitutional principles and values such as equality, equity, quality, humanity, diversity and social justice.
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Respect for and awareness of the environment in all its manifestations.
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A commitment to improving local, national and global environmental sustainability.
Adaptive expertise
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The ability to apply knowledge and skills in a range of contextual and conceptual frameworks.
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Ability to anticipate and accommodate change, ambiguity and differing views.
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Self-management including the ability to work autonomously, exercise initiative, and apply time management and organisational skills.
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The capacity to sustain intellectual curiosity and a willingness to improve personal performance through self-reflection, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and building networks.
Creativity and innovation
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Ability to think creatively and to generate a range of innovative ideas that are appropriate to the particular context.
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Innovation in their approach to and solution of complex problems.
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Commitment to innovative thinking to advance scholarly excellence.
Critical thinking
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Openness to new ideas.
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The ability to understand, interrogate and apply a variety of theoretical and philosophical positions and objectively assess the merits of competing and alternative perspectives.
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The capacity for critical reflection.
Intra- and interpersonal skills
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Self-awareness.
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The ability to relate to and collaborate with others, individually or in teams, to exchange views and ideas and to achieve desired outcomes.
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The ability to function in a multicultural and multilingual context.
Communication skills
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The ability to articulate ideas and information confidently and coherently in visual, verbal, written and electronic forms to audiences of different sizes in a range of situations.
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Respect for the multitude of voices, stories, perspectives and knowledge systems.