Mission, vision and values
Our Purpose
Public University of Navarre is an institution committed to the sustainable progress of its environment through the generation, dissemination and transfer of knowledge, the holistic development of individuals, and the promotion of culture within a space of free and open thought.
This purpose entails that:
- Public University of Navarre has an explicit commitment to the region of Navarre. This commitment involves working towards its sustainable progress, its culture, with special attention to the cultural assets of Navarre, such as the Basque language, and to the improvement of its quality of life.
- To achieve these goals, Public University of Navarre must engage other social stakeholders in the region, align itself with the region’s Smart Specialisation Strategy, and integrate into an international context. It is the university community as a whole that must strive to accomplish these goals.
- It is dedicated to the generation, dissemination, and transfer of cultural, scientific and technical knowledge. Its core functions are teaching, research, and the generation of knowledge within its environment.
- Public University of Navarre is committed to the holistic development of individuals as a means to promote sustainable development and enhance the quality of life in our society, creating and offering a space for free and open thinking.
Our vision
To be a dynamic university that drives the knowledge economy and promotes an open, cohesive, and critical society. To be a leader in regional development and a nationally and internationally recognised institution.
UPNA values
The values of UPNA have three dimensions: the individual dimension (what every member of the university community should embody and foster in others), the interpersonal dimension (how members of the university interact with one another), and the societal dimension (how the university relates to society). These values are present in and applied to all university activities.
The core values of UPNA are: Integrity, innovation, rigour, and commitment