In addition, good publicity attracts students from other universities, both inside and outside South Africa. It is therefore important that the Department offers a range of postgraduate courses that cater for research and vocational needs. Great care should also be taken to ensure that postgraduate students find the Department a stimulating and pleasant environment in which to work. Students should have clarity on what is expected of them, and what they can expect from the Department. Strategic Objectives 1.
Offer postgraduate programmes of high quality which satisfy research and vocational needs.
Maintain an optimal number of postgraduate students, by means of vigorous recruitment if necessary. Provide appropriate structures to support and monitor postgraduates students. 5 Research Research in mathematics covers a broad spectrum of activity which reflects both the fundamental nature of the subject, which underpins scientific exploration, and its application to the real world. Over the next five years we must maintain and enhance our existing strengths in fundamental and applied research while seeking through collegial and fund-raising initiatives to form productive links both within and outside the University. Strategic Objectives 1.