Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C07762:section:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C07762
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 6
Character Range: 5982–6968

6  Functions of the University

 (1) The functions of the University include:
 (a) to transmit and advance knowledge by undertaking teaching and research of the highest quality; and
 (b) to encourage, and provide facilities for, postgraduate study and research; and
 (c) to provide facilities and courses for higher education generally, including education appropriate to professional and other occupations, for students from within Australia and overseas; and
 (d) to award and confer degrees, diplomas and certificates, whether in its own right, jointly with other institutions or as otherwise determined by the Council; and
 (e) to provide opportunities for persons, including those who already have post-secondary qualifications, to obtain higher education qualifications; and
 (f) to engage in extension activities.

 (2) In the performance of its functions, the University must pay special attention to the needs of the Australian Capital Territory and the surrounding regions.