Overview
BIUST, established in 2006, was envisaged to be one of the key drivers in bringing about a fundamental transformation of Botswana as a catalyst for economic and social development. BIUST was established mainly to transform the country’s economy from a resource based to a knowledge-based economy.
Mission
Produce world class research and innovation in science, engineering and technology contributing to industry growth and development and advancement of a diversified knowledge-based economy.
Vision
Produce world class research and innovation in science, engineering and technology contributing to industry growth and development and advancement of a diversified knowledge-based economy.
core values
In carrying out its mission, realizing its vision and in all its actions the University is guidedby the following core values:
- Equality and Diversity – fair and equal treatment, respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others, promoting an inclusive culture for all.
- Sincerity and Trust – genuine, truthful, honest, transparent, integrity, reliability.
- High performance and Quality– hard work, teamwork; strong work ethics; commitment, dedication, fast-paced, successful, accountability, quality and results-oriented, ambitious, recognition and reward, talented staff, and students.
- Innovation – creative, open-minded, resourceful, entrepreneurial,
- Quest for knowledge and understanding freedom of thought, inquiry and expression and the encouragement of a questioning spirit.