- Achievement through the pursuit of personal excellence;
- Creation of fundamental and applied knowledge;
- Continuous learning that supports the development of group members;
- Integrity and quality in research;
- Passion and excitement in the pursuit of knowledge;
- Ideas and creative thinking furthering the evolution of scientific understanding;
- Collegiality within a supportive, secure, and trusting community;
- Multidisciplinary collaboration that enables new research directions;
We pursue our research with dedication and commitment so as to contribute knowledge and serve society.
| Value | Belief |
| Achievement | Our desire to achieve will drive us to give our best. Recognizing our achievements will motivate us and help us track our progress. |
| Knowledge | A thirst for knowledge will help us find and follow our path. |
| Learning | We can grow through learning and learn to grow, so as to develop ourselves and others. |
| Integrity | Research must stand upon a foundation of integrity and quality. |
| Passion | We are most productive when we are energised by what we are doing. |
| Creativity | We can promote our creativity by challenging assumptions, using different modes of thinking and taking different perspectives. |
| Risk and Innovation | Progress in research needs a balance of bold and incremental steps. |
| Collaboration | Collaboration will allow us to explore new opportunities for discoveries, many of which are at the interfaces between fields. |
| Collegiality and Community | Collegiality is the foundation for collaboration and is built upon trust, support and respect. Fostering a supportive community will best enable our research and promote the growth and development of our members. |
| Service and Contribution | By seeking to serve people and contribute to knowledge we will increase our positive impact on science or society. |