(1) Every University for Research and Innovation shall, at the time of its establishment and in recognition of the fact that knowledge created is not pure discipline based or propositional but also emerges in response to problems of society, focus on an area or areas with problems of significance and build an ecosystem of research and teaching around different related disciplines and fields of study which are relevant thereto, searching for solutions that are globally valid and in the process develop education at undergraduate and higher levels.



(2) Without prejudice to sub-section (1), the objects of every University for Research and Innovation shall be to-



(a) constantly aspire for attainment of the pinnacle of knowledge and learning by undertaking innovations in design, development and delivery through research and learning;



(b) attempt, through research and application of knowledge to provide a path for mankind free from deprivation and want;



(c) seek to understand and appreciate nature and its laws for the well-being and happiness of present and future generations;



(d) seek and cultivate new knowledge, to engage vigorously and fearlessly, and to interpret old knowledge and beliefs in the light of new needs and discoveries;



(e) provide society with innovators and competent men and women to meet knowledge needs of the society and impart training to professionals, specialists, scientists and researchers for the purpose, who will also be cultivated individuals, imbued with a sense of social purpose performing service to the nation and to humanity and cultivating the right moral and intellectual values;



(f) develop competent and capable youth imbued with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship with the social and environmental orientation to provide global leadership for the future;



(g) strive to promote equality and social justice and to reduce social and cultural differences through diffusion of quality education;



(h) provide an ambience of learning that celebrates international and comparative perspectives;



(i) promote and provide transparency of highest order in the matters related to admission, appointment at various positions, academic evaluation, administration and finance;



(j) connect the learning and research in such University with the community;



(k) facilitate dissemination of the fruits of research in society through promotion of robust linkages with economy and civil society and through practice;



(l) focus on problems of society or on an area or areas with problems of significance, create knowledge clusters and build an ecosystem of research and teaching in different disciplines and fields of study;



(m) endeavour for solutions which are globally valid and in the process to develop education at undergraduate and higher levels; and



(n) build linkages with research institutions and industry in order to synergise research and innovation efforts and to create innovation clusters for maximum gains.



(3) Every University for Research and Innovation may, for the purpose of achievement of the objects specified in this section, provide facilities for instructions, teaching, research and innovation experience of such standards that match or surpass the needs of global competitiveness of the education system in various fields of knowledge.