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THE VISION To be an International Centre of Excellence in Teaching and
Research in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology. THE MISSION• Our Core PurposeEquipping individuals for life, through the development of knowledge and independent thought. • The Stakeholders -The staff: to create a stable environment in which all staff are able to fulfill their potential -Students: to provide a relevant and valued education -Employers: to provide independent-thinking graduates equipped with the intellectual resources to be enterprising and productive. -Rhodes University: to be loyal to the University's core values and strategic intent -Government and the community at large: to address the needs of the nation within our fields of excellence •Core Strategy -Provision of up-to-date, relevant curricula and a high quality educational experience -High quality, cutting-edge research -Adressing the needs of to stake-holders -Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship -Marketing of teaching and research products -Commitment to a quality management strategy • Core Values -Compliance with the highest ethical standards -Scientific integrity -Equal opportunity for all members of the Dept -Social responsibility and mutual respect • Core Behavior -Accessibility and approachability -Consultative management style -Continuous assessment and improvement as a constructive and positive experience aimed at achieving excellence. Our HistoryThe Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology was established at Rhodes University in 1989, as an amalgamation of two existing Departments, under the leadership of Prof John Duncan. Microbiology had developed as a sub-department of Botany, and established as an independent Department in 1974 under Prof David Woods. Biochemistry developed within the Chemistry Department with Prof Duncan appointed first head in 1984. The teaching of Biotechnology at the University commenced in 1986, in the Microbiology Department, and in 1995 Prof Peter Rose was appointed first Professor of Biotechnology. In 1993 the Leather Industries Research Institute was incorporated into the University as an associated Institute within the Department, and Leather Science is offered at the Post-graduate level.
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Contact:
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology Rhodes University P.O. Box 94 Grahamstown 6140 South
Africa Phone : ++27 (46) 603 8441
Fax : ++27 (46) 622 3984
Email:
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