 Article
1 (The Purpose of This Charter) |
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| Kyushu University proclaims
this Charter of Education
in order to contribute to
achieving the goals of higher
education and meeting the
expectations of all people,
both in Japan and abroad. |
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| Article
2 (The Purpose of Education
at Kyushu University) |
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| Through the education
of individuals capable of
leadership in a diverse
range of fields in Japan
and willing to assume an
active role in the world,
especially in Asia, Kyushu
University aims at contributing
to progress throughout the
world. |
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| Article
3 (The Principle of Humanity) |
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| In pursuit of the above
purpose, Kyushu University
shall endeavour to cultivate
human character of the highest
quality based upon the following
principles: |
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| (a) |
Respect for human
life and human dignity; |
| (b) |
The development
of personality, natural
abilities, and the
mental and physical
capabilities of individuals; |
| (c) |
Pursuit of truth
and justice and the
promotion of a culture
that encourages creativity
and originality; |
| (d) |
Conservation of the natural environment for the next generation. |
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| Article
4 (The Principle of Social
Responsibility) |
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| In pursuit of the above
purpose, Kyushu University
shall foster an appreciation
of social values based upon
the following principles: |
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| (a) |
Encouraging individuals
to play an active
role in a free society,
to respect labour,
and to lead a socially
responsible life; |
| (b) |
Ensuring observance
of human rights; |
| (c) |
Promotion of gender
equality; |
| (d) |
Cultivation of civic
virtues based upon
a comprehensive understanding
of the political condition
of society. |
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| Article
5 (The Principle of Global
Citizenship) |
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| In pursuit of the above
purpose, Kyushu University
shall encourage a sense
of global citizenship based
upon the following principles: |
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| (a) |
Contribution to
the cultural, social,
and economic advancement
of people in the world
especially in Asia; |
| (b) |
Promotion of mutual
understanding among
and friendship between
various peoples, nations,
and religions; |
| (c) |
Partaking in the
maintenance of world
peace and ensuring
that future generations
be free from the scourge
of war; |
| (d) |
Adhering to the
principles stated
in the Charter of
the United Nations. |
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| Article
6 (The Principle of the
Advancement of Knowledge) |
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| In pursuit of the above
purpose, Kyushu University
shall instill in students
specialized knowledge of
the highest quality based
upon the following principles: |
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| (a) |
Advancement of knowledge
in accordance with
the principles of
humanity, social responsibility,
and global citizenship,
while paying regard
to practical value
of that knowledge; |
| (b) |
The development
of scientific knowledge
and technology in
harmony with the progress
of the arts and humanities; |
| (c) |
Valuing creativity
and originality of
scholarship; |
| (d) |
Ensuring compliance
with professional
ethics; |
| (e) |
Respect for the
academic freedom and
independence of the
people involved in
the advancement of
knowledge. |
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| Article
7 (The Principle of Unity) |
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| (a) |
Kyushu University
shall adopt a united
approach in pursuit
of the above purpose
and principles. In
performing their respective
functions, all staff
members and students
shall keep the present
Charter in mind. |
| (b) |
In ensuring the
fulfillment of the
above obligation,
the status of faculty
members and the self-government
of faculties shall
be respected. |
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