The strategy is conceived with the metaphor of a triple helix; three strands of core activities, each sharply focused and well-resourced, and all mutually supportive.
The core activities of the University of Melbourne are research, learning and teaching and engagement.
On March 22 the University Council endorsed the Growing Esteem 2010 strategy document, a refined version of the Growing Esteem strategy. The University Plan 2011-2014 is currently being drafted on the principles of the refined strategy.