The aim of the University of Guyana is to discover, generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge of the highest standard for the service of the community, the nation, and all mankind within an atmosphere of academic freedom that allows for free and critical enquiry. 

The objective of this Policy is to establish the principles for the naming, for a fixed period or indefinitely, of University

The University of Guyana is committed to ensuring that the highest academic standards are fostered and maintained on its campuses and in all its areas of education

The University of Guyana is committed to promoting an environment of learning, teaching and research at the highest level that is free from sexual harassment and all forms of sexual misconduct. 

This Green Paper on a University of Guyana Sports Policy arises from the realization that University sports is widely regarded as a lien on the already strained revenue stream of the University of Guyana (UG), instead of as a means of augmenting the spirit and reputation of the University and as a tool for developing students into well-rounded, civic-minded citizens.