Research Policy Implementation Framework

College-Level Research Structure

  • Each college selects a Main Research Theme for a fixed period.
  • Staff in related fields form Research Clusters within programmes.
  • Each cluster works on a derived sub-theme from the college’s main theme.
  • Clusters mature into Research Centres of Excellence (RCOEs).
  • Each RCOE is led by a senior academic staff member responsible for its progress and activities.

University Research Office (URO)

Managed by the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies, the URO is responsible for:

  • Daily administration of university-level research activities.
  • Coordinating activities of all RCOEs.
  • Processing funding applications and research permits.
  • Maintaining relationships with external partners and sponsors.
  • Organizing research committee meetings.
  • Overseeing postgraduate and professional development courses.

University Research Committee (URC)

The URC, chaired by the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies, reports to the University Senate on:

  • Research progress
  • New research initiatives
  • Funding status
  • Academic awards
  • Collaborative activities

Membership

  1. Director of Research & Postgraduate Studies (Chair)
  2. One representative from each RCOE / Academic Department
  3. Principals of the respective colleges
  4. One external representative from industry
  5. One external representative from another national university

Functions of URC

  1. Assist academic departments in forming RCOEs with focused research themes.
  2. Promote collaboration between RCOEs and similar centres or institutions.
  3. Facilitate partnerships with local and international industries to secure funding.