Graduate Studies Research and Innovation

Dr. Kibalirwandi Moses

Head of Research & Innovations

We proudly partnered with THRIVE Research and Innovations Facility (THRAIF) to foster Research and Innovations at RIU.

The role of the Directorate of Research & Innovation (DRI) is to foster excellence in graduate research and innovation by providing leadership and administrative support bolstered by the principles of quality, diversity and integrity. The Directorate works directly with the different academic units where the research is being undertaken.

The DRI is mandated to:

Coordinate graduate research and innovations in the University, e.g. through organising or hosting courses and seminars on research.

Provide orientation and mentorship of graduate students.

Coordinate graduate student and staff research projects and publications in the university. This shall include approval of student research proposals, internal and external examination of dissertations and defence of the same.

Manage and update data on publications and intellectual property rights.

Produce updates of ongoing research and publications in the university.

Together with other university departments, promote graduate studies, research and innovations