Research, Innovation & Postgraduate Studies
- Prof Sibusiso Moyo
Research, Innovation and Postgraduate
Studies, as one of our core functions, supports three strategic
priorities: broadening access to SU, sustaining the momentum of
excellence, and enhancing our societal impact. At SU we not only strive
for excellence in research, but also towards social relevance in ever
changing contexts.
The different divisions under the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies
(Research Development, Library and Information Service, Information
Technology) place emphasis on the promotion of research outputs and
innovation at SU to ensure that in the long run it builds on its
frontrunner-status. Furthermore products and services are developed that
can bring about economic and/or social improvement in the country. The
University's knowledge base is strengthened by the expansion of existing
and the creation of new multi-disciplinary research entities, while the
establishment of strategic research partnerships help the SU to be
financially sustainable. A valuable contribution is also made towards
the realisation of SU's transformation and diversity goals through the
development of a new generation of academics, a growth in the number of
postgraduate students from all South African race groups and an increase
in the number of international students that come to study at the SU.
