At Riara University, research is not just a requirement—it is a pillar of our academic identity. We believe that impactful research drives societal progress, informs practice, and transforms lives. As a forward-looking institution, we are committed to nurturing a research culture that addresses the complex challenges of our time and shapes a sustainable future.
Guided by the university’s vision “to be a leading university in the world and a Centre of Excellence in Scholarship, Research, and Training,” Riara University actively fosters an environment where research flourishes. We aim to be a hub of critical inquiry, innovation, and knowledge generation that contributes to national and global development.
Riara University supports multidisciplinary research across all its Schools—Law, Business, Education, Computing Sciences, International Relations, and Communication & Multimedia Journalism. Our focus is on producing research that is:
Relevant to societal needs
Ethically sound and innovative
Collaborative and multidisciplinary
Sustainable and solutions-oriented
Our research office, under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), actively promotes and supports:
Encouragement of faculty and student-led research that tackles real-world issues
Establishing collaborative research partnerships with local and international institutions
Pursuit of funding opportunities from both internal and external sources
Oversight of academic journal publications within the university’s various Schools
Organization of regular faculty seminars, symposiums, and roundtable discussions
Engagement in community-based research projects and participatory studies
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