Research at Riara University

Empowering Knowledge. Inspiring Innovation. Impacting Society.

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.

Our Vision for Research

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.

Research Focus Areas

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:

  1. Relevant to societal needs

  2. Ethically sound and innovative

  3. Collaborative and multidisciplinary

  4. Sustainable and solutions-oriented

Research Initiatives & Activities

Our research office, under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), actively promotes and supports:

  1.  Encouragement of faculty and student-led research that tackles real-world issues

  2.  Establishing collaborative research partnerships with local and international institutions

  3.  Pursuit of funding opportunities from both internal and external sources

  4.  Oversight of academic journal publications within the university’s various Schools

  5.  Organization of regular faculty seminars, symposiums, and roundtable discussions

  6.  Engagement in community-based research projects and participatory studies

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