Research Committee

The Research Committee, a Committee of the Academic Board, promotes and supports the research and research training goals in the University’s Strategic Plan. It is a key mechanism for developing the strategy and systems to ensure sustained excellence in research, research training and knowledge transfer. The powers, duties and functions of the Research Committee shall be: to formulate recommendations and policy for the strategic development of research and research training, in conjunction with other relevant committees of the University; to monitor operational goals within the context of the University’s Strategic Plan; to monitor and enhance the quality of the University’s research performance and research environment; to advise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) on: national and international trends on the development of performance indicators for research; the appropriate use of funds allocated to research and research infrastructure; proposals for change in policy; and any other research-related matters that may from time to time be referred to it.

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