Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Collaborations

The Directorate of Research, Partnerships and Collaborations is established within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA).

Mandate of the Directorate

• Overall administration of the research policy.
• Identifying and circulating sources of research funding opportunities and bringing the same to the attention of researchers.
• Compiling a database in response to calls for proposals made by various grant organizations.
• Promoting knowledge and skills dissemination to meet the needs of the University College, community and industry.
• Enhancing the profile of TUC through quality publications, research citations and awards.
• Creating and maintaining partnerships and collaborations locally and internationally for research and innovation programmes.
• Provision of a structure and framework for continued improvement of research and innovation.

Strategic Objectives

• To develop and sustain a research and publication culture in the institution.
• To expand the research capacity of the institution across all disciplines.
• To provide a framework of supporting and empowering staff to manage, conduct and disseminate research findings.
• To enhance the profile of TUC through quality publications, research citations and awards.
• To provide a structure and framework for continual improvement of research and collaborations.

Core Values