PARTNERSHIPS TO MAKE RESEARCH COUNT FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Ibadan Facilitating Research for Sustainable National Development (R4ND)
In 2014, University of Ibadan made a critical decision and took a bold, emphatic step on establish University of Ibadan Research Foundation as part of ongoing comprehensive efforts to strengthen research and enhance the contributions of research leaders at the University of Ibadan to socioeconomic development of Nigeria. The UI-Research Foundation was created to provide platform to:
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
SUSTAINING PLATFORM FOR CRITICAL MASS OF LEADERS WITH ‘EVALUATION KNOW-HOW’ AND LOCAL OWNERSHIP OF M&E AT UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
INAUGURATION OF THE COUNCIL & FIRST CONFERENCE HOSTING
"The University of Ibadan Facilitating ‘Knowledge Economy’ for National Development" Sustainable national development in emerging economies benefits from a strong cornerstone predicated on the ability to translate new knowledge generated from research to innovations, strategies and evidence for pragmatic policies. The platform for translating research to innovations represents a critical component for sustainable socioeconomic development of emerging economies.
THINK TANK FOR CONSENSUS BUILDING & AGENDA FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A General Operations Guideline (GoG) was developed by the UI-Research Foundation for the ‘Think Tank’ following consultations and interactions with opinion leaders, decision makers, research leaders and input by a group of stakeholders convened by the Director, UI-Research Foundation. Responses of those consultations and meetings were encouraging and supportive of the need for the ‘Think Tank’.
DEVELOPING FUTURE RESEARCH LEADERS FOR NIGERIA
The University of Ibadan Research Foundation has developed a Research Career Development Grant Initiative (CGD) designed to strengthen the research base and enhance the scholastic standards at the University of Ibadan. The current phase of the initiative focuses on Agriculture, Energy, Health and Humanities The University of Ibadan through CDG provides funding support to young members of the University in their efforts to develop expertise and become leaders in research areas relevant to the missi
The LoT
Knowledge is Power. Today, knowledge is the major currency of socioeconomic development. The University of Ibadan is producing leaders of tomorrow with a mission and vision focused on solving the challenges and meeting the societal needs of Nigeria.
UI CREATING PLATFORM ON NEURO SCIENCES AND STUDIES OF BRAIN DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS
Genomic experts trained by the University of Ibadan are returning to pioneer new frontiers in medicine and bio medical research for health. UI-RESEARCH FOUNDATION is supporting Research Leaders to develop genomic techniques using Adult Neural Stem Cell from African Giant rats as models for studies and prospecting for interventions for demyelinating diseases , epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke related dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
UI-RESEARCH FOUNDATION is supporting Experts from disciplines including Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Agricultural technology, Forest Resource Management, Petroleum engineering, Agronomy and Geology working together to build upon renewable energy projects that produced 15 KW power with a grant from MacArthur Foundation and UI- Research Foundation.
FRAMEWORK AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE UI-RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The objectives of the UI-Research Foundation will be achieved through collective participation of the staff and support of the university leadership. Efforts will be devoted to maintain and enhance collaborations with international and regional agencies, institutions and global initiatives that provide research grants, training and capacity building in areas relevant to the mission of the University of Ibadan.
NATIONAL THINK TANK FOR TRANSLATING RESEARCH TO INNOVATIONS, STRATEGIES AND EVIDENCE FOR POLICIES
Translating research to innovation, strategies and evidence to guide policies on Agriculture, Energy, Health, Infrastructure and National Security is critical for national development. The economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are enjoying the dividends of translating research to innovations that generate new products and novel strategies.