Objectives

1. To promote meaningful research at UNISWA by vitalizing research culture, liaising with relevant organs to harmonize teaching and research activities, and introducing incentives that are conducive to effective utilization of the available competencies and capabilities.
2. To strengthen staffing and upgrade facilities at the Research Centre to become the University’s focal point for identifying, prioritizing and coordinating research, and compiling and disseminating research information.
3. To strengthen the technical base for research and its relevance through technical support, training and availability of key literature.
4. To formulate, review, implement and monitor policies and procedures for processing research proposals for funding.
5. To liaise with the National Research Council of Swaziland and establish links with other research institutions in and outside the country to strengthen and diversify research agenda.
6. To accommodate the diversity in research and encourage problem-specific and creative research to address UNISWA’s academic requirements and national and regional needs.
7. To establish and sustain effective interaction with beneficiaries of research and other stakeholders for enhancing research relevance and adoption.
8. To establish links with industry and other sectors for cooperation in handling research needs and provision of funding for research.
9. To utilise effectively available resources; cooperate with other institutions for sharing of facilities; and mobilize funding from inside.

Mandates

The mandates of the UNISWA Research Centre are:

1. Prepare research proposals for external funding and implementation by staff.
2. Facilitate and coordinate the submission of research proposals; and monitor research funded by the UNISWA Research Board.
3. Conduct and commission studies.
4. Conduct and/ or commission studies.
5. Edit and publish research reports in the form of UNISWA Research Centre Report Series.
6. Prepare and publish research highlights.
7. Contribute to editorial activities of the two UNISWA Research Journals and prepare the journals for publication.
8. Organise seminars and workshops.
9. Liaise with the National Research Council of Swaziland, the Institute for Research in Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Food Plants and research organisations at national and regional levels and beyond
10. Maintain profile of research and researchers at the university and at national level.

Director

Prof. A. M. Manyatsi

manyatsi@uniswa.sz

+268 2527 4418

+268 2517 0605

Research Fellow

Dr. S. Mlipha

smlipha@uniswa.sz

+268 2527 0654

Secretary

Ms. F. Magagula

magagula@uniswa.sz

+268 2527 4021

+268 2517 0602

Members of UNISWA Rearch Board (URB)

Pro Vice Chancellor, Chairperson
All Deans of Faculties
All Members of Technical Advisory Committee
Director, UNISWA Research Centre
Bursar
Librarian
Registrar

Members of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Prof. M.P. Dlamini (Chairperson) – URC
Mrs. S.R. Dlamini – I.D.E
Agriculture – (Vacant)
Dr S.S. Sithole – Health Sciences
Prof P.B. Mutangira – Education
Mr. F.A. Oni – Commerce
Prof. D.S. Tevera – Science
Prof. K.A. Acheampong – Social Science
Prof. F. Ojo – Social Science
Humanities – (Vacant)

Members of Editorial Board, UNISWA Research Journal (UREJ)

Editor and Chairman – Vacant
Dr. C.W.S. Sukati – Deputy Editor
Dr. E.Z. Mazibuko – Member
Dr. L.Z. Dlamini – Member
Dr. A.M. Zamberia – Member
Dr. P.N. Joubert – Member
Prof. M.P. Dlamini – Secretary

Membership of Editorial Board, UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UREJAST)

Prof. T.G. Schlutter – Editor and Chairman
Prof. N.A. Sukati – Deputy Editor
Prof. J.I. Matondo – Member
Dr. J.N. Nanua – Member
Prof. M.P. Dlamini – Secretary