Directorate Overview
Research and Development Office in Federal University Kashere was established under the Office of Vice-Chancellor on 1st September, 2014, with Professor S.M.Sir a Professor with the department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture as the pioneer Director.
The Office is tasked with the following functions;
Due to constraints of office space in the University, the office operated, in the office of HOD, Animal Science from inception up to 2016 from where its moved to its present office at House No 4 University Senior Staff Quarters before relocated to New Building after Institute of Maritime studies.
Philosophy
Research and development Unit is responsible for investigative activities the University choose to conduct with the intention of making discovery that can lead to the development of new product or procedure.
Mission
The mission of the Unit is to be committed in fostering an environment where research and creative activity thrive through research and professional development, quality assurance, based on international standard.
Vision
Research and development Unit seek to be responsible for developing and supporting research capacity performance and activity in line with the Federal University of Kashere vision and mission.
Aims & Objectives
- Developed the Research policy of the University in line with its Vision and Mission.
- Collaborate with other Institutions and Research consortia (MDA’s, NGO’s Industries etc.) in and outside Nigeria.
- Patent of University Research Findings.
- Seek grants from funding agencies.
- Coordinate Research groups for funding.
- Screen and allocated Research grant requests.
- Publication of the University Research findings.
- Conduct in-house training for staff and students.
Activities
The office organizes seminars for academic staff on research grant proposal strategies and funding processes. It has revamped its practices, implementing a committee structure to review and add value to research proposals and publications for funding. In November 2016, five research proposals were approved for funding by TETFUND. The office is also working on creating a portal to collect and showcase staff publications, enhancing the university’s global and national ranking.
Administrative Staff
Meet the Visionary Leaders Guiding Federal University of Kashere Towards Excellence and Innovation
Prof. Levi Nwankwo
Director
Miss. Ruth Baba
Admin Officer
Mr. Musa Abba Abdullahi
Confidential Secretary
Mrs. Roselyn Jesse
Admin Assistant