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The Directorate of Graduate Training and Research (DGTR) at Lira University stands at the heart of advanced scholarship, innovation, and societal transformation in Northern Uganda and beyond. As the central coordinating body for all graduate studies and research, the Directorate provides a vibrant academic home where intellectual growth, professional excellence, and impactful research converge. We offer a streamlined and supportive environment that guides students seamlessly through admission, training, supervision, research, publication, and innovation.
At Lira University, graduate training is not an abstract pursuit—it is purpose-driven and aligned with local, national, and global development priorities. Our research agenda is carefully shaped to respond to societal needs, national development strategies, and the global sustainable development agenda. Through robust mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong institutional support, our graduate students are equipped to generate solutions to real-world challenges.
Assoc Prof Omech Bernard
Director Graduate Studies & Research
The Directorate also serves as a central communication and coordination hub for graduate students and supervisors across all disciplines. This ensures effective supervision, academic integrity, timely completion, and professional growth. With strong emphasis on quality assurance, ethical research practice, and professional excellence, we are committed to producing graduates who are globally competitive, locally grounded, and socially responsive.
We invite ambitious scholars, development partners, innovators, and institutional stakeholders to join us in shaping the next generation of researchers, policy leaders, clinicians, educators, and change-makers. At Lira University Graduate School, your ideas are nurtured, your research is valued, and your impact is amplified.
Duties and responsibilities of Directorate of Research & Innovations
1. Oversight and Coordination of Graduate Programs
The Directorate provides overall leadership and coordination for all postgraduate programs (Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas, and PhDs). It ensures programs are well-structured, academically sound, and aligned with national higher education standards.
2. Policy Development and Implementation
The Directorate formulates policies, guidelines, and regulations that govern graduate education and research. This includes admission policies, supervision guidelines, thesis examination procedures, and academic integrity standards.
3. Quality Assurance in Graduate Training
DGSR monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching, supervision, and research output in graduate programs. It works closely with faculties and quality assurance units to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory bodies like NCHE.
4. Coordination of Research Activities and Projects
The Directorate promotes research across the university by supporting proposal development, coordinating research funding opportunities, and overseeing institutional research projects. It may also facilitate collaboration with external research partners.
5. Administration of Graduate Admissions and Records
DGSR manages the entire graduate student lifecycle from admission processing, registration, and progress tracking to thesis submission and graduation clearance. It ensures accurate recordkeeping and smooth administrative processes for students.
Staff Memebers
Assoc Prof Omech Bernard
Director - Research & Innovations
MSc. CS; BSc.; MCSE; MCSA; MCP,CCNA: HCAI; HCIA® -Datacom
