{"id":5946,"date":"2025-11-21T16:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/?page_id=5946"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:48:41","slug":"directorate-of-research-innovations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/directorate-of-research-innovations\/","title":{"rendered":"Directorate of Research &amp; Innovations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5946\" class=\"elementor elementor-5946\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb3dfa1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb3dfa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9dd966 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9dd966\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c2d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74c2d64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Directorate of Graduate Training &amp; Research<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ecf15 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"63ecf15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-right-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M21.548 5.088c-0.436-0.451-1.162-0.451-1.613 0-0.436 0.436-0.436 1.162 0 1.596l8.177 8.177h-26.984c-0.629 0.001-1.129 0.501-1.129 1.13s0.5 1.145 1.129 1.145h26.984l-8.177 8.162c-0.436 0.451-0.436 1.178 0 1.613 0.451 0.451 1.178 0.451 1.613 0l10.113-10.113c0.451-0.436 0.451-1.162 0-1.596l-10.113-10.114z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Research<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-right-arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M21.548 5.088c-0.436-0.451-1.162-0.451-1.613 0-0.436 0.436-0.436 1.162 0 1.596l8.177 8.177h-26.984c-0.629 0.001-1.129 0.501-1.129 1.13s0.5 1.145 1.129 1.145h26.984l-8.177 8.162c-0.436 0.451-0.436 1.178 0 1.613 0.451 0.451 1.178 0.451 1.613 0l10.113-10.113c0.451-0.436 0.451-1.162 0-1.596l-10.113-10.114z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Directorate of Graduate Training &amp; Research<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-701cf46 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"701cf46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02039bd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"02039bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9ab45f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9ab45f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc289c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc289c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p><p>At Lira University, graduate training is not an abstract pursuit\u2014it 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bf42a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77bf42a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cffdb0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6cffdb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535dfcd elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"535dfcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dr.-Benard-Omech.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11242\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dr.-Benard-Omech.png 512w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dr.-Benard-Omech-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tangutechug.com\/lirauni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Dr.-Benard-Omech-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Assoc Prof Omech Bernard<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Director Graduate Studies &amp; Research<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d7edc0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8d7edc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View Profile<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ce1e9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60ce1e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163993a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"163993a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21fd5bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21fd5bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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. 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Quality Assurance in Graduate Training<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1093\">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.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1161\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1159\">4. Coordination of Research Activities and Projects<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1416\">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.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1485\"><strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1483\">5. Administration of Graduate Admissions and Records<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1730\">DGSR manages the entire graduate student lifecycle from admission processing, registration, and progress tracking to thesis submission and graduation clearance. 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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\u2014it 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 &amp; Research View Profile 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. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Menu Students Research Research Ethics Committee Workshops, Seminars &amp; Conferences Research Funding SET-SRHR Project Caffp-pac Collaborations &amp; Partnerships How can we help you? Please, contact us by clicking on the button below:- Contact Us View Latest Innovation news Duties &amp; Responsibities Staff Members Downloads Contact Info Duties and responsibilities of Directorate of Research &amp; 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 &#8211; Research &amp; Innovations MSc. CS; BSc.; MCSE; MCSA; MCP,CCNA: HCAI; HCIA\u00ae -Datacom View Profile Dr. Samson Udho Deputy Director &#8211; Research &amp; Innovations PhD, MSN, BSN View Profile LAMUNU WINNIE CHRISTINE Administrative Secretary MPAM, B. ASS, C. AOL View Profile Duties and responsibilities of Directorate of Research &amp; 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. 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It ensures accurate recordkeeping and smooth administrative processes for students. Staff Memebers Assoc Prof Omech Bernard Director &#8211; Research &amp; Innovations MSc. CS; BSc.; MCSE; MCSA; MCP,CCNA: HCAI; HCIA\u00ae -Datacom View Profile Dr. Samson Udho Deputy Director &#8211; Research &amp; Innovations PhD, MSN, BSN View Profile LAMUNU WINNIE CHRISTINE Administrative Secretary MPAM, B. ASS, C. 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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\u2014it 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 &amp; Research View Profile 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. More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Menu Students Research Research Ethics Committee Workshops, Seminars &amp; Conferences Research Funding SET-SRHR Project Caffp-pac Collaborations &amp; Partnerships How can we help you? Please, contact us by clicking on the button below:- Contact Us View Latest Innovation news Duties &amp; Responsibities Staff Members Downloads Contact Info Duties and responsibilities of Directorate of Research &amp; 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 &#8211; Research &amp; Innovations MSc. CS; BSc.; MCSE; MCSA; MCP,CCNA: HCAI; HCIA\u00ae -Datacom View Profile Dr. Samson Udho Deputy Director &#8211; Research &amp; Innovations PhD, MSN, BSN View Profile LAMUNU WINNIE CHRISTINE Administrative Secretary MPAM, B. ASS, C. AOL View Profile Duties and responsibilities of Directorate of Research &amp; 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. 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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\u2014it 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 &amp; Research View Profile 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. 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