Research teams focus on the future � BUAN

BUAN Graduation PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
BUAN Graduation PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Academics at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) say fragmented approach to research work has led to research undertakings that lack impact.

This has manifested in communities not gaining much from higher learning institutions whose role, besides human resources development, is practical knowledge generation with utility to the society. 

Deputy vice chancellor for academic affairs and research, Professor Rejoice Tsheko said the university has taken a move to strengthen research as evidenced by consented research themes as opposed to leaving academics to randomly choose research topics.

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