Office of the Vice Dean for Research and Postgraduate Studies

The Office of the Vice Dean for Research and Postgraduate Studies supports the College’s research and postgraduate activities by facilitating research, strengthening graduate programs, and promoting a collaborative academic environment. It also supports staff development and contributes to initiatives aimed at improving the College’s research output and postgraduate provision.

Core Responsibilities

Research

•  Support research across the College.
•  Support the development of early-career academic staff.
•  Strengthen the College’s research output, impact, and visibility.
•  Foster a collaborative and research-driven academic culture.
•  Promote interdisciplinary and joint research initiatives.
•  Streamline research processes and improve operational efficiency.
•  Build on and advance the initiatives of previous Vice Deans.

Postgraduate Studies

•  Oversee and support existing postgraduate programs.
•  Ensure program quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement
•  Support the development of new postgraduate offerings.
•  Strengthen research supervision and postgraduate scholarly activity.

Leadership and Collaboration

•  Work in close partnership with faculty across the College.
•  Promote shared ownership of research and postgraduate success.
•  Drive collective efforts to enhance outcomes and performance.
•  Contribute to a strong, reputable, and sustainable research portfolio.