Kuhes and SARIMA Partner to Advance Research Management and Innovation Systems Capacity

KUHES AND SARIMA PARTNER TO ADVANCE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION SYSTEMS CAPACITY

KUHeS engaged a delegation from the Southern Africa Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) under a partnership aimed at strengthening the university’s research and innovation management.

The SARIMA team sought to monitor the progress of key capacity strengthening activities in Grant Management Accreditation where SARIMA and KUHeS reviewed the university’s ongoing efforts to attain KPMG accreditation which will enhance competitiveness in securing funding. The engagement also discussed KUHeS’s participation in international research and innovation conferences which has raised the institution’s profile and opened doors for collaborative opportunities with peers from the SADC region.

In addition, another topic of discussion was the progress on the development of data-driven dashboards designed to improve the monitoring and evaluation of research projects, funding streams and institutional outputs. On the other hand, the delegation evaluated KUHeS’s Science Communication function and emphasis was put on ensuring that research findings are effectively disseminated to policymakers, stakeholders and the general public for data informed decision making.

“It’s about building a sustainable research culture that is visible, credible, and impactful,” said Doug Sanyahumbi, SARIMA’s Research and Innovation Consultant.

On the other hand, the discussions also explored institutional governance, researcher support systems, and professional development opportunities for administrative staff. Additionally, the visit opened new avenues for collaboration, including potential staff exchanges, technical training workshops, and co-hosting regional research events focused on advancing best practices in research administration.