Investment in academics and infrastructure pays off
MILESTONE: Based on an analysis of journal publications, conference proceedings and book publications, CPUT has achieved a research output of 152.12 for the 2012 period
Friday, 14 June 2013
CPUT is fast becoming a leading institution in the national higher education research arena.
Based on an analysis of journal publications, conference proceedings and book publications, CPUT has achieved a research output of 152.12 for the 2012 period.
This is the highest research output in the history of CPUT and more than 30% than the previous year’s figures.
The reason for this surge in research output is clear – during the past few years, the university’s research mandate has been strongly emphasised.
Several new research groups have been established, and there has been an increase in research-driven staff appointments. The institution has also invested significantly in research infrastructure, secured additional funding and implemented various research strategies.
These impressive research statistics have been welcomed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships, Dr Chris Nhlapo, and the Director of the Research Department, Dr Tembeka Mpako-Ntusi.
Dr Nhlapo and Dr Mpako-Ntusi are both instrumental in driving research at CPUT, having conceptualised and implemented various reliable strategies to enhance research at the institution.
Dr Nhlapo, who is driving the Research and Technology Innovation Blueprint, says the CPUT community must now build on this impressive record.
He says the challenge now is for the CPUT community to see how they can use research to impact positively on the development of communities and industry, and to inform government policies.
Written by Candes Keating
Email: keatingc@cput.ac.za
Provides coverage for the Engineering and Applied Sciences Faculties; the Bellville and Wellington Campuses, and research and innovation news.
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