Red Sea University

Institute for Research and Innovation

Promoting, coordinating and facilitating research activities with the highest standards of academic excellence.

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2024 Activities

Vision

“To transform RSU as a ‘Global Research-Intensive University’ over the next decade.”

Mission

To promote, coordinate and facilitate research activities in the university by committing to the highest standards of academic excellence and professionalism.

RSU-IRI Objectives

Foster Innovation

Drive research and creativity for positive impacts on economic, societal, and political growth.

Disseminate Knowledge

Publish articles contributing to academia and providing solutions for local, regional, and global problems.

Build Collaborative Partnerships

Establish strong research partnerships locally and internationally, fostering cooperation.

Capacity Building

Encourage the best outcomes in research among lecturers, professors, administrators, and society.

Core Values

• 01. Partnerships
• 02. Inclusivity
• 03. Transdisciplinary
• 04. Transparency and Accountability
• 05. Innovation
• 06. Sustainability

Research Thematic Areas

Food Security
Infectious Diseases
One Health
Climate Change
Technology Innovation
Drivers of Conflict
Politics and Governance
Economics

RSU-IRI Responsibilities

The development and implementation of the University’s research policy and guidelines.

Enhancing, facilitating, and coordinating research activities throughout the entire university.

Setting up operational systems for ethical clearance and assessment.

Research dissemination (publishing high quality research).

Enhancing faculty capability and capacity to produce high-quality output.

Formulating fundraising strategies and securing funds.

RSU-IRI Activities in 2024

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Strategic Plan Development

Development and validation of the three-year strategic plan for RSU-IRI.

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Capacity Building Workshops

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  Scientific Writing

  Publication techniques.

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  Grant Writing

  Securing research funding.

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  AI in Research

  Pros and cons of AI.

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  Student Supervision

  Best practices for mentors.

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Research Output

Increasing publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

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AI Policy Development

Creation of a formal AI policy framework for the university.

Institutional Structure

University Research Committee

Director

Technical Advisor to the Director

Deputy Director

HR Office Director
Audit

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Finance and Administration Management

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Research and Innovations Management

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Capacity Building Office