Katjavivi wants better Nust research capacity

Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) chancellor Peter Katjavivi has called for a renewed focus on strengthening the university's research capacity. Katjavivi was addressing the university at the start of the new academic year on Monday, under the theme 'Innovation for Economic Revitalisation'. “We should deepen our research and publication capacity,” said Katjavivi.He said research was especially significant now that the United Nations family had outlined Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that every member country, including Namibia, had committed itself to. Furthermore, Katjavivi stated that as a member of the African Union and the Pan-African Parliament, Namibia was committed to the realisation of the African Union's Agenda 2063.In his capacity as the Speaker of the National Assembly, Katjavivi said the Namibian parliament was embarking on a journey of monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the SDGs and AU Agenda 2063. In this regard, the parliament was looking at partnering with tertiary institutions to conduct research on these aspects. Katjavivi emphasised the importance of universities sharpening their innovation skills through published research so as to compete favourably on the global stage. “On linkages with sister institutions, Nust will ably benchmark, source external funding, as well as acquire best practices from tested and approved research and applied technologies,” said Katjavivi. The chancellor urged students to pour their energy and talent into the collective cause of nation-building. “As you may be aware, one of a university's key roles is to produce and supply key policymakers, experts and personnel for national development. Therefore, I urge you to champion the cause of your university so that it can be a shining example, living up to its name and be prepared to serve your nation, Africa and the global village,” said Katjavivi.NOREEN SITALI

Katjavivi wants better Nust research capacity

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Namibian Sun 2022-09-25

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