About the Research and Innovation Department

Vision and Mission

The vision and mission of the Research and Innovation Directorate of the  University of Venda are guided by the new Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997) which identifies research as one of the core functions of any tertiary institution.

The Vision is “Elevating basic and applied research to excellence at the University of Venda”.

Our Mission is to be the engine that drives critical, innovative and relevant research for the pursuit of knowledge and for development of local, national and regional communities.

This articulation of our vision and mission enables us to stress:

• The importance of both basic and applied research at the university;
• The importance of knowledge and development of local, national and regional communities through collaborative research.
• The need to develop future researchers through emphasizing research and innovation at Postgraduate level.