GE Ekosse, S Sekhula, J Sigama & LP Nemaangani Directorate of Research and Innovation University of Venda SARIMA CONFERENCE THEME: LEVERAGING RESEARCH RESOURCES Coastlands Hotel, Umhlanga 16 20 May 2016
The 2016-2020 UNIVEN Strategic Plan for research is driven towards achieving the National and Provincial strategic imperatives: Shifting from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based economy; Producing over 5000 doctoral graduates a year by 2030, as against the present number, 1400; Providing technology transfer services.
Established in 1982 Thohoyandou, Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province Before Democracy After Democracy (1994) Staff members were drawn from various backgrounds within South Africa. Only three schools ie. Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences. Staff were recruited from other African countries and over seas. New programmes were introduced eg. Environmental Sciences Increase enrolment of students 2002 Univen was transformed to a comprehensive University that offers career-focused programmes with emphasis on Science and Technology.
1 st UNIVEN RESEARCH INDABA 19 th May 2015 Vice Chancellor and Principal (Prof P Mbati) with participants during Research Indaba Day VC with Participants of 1 st UNIVEN Research Indaba Day in Group Photo
2nd UNIVEN RESEARCH INDABA 21 st April 2016 Vice Chancellor and Principal (Prof P Mbati) with participants during the 2 nd Research Indaba Day DVC Academic (Prof JE Crafford with Participants of 2 nd UNIVEN Research Indaba Day in Group Photo The Vice Chancellor and Principal Prof Peter Mbati (middle) pose for a photo with the Research Indaba delegates and guests. Prof Georges Ekosse, Director of Research and Innovation
RESEARCH NICHE AREAS African Heritage Law and Education Earth Systems and the Environment Human and Animal Health Sustainable and Rural Development
POSTGRADUATE OUTPUT Post Graduate Output Output 200 180 160 Masters Graduates PhD Graduates 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Masters Graduates 43 51 44 50 89 98 110 125 140 160 PhD Graduates 4 3 6 12 9 10 15 20 25 30 Academic Year
Outputs: Staff Qualifications 60 Staff Academic Qualifications Academic Qualifications Masters(Staff) Output 50 40 Academic Qualifications PhD(Staff) 30 20 10 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Academic Qualifications Masters(Staff) 1 1 3 0 8 6 10 16 22 30 Academic Qualifications PhD(Staff) 3 0 4 5 1 7 10 15 20 25 Academic Year
Projected Staff Qualifications
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT SPONSORED TO STAFF SCHOOLS 2014 2015 % SARDF R600 000.00 R540 000.00 - SEDU 0 R100 000.00 100 SES R910 000.00 R635 488.00 - SHS R50 000.00 R1 225 000.00 96 SHSS R995 000.00 R1 181 520.00 16 SMNS R275 000.00 R950 000.00 71 SL R25 000.00 R0 SMS R420 000.00 R622 688.00 32 CHETL R300 000.00 R200 000.00 - Library R50 000. R150 000.00 67 Directorate of Research and Innovation R50 000.00 R125 000.00 60 Student Affairs R50 000.00 R175 000.00 71 UIGC R88 000.00 - IPQA R250 000.00 R50 000.00 - Human Resource Department R50 000.00 0 - Financial Aid R50 000.00 R50 000.00 - Finance R50 000.00 R100 000.00 50 Computer Section R100 000.00 0 - Communications and Marketing R100 000.00 0 - Committee Section R50 000.00 R50 000.00 0 Legal Services R100 000.00 100 Facilities R50 000.00 Procurement 0 Protection services R100 000.00 Univen Foundation 0 Total R4 463 000.00 R6 404 696.00 44%
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS OUTPUTS 250 200 Research publications output 150 100 50 0 Journals Proceedings Books & book chapters Total Units 2012 112.88 7.87 7.1 127.85 2013 132.03 9.15 7.59 148.77 2014 206.71 13.68 7.12 227.51 UNIVEN Research Publications Outputs (2012-2014)
2014 RESEARCH OUTPUT BY SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES
Percentage of total output units produced by each institution (2010-2014) Institution 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 UKZN 11.2% 11.6% 11.5% 11.2% 11.8% UP 11.0% 11.5% 11.5% 11.7% 12.2% UCT 10.6% 11.1% 11.2% 11.7% 12.9% SU 10.1% 10.5% 10.7% 10.3% 10.6% WITS 9.7% 9.3% 9.0% 9.3% 9.6% UNISA 7.7% 7.4% 7.2% 7.1% 7.5% NWU 7.4% 8.3% 7.0% 6.6% 6.0% UJ 7.0% 6.4% 7.1% 6.9% 6.3% UFS 5.0% 4.8% 5.2% 5.1% 5.1% RU 3.2% 3.2% 3.3% 3.2% 3.3% UWC 3.1% 2.9% 3.0% 3.1% 2.7% NMMU 2.4% 2.4% 2.5% 3.1% 2.6% TUT 1.8% 2.0% 1.9% 2.2% 1.9% UFH 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% 1.6% 1.5% UL 1.6% 1.6% 1.8% 1.3% 1.0% UNIVEN 1.5% 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% 0.8% CPUT 1.1% 1.1% 1.4% 1.3% 1.6% DUT 1.0% 0.9% 0.7% 0.8% 0.5% VUT 0.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% UNIZULU 0.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% CUT 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% SMU 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% MUT 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% WSU 0.2% 0.30% 0.50% 0.40% 0.50% UMP 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Journal Publications Outputs by Index, 2013 and 2014
RESEARCH OUTPUTS AT UNIVEN Total research outputs units 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Publication units per capita 1 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 200 9 201 0 201 1 201 2 201 3 201 4 201 5 201 6 201 7 201 8 201 9 202 0 Units 58.3 76.8 138 150 198 230 265 300 335 370 405 440 0 200 9 201 0 201 1 201 2 201 3 201 4 201 5 201 6 201 7 201 8 201 9 202 0 Units 0.19 0.24 0.4 0.39 0.44 0.52 0.59 0.66 0.72 0.78 0.86 0.92
NRF RATED RESEARCHERS 30 25 NRF rated researchers 20 15 10 5 2016, 23 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Year UNIVEN NRF Rated Researchers (2009-2016) We would have been 29 rated researchers but are now 16 1 C3 passed away 3 C3 resigned 2 Y2 resigned
UNIVEN NRF RATED RESEARCHERS 2016 Prof. P.J. Taylor, B2-Rated, He specializes in Mammalogy, Ecology, Systematics Prof. Y. Moodley, C1-Rated, He specializes in Molecular ecology, Evolutionary genetics, Phylogeography, Microbial evolution, Genomics, Population genetics, Bioinformatics, Phylogenetics Coevolution, Immunogenetics Prof. G.E. Ekosse, C2-Rated, He specializes in Chemistry of clay minerals, Clay minerals, Applied, Environmental geology, Environmental health, Extraction metallurgy, Soil mineralogy, Environmental geochemistry Prof. H. Sewlall, C2-Rated, He specializes in Popular Music and Culture, Ecocriticism Dr. J-C. Ndogo, C2-Rated, He specializes in Differential Equations & Mathematical Finance Prof. A. Samie, C2-Rated, He specializes in Molecular parasitology and water related parasitology, Childhood diarrhoea and malnutrition, Immunomodulatory effects of medicinal plants, etc. Prof. P.A. Mbati, C3-Rated, He specializes in Diagnostics, Vaccine development, Immunology, Biomedical sciences Prof. P.O. Bessong, C3-Rated, He specializes in HIV Drug resistance, HIV genetic diversity, HIV molecular genetics, HIV and AIDS global health, Opportunistic infections, HIV/AIDS, Global Health Prof. W. Garira, C3-Rated, He specializes in Biomathematics Prof. E. Gwata, C3-Rated, He specializes in Plant breeding, Plant breeding (Genetics) Prof. A. Jideani, C3-Rated, He specializes in Food Sciences, Cereal science, Starch chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Protein chemistry, Food chemistry, Food microbiology, Medical microbiology Prof. L.B. Khoza, C3-Rated, She specializes in Nursing Education, Health promotion and disease prevention, Nursing Education Prof. N. Potgieter, C3-Rated, She specializes in Drinking water, Infectious diseases, Environmental health Prof. A. Shonhai, C3-Rated, He specializes in Cell stress and chaperones, Intermolecular interactions, Nanotechnology, Infectious diseases, Malaria - cell biology Prof. S. Maputle, C3-Rated, She specializes in Maternal health, Child health, Sexual and reproductive health Prof. G. Mapaya, C3-Rated, He specializes in Cell stress and chaperones, Intermolecular interactions, Nanotechnology, Infectious diseases, Malaria - cell biology Prof. SW.M. Gitari, C3-Rated, He specializes in Natural water and environmental chemistry, Water and effluent management, Environmental geochemistry, Environmental remediation, Environmental pollution, Environmental analytical chemistry, etc. Prof. S. Babalola, C3-Rated, He specializes in Entrepreneurial behaviour, Work ethic, Industrial and organisational psychology, Women and gender studies, Organisational behaviour, Attitudes and beliefs, Organisational commitment, Health behaviour Prof. M.A. Makgopa, C3-Rated, He specializes in African languages - Linguistics Prof. S. Shateyi, Y-Rated, He specializes in Fluid mechanics, Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, Fluid mechanics thermodynamics energy systems, Computational Mathematics, Numerical Methods/Analysis Prof. S. Foord, Y-Rated, He specializes in Invertebrate diversity, Spider systematics, Spider Ecology Dr. I. Ndlovu, Y-Rated, He specializes in Prison narratives Dr. M. Mwale, Y-Rated, She specializes in Animal Production, Animal nutrition, Animal health, Household food security
SPECIAL CATEGORY RESEARCH ACADEMICS 80 70 60 50 Number of Professors 40 30 20 10 0-10 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Research Professors 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 10 15 20 Professor Emeriti 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 5 6 Adjunct and Special Professors 0 0 0 0 0 47 51 56 62 70 Academic Year
Internal Project Funding 2013 2014 2015 Admin R 150 000.00 R 315 350.00 R 0.00 SAGR R 150 000.00 R 589 510.00 R 300 000.00 SE R 0.00 R 0.00 R 0.00 SES R 150 000.00 R 549 238.00 R 150 000.00 SHS R 0.00 R 225 000.00 R 375 000.00 SHSS R 300 000.00 R 0.00 R 150 000.00 SL R 0.00 R 0.00 R 0.00 SMS R 550 560.00 R 395 000.00 R 0.00 SMNS R 0.00 R 0.00 R 75 000.00 Total R 1 300 560.00 R 2 074 098.00 R 1 050 000.00 Number of Internal Projects Funded 2013 2014 2015 9 21 18
Postgraduate Internal Project Funding 2 013 2014 2015 SAGR R 835 000.00 R 1 000 000.00 R 1 260 520.00 SE R 100 000.00 R 150 000.00 R 252 380.00 SES R 420 000.00 R 748 000.00 R 891 500.00 SHSS R 700 000.00 R 899 000.00 R 804 440.00 SHS R 655 000.00 R 1 305 000.00 R 1 159 400.00 SL R 150 000.00 R 100 000.00 R 49 630.00 SMNS R 350 000.00 R 569 000.00 R 1 348 000.00 SMS R 125 000.00 R 125 000.00 R 314 300.00 Totals R 3 335 000.00 R 4 896 000.00 R 6 080 170.00 Number of Postgraduate Students Funded 2013 2014 2015 68 137 152
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE School 2013 2014 2015 SAGR R 908 620.00 R 871 594.96 R 805 147.68 SE R 505 095.68 R 685 235.77 R 435 509.68 SES R 1 067 011.00 R 807 284.44 R 997 722.78 SHS R 1 213 813.85 R 1 186 026.32 R 2 625 064.06 SHSS R 1 162 481.00 R 1 226 318.98 R 2 057 535.75 SL R 96 909.00 R 167 636.00 R 136 148.73 SMS R 342 540.00 R 427 311.90 R 695 081.72 SMNS R 745 949.37 R 1 138 783.37 R 1 411 352.46 Admin R 397 234.00 R 645 883.11 R 641 143.19 TOTAL R 6 439 653.00 R 7 156 074.85 R 9 834 706.05 International Conference Attendance 2013 2014 2015 164 166 255
NATIONAL CONFERENCE FUNDING 2013 2014 2015 SAGR R 138 961.00 R 135 879.00 R 101 276.00 2013 2014 2015 SE R 0.00 R 77 658.00 R 85 680.50 R1 600 000.00 SES R 59 989.00 R 297 328.64 R 313 275.50 R1 400 000.00 R1 200 000.00 SHS SHSS SL R 114 023.00 R 240 615.59 R 234 025.00 R 122 856.00 R 461 510.10 R 159 564.00 R 0.00 R 8 754.20 R 76 540.00 R1 000 000.00 SMS R 0.00 R 36 103.42 R 45 893.00 Amount in Rands R800 000.00 SMNS Admin R 159 879.00 R 205 829.34 R 204 005.00 R 48 831.00 R 47 522.76 R 180 542.50 R600 000.00 TOTAL R 644 539.00 R 1 511 201.05 R 1 400 801.50 R400 000.00 R200 000.00 R0.00 National Conference Funding National Conference Attendance 2013 2014 2015 58 147 157
FUNDING FOR PUBLICATIONS School 2014 2015 SAGR 11 17 SE 12 7 SES 2 6 SHS 19 112 SHSS 17 24 SL 15 5 SMS 2 13 SMNS 21 6 Admin 12 26 TOTAL 111 216
External Project Funding
Postgraduate External Project Funding
2015 POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS GATHERING UNIVEN Vice Chancellor and Principal (Prof. P Mbati) and Director of Research and Innovation (Prof. GE Ekosse) posing with External Stakeholders from DST, Office of the Premier Limpopo, NRF, MMUST University, Kenya. Group photo of those who attended the 2 nd Annual Postgraduate Students Gathering
2015 RESEARCH OPEN DAY DVC Academic (Prof JE Crafford) declares the Event Open Director Research and Innovation talks about the Research Open day Student and Staff display projects and posters for viewing
2016 RESEARCH OPEN DAY Director Research and Innovation (Prof GE Ekosse) declares the Event Open External Stakeholders posing with Directorate of Research and Innovation staff. Student and Staff display projects and posters for viewing
SUPERVISOR TRAINING FOR EMERGING RESEARCHERS Attendees of Supervisor Training for Emerging Researchers Attendees of Supervisor Training for Emerging Researchers Prof. Antony Lelliott (Wits) is the Associate Professor at Marang Centre for Maths and Science Education
2015 RESEARCH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Director Research and Innovation, Prof. GE Ekosse posing with all research leadership workshop participants and external stakeholders
2016 RESEARCH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP Director Research and Innovation, Prof. GE Ekosse posing with all research leadership workshop participants and external stakeholders
2015 RESEARCH ETHICS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT Director Research and Innovation: Prof GE Ekosse posing with participants of the workshop for Group Photo Participants during the Research Ethics and Stress Management Workshop Prof PK Chauke, Mr Michael Nxumalo, Ms MV Khoza, Prof GE Ekosse, Prof J.K Adam, Prof L. Buberwa, Mrs NJ Sigama, Mr M.J. Kgorane, LEDA, Mr F Chaba, LEDA, Ms WM Sekgota, Ms HC Nemudzudzanyi, Mr J Osidele
2014 VICE CHANCELLOR S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
2015 VICE CHANCELLOR S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
Incentives Subsidy from publication output 50% of the subsidy will go to the University s Research and Publications Committee 50% of the research output goes to the researcher Vice Chancellor s Research Excellence Awards Vice Chancellor s research awards for excellence will be given to individuals and schools for categories as per definition of active researcher Incentives for postgraduate supervision Conference Attendance for staff and Postgraduate students Rewards proposed for Research Excellence NRF rated researchers incentives according to categories Funding tariffs for postgraduate studies Research grants
Incentives
Incentives Category Amount Non-Niche area R75 000.00 Niche area (multidisciplinary) R150 000.00 Institutional research R100 000.00 Educational research R100 000.00 Collaborative research (with external researchers & funding) Contract research (UNIVEN contribution) Research Equipment (valued above R20 000) Max contribution R75 000 Max contribution R50 000 Value of equipment NRF Category Amount (rands) A 100 000 B 70 000 C 50 000 Y 30 000 P 10 000
SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTH Supervision a good approach in Schools (research seminars) Presentations and review of proposals in the Schools Rural-based university with active researchers Growing research culture Dynamic Directorate of Research & Innovation IT facilities to both Staff and Students Highly qualified international academics PG students rigorously engaged in research
WEAKNESSES SWOT ANALYSIS Relative shortage of Supervisors/Promoters Honours students lack research knowledge because they are not being taught at the their final year. Scientific writing is necessary Addressing silent majority Open communication for students and supervisors
SWOT ANALYSIS OPPORTUNITIES Univen has journals with reviewers to train students Students engaging the DRI for information on research International collaboration Univen location Revising research policies Research on community engagement Establishment of the TT Office
SWOT ANALYSIS THREATS Mechanism of disbursement & management of funds Advanced payment for research activities Lack of inter-departmental cooperation Delayed feedback from external examiners
ELUCIDATING ON RESEARCH R- REACH OUT YEARNINGLY TO HIDDEN KNOWLEDGE E- EXAMINE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS CRITICALLY S- SCIENTIFICALLY AND SYSTEMATICALLY INTERROGATE FINDINGS E- ENGAGE RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE BODIES IN AUTHENTICATING AND VALIDATING NEW FOUND KNOWLEDGE A- ANALYSE BIRTHED KNOWLEDGE FOR FURTHER KNOWLEDGE EXPANSION R- RECOGNISE NEW KNOWLEDGE AND INTERROGATE YOUR FINDINGS WITHIN ACCEPTABLE PRECEPTS C- CONSOLIDATE KNOWLEDGE BASES TO BENEFIT MANKIND H- HONOUR THOSE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH Ekosse 2012 at VC Excellence Awards in Research
ORGANOGRAM : DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Director: Research and Innovation Directorate Prof GE Ekosse Executive Secretary Ms Humbulani Nemudzudzanyi Grants Coordinator (To be created) Research Administration Coordinator Mrs Julia Sigama Postgraduate Coordinator (Done) Research Coordinator (Done) Technology Transfer s Coordinator (Vacant) M Data Management a Officer (To be created) Accounts Officer (Done) Research Administration Officer Mrs LP Nemaangani Postgraduate Officer Mr Research Officer Dr Sinah Sekhula Technology Transfer Officer (Vacant) Research Administration Assistant Ms Vanecia Khoza Postgraduate Support Officer (Done) Research Assistant Ms Wendy Technology Transfer Assistant (Vacant)
Current Staff Complement in the Directorate of Research and Innovation
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