Pillar 2
Excellent and Sustainable Research
Our research must continue to deliver a real impact: in sectors that matter, and in challenges that count. Whether it is helping to innovate a new technology, contributing to solving a global challenge or inspiring a new way of thinking, we must continue to lead change and pioneer progress that matters. As we aspire to become the top institution for research collaboration with the industry in the UAE, we aim to focus on impactful research to make a difference and add value to the Emirate of Sharjah community and UAE society and UAE economy.
Sustainable Research that matters to our community, government industry and academia is a key strategic pillar for the University of Sharjah (UOS). We are committed to significantly enhancing the capacity building of Emirati researchers, positioning them as leaders on local, regional, and international fronts within key sectors outlined in the UAE’s future strategy, including Energy & Environment, Space Science & Technology, ICT, AI & Robotics, Sustainable Technologies, Biotechnology & Medical Health. Recognizing the essential role of social sciences and humanities research, we will employ these disciplines to drive the development and application of these strategic areas. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the highest caliber research contributes to substantial global impact.
Pillar 2 Objectives
Pillar 2 Initiatives
Unleashing Innovation and Education Ecosystem
The strategic initiative underscores the imperative of synergizing the strengths of Sharjah Oasis for Technology and Innovation Research Park and Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park through their merger, envisioning the creation of a world-class research ecosystem that fosters unparalleled innovation, entrepreneurship, and education.
Initiative Key Performance Indicators:
- Degree of Integration of the research park
- Success in Hiring Principal Officers (Commercialization + Research
- Outcome of Integration (i.e., financial, societal..)
Catalyst for Societal Impact and Innovation (Pioneering Research for a Prosperous Future)
The university can ensure that its research is relevant and meaningful to society and contributes to the well-being and prosperity of the Sharjah Economy and UAE communities. This will strengthen the University reputation, enhance its impact, and position it as a leader in research that matters to society.
Initiative Key Performance Indicators
- Number and Impact of externally sponsored research projects
- Number and impact of joint projects with government & industry
- Expand Community outreach office, commercialization, and entrepreneurship office
Initiative Key Performance Indicators
Empowering Research and Careers - Strengthening Research Assistantship and Graduate Employability Initiative.
The strategic initiative aims to enhance research capabilities within the university by increasing the number of research assistants, thus fostering a collaborative environment while addressing graduate employability challenges.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Employability of higher degree graduates
- Success of higher degree graduates
- International distribution of higher degree graduates
Advancing Innovation Through Dynamic Research Grants Framework
The strategic initiative focuses on addressing the evolving landscape of research by establishing a comprehensive framework for Research Grants.
Sustaining and Diversifying the Areas of Research Fields
The strategic initiative is committed to ensuring diversity in research fields and research awards, recognizing that diversity and inclusivity are essential for robust and well-rounded knowledge creation.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Diversity in research groups & centres
- Publications in Q1 Journals
- Enhancement in Citations
This will produce impactful research in vital sectors, addressing significant challenges, aiming to be the UAE’s top institution for industry research collaboration. With a strategic focus on sustainable research that benefits the community, government, industry, and academia.
