Reflecting on post COVID-19 and navigating the impact of it, not only on the academic projects of universities, but also research endeavours, the university was able to maintain its research productivity. Our academics and students have experienced a series of challenges that has led to governance adaptability to accommodate these challenges and ensure that research is able to continue. At times, research may have looked different to what we are used to, but COVID-19 has highlighted the importance and contribution that research can make. 

As we embrace the concept of making research and innovation count through connecting possibilities, we realise more and more that working together is the key to solving the challenges we face as a society. Solutions that are found for our context could also assist in influencing and contributing to solutions globally. As we unpack the achievements of the past year, our theme will be: “Towards SDG 2030: What have we contributed?”

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DVC: Research and Innovation
Prof José Frantz