Creating Knowledge. Solving Problems. Transforming Society.
Research is at the heart of a modern university.
At Lincoln University Eswatini (LUE), we are committed to developing a research culture that encourages curiosity, critical inquiry, innovation and evidence-based problem-solving.
Our research agenda seeks to address challenges relevant to Eswatini, Africa and the wider world, while creating opportunities for academics, postgraduate students, researchers, professionals and research partners to contribute to knowledge and societal development.
LUE seeks to connect research with teaching, innovation, industry, public policy and community development.
Lincoln University Eswatini seeks to become a centre of research excellence where knowledge is generated, shared and translated into meaningful solutions.
We believe that impactful research should not remain within academic publications alone.
Research should help us:
To transform knowledge into impact.
Research at Lincoln University Eswatini will span disciplines and encourage collaboration between Faculties, Schools, researchers, industry, government, communities and international partners.
Our research activities may include:
Research designed to expand knowledge while addressing practical challenges in society, industry and professional practice.
Collaboration across academic disciplines to address complex problems that cannot be adequately addressed from a single disciplinary perspective.
Research exploring emerging technologies, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and innovative solutions.
Research that engages communities and responds to real social, economic, environmental and developmental needs.
Research that generates evidence capable of informing policy, planning, institutional decision-making and development practice.
LUE’s research priorities will evolve in response to institutional expertise, national priorities, emerging challenges and opportunities for regional and international collaboration.
Potential areas of strategic research include:
LUE seeks to measure research not only by the number of publications produced, but also by the contribution research makes to society.
Research impact may include:
Creating new understanding and advancing academic knowledge.
Providing evidence that contributes to policy and institutional decision-making.
Supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, productivity and enterprise development.
Contributing to improved communities, services and quality of life.
Improving professional practice and service delivery.
Developing technologies, digital solutions and innovations.
Faculty members and researchers conducting original and applied research.
Master’s, MPhil and doctoral researchers developing advanced research capabilities.
Specialised platforms bringing researchers together around strategic themes.
Academic, government, industry, community and international partners collaborating on research and innovation.
Discover postgraduate research programmes, supervision and research training.
Explore our specialised research centres and their areas of expertise.
Collaborate with Lincoln University Eswatini on research, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Responsible Research. Ethical Practice.
Share Knowledge. Expand Impact.
Master’s and MPhil programmes at LUE
At Lincoln University Eswatini, we believe that the purpose of research is not simply to understand the world, but to contribute to making it better.
From the classroom to the laboratory, from postgraduate research to community engagement, from local challenges to global questions, LUE seeks to build a culture where ideas become knowledge, knowledge becomes innovation, and innovation creates impact.
