CoCIS Research Agenda 2025-2030

The two Schools within College of Computing and Information Sciences strategic 5year plan define their goals, priorities and specific topics they intended to study. The critical knowledge gaps were identified to guide future studies, ensuring their efforts are focused, relevant, and impactful within their specific fields. These Agendas also serve as a background for decision-making regarding research activities.

Research Agenda 2025 – 2030: East African School of Library and Information Sciences (EASLIS)

The East African School of Library and Information Science  School’s Research Agenda is themed, “Advancing Knowledge for a digital Africa”.

Five key thematic areas are designed to represent cultural trends and address current and future needs in the information sector. These areas focus on;

  • Leveraging technology for improved information management
  • Preserving indigenous culture through digital means
  • Enhancing health outcomes with health informatics
  • Developing digital literacy and education
  • Strengthening governance through transparency and open data

Overall, the agenda aims to position EASLIS as a leader in impactful research that supports socio-economic development, cultural preservation, and good governance in Africa

 

EASLIS Research Priorities

The EASLIS research priorities target both staff and graduate students to promote an organized and impactful research environment.

Staff research priorities at EASLIS focus on critical areas such as:

  • Comparative analysis of African digital jurisprudence frameworks
  • Assessing how AI and automation influences employment patterns in the information services industry
  • Modeling the integration of indigenous knowledge systems into national information infrastructures
  • Developing knowledge management institutional maturity models
  • Conducting research on policies related to open data, privacy, and digital rights

Graduate students priorities focus on;

  • Investigating user behavior in digital libraries
  • Analyzing systems of e-government records
  • Embracing eMobile health in rural Uganda
  • Interventions in Higher education student information literacy
  • Digital cultural preservation

The research agenda of EASLIS is a significant step towards advancing knowledge for a digital Africa. It also highlights the importance of EASLIS in the knowledge society and its role in shaping the future of information science in East Africa.

 

Research Agenda 2025 School of Computing and Informatics Technology (SCIT)

The School of Computing and Informatics Technology has gained International recognition and had Impact on the global stage. The field of Computer Science which has rapidly grown overtime, driven by the widespread deployment of technology in daily life. With this growth, new opportunities for innovation and problem-solving have been created while also presenting challenges that require research and innovative solutions.

SCIT core objectives include:

  • Championing innovation that provides local solutions and contributes to the global body of knowledge.
  • Producing cutting-edge research that advances science and technology.
  • Nurturing talent through mentorship and capacity building.
  • Driving meaningful change in Uganda and beyond through research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination

The Strategic Research Agenda of SCIT, over the next five years emphasizes alignment with national, regional, and international development structures and SCITs commitments to developing impactful research and innovation.

Focus Areas of the SCIT Research Agenda include:

  • Addressing core thematic challenges relevant to Uganda and Africa.
  • Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across scientific, technological, and social disciplines.
  • Building strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international research networks to foster innovation and knowledge exchange.

SCIT is committed to fostering a research environment characterized by the following;

  • Boldness and Inclusivity: Cultivating a diverse and inclusive research culture that encourages innovation and broad participation.
  • Impact Orientation: Ensuring research addresses real-world problems and creates tangible benefits for society.
  • Global Competitiveness: Striving for excellence in research outputs that meet international standards.

SCIT’s Strategic Research Agenda and commitments aim to position the College as a leader in research and innovation, aligned with national development goals and international standards.