The Daystar University Charter recognizes research as an integral part of the University’s mission, objectives and functions. The University aims at providing Christian-based higher education training and research for the expansion of God’s Kingdom in Africa and the world. Based at the University’s Nairobi Campus, the Centre primarily has three functions namely:
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Academic Research:
The Directorate promotes research among Daystar University Staff and Faculty by administering the University research funds and providing training in research methodology.
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Generation of Knowledge for teaching purposes through conference presentations, consultancy and publications.
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Provision of academic support to faculty and postgraduate students in all phases of their research: proposal writing, data collection, data analysis and report writing
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Provision of specialized equipment for field research: audio recorders and transcribing machines
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Identification, documentation and compilation of academic research.
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Strengthening of local and international research networks
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Publications:
The Directorate publishes Perspectives, an academic journal of the University twice a year and undertakes publication of books written by staff and faculty and editing of manuscripts.
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Edit and publish academic publications
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Host regional and international journals
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Plan and implement academic conferences and publish proceedings
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Disseminate research findings
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Facilitate publications of monographs
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Consultancy:
The Centre undertakes consultancy with organizations, Churches and para-church organizations. The Center is based on Nairobi campus.
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Coordinate research projects for local churches, Christian organizations and other community-based organizations
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Facilitate short courses in Research and Consultancy
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Host and facilitate local and international visiting researchers in conducting their research projects
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Monitor and evaluate activities for development projects
Objectives of the Directorate
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To generate, store and disseminate knowledge for teaching, ministry and development purposes
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To encourage and support faculty to write proposals for funding
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To support faculty and students in data collection, analysis and writing of research reports and papers
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To facilitate faculty to publish their research output as books, journal articles and other formats
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To strengthen local and international research and consultancy networks.
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To continuously improve the capacity of faculty and students in the field of research through relevant trainings
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To support schools and departments in planning and hosting local and international conferences
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To manage the University research grant
