Values

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Relevance

  • Consider the implications and effectiveness of research results.
  • Provide the tools and resources to carry out researches as approved by the college council.

Cooperation & Teamwork

The unit shall:

  • Promote collaborative and interdisciplinary researches.
  • Encourage creativity and the free flow of ideas.
  • Adhere to mutual respect, encouragement and support.
  • Share information within the college about new ideas and research findings.
  • Recognize major achievements of researchers through announcements, social media, etc.

Excellence

The unit shall:

  • Measure its performance against the criteria outlined in the college by-laws.
  • Evaluate its work through peer review process.
  • Use performance indicators for benchmarking.
  • Expect high levels of competence.

High Ethical Standard & Scholarly Integrity

The unit shall:

  • Necessitate observance of national and international policies governing the conduct of research.
  • Educate and inform the researchers, both faculty and students about research ethical issues.
  • Be committed to academic integrity, accuracy and consistency in research conduct.
  • Engage in discussions about research ethical issues.

Objectives

The objectives of research unit:

Establish and collaborative research activities in the health sciences.

Encourage students to carry out scientific researches within the institution and in collaboration with other institutions nationally and internationally.

Establish and develop research relationships, with similar research units locally, nationally, and internationally.

Ensure excellence in scientific researches carried out by staff and students by closely monitoring the standard of ongoing researches.

Facilitate research collaboration among the students and faculties of the institution’s respective department.

Sustain a research center that follows the institutional strategic research plan.

Adopt the incorporation of research experience in undergraduate programs, leading to research-based learning in the academic disciplines across the institution.