UNIVERSITY of Ibadan Research Foundation (UI-RF) last week Thursday launched a think tank that will work towards translating research to innovations, strategies and evidence for national policies and development. While explaining the rationale behind the project, the director, UI Research Foundation, Professor Ayoade Oduola, said that through the project, the University of Ibadan hopes to open a new chapter in knowledge economy, and engage universities, industries, research institutions and the private sector to find solutions to the problems of the society. “The research endeavors of the University of Ibadan and other universities in Nigeria represent a treasure that can bring innovations to underwrite the socio-economic development of Nigeria,” he noted. The national think tank initiative, he said, would provide a regional hub to foster global partnerships for promoting translations of research outcomes to evidence for pragmatic policies in the seven thematic groups. The Foundation also plans to organise a symposium entitled ‘Research Continuum for National Development’ to brainstorm on issues relevant to the socioeconomic development of Nigeria, which will involve the academic community, government officials, civil society and the private sector.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 23, 2017 02:36 UTC