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UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE RESEARCH WEEK 2019

1. Introduction

The University of Zimbabwe will be holding its Research Week 2019 as one of its key strategic events towards promoting demand-driven research and advancement of innovation. The UZ Research Week 2019 is anchored by the National Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education and Science and Technology’s Education 5.0 thrust which is to promote teaching, research, community service,

2. The Objective

The overall objective of the UZ Research Week is to provide a forum for communicating and showcasing research conducted by UZ academics and researchers, including staff and students in collaboration with their diverse partners with a view to promoting up take of research outputs and to attract partnerships with industry.The specific objectives of the UZ Research Week are to:

i. Enable staff and students to share, learn and celebrate the quality and achievements of research conducted across all Faculties and Institutes of the University of Zimbabwe;

ii. Bring together and allow UZ’s current and potential collaborating partners in government, private sector, regional and international development, and civic society to showcase their scope of work and identify areas for partnership;

iii. Allow the general Zimbabwean public to interact with the UZ’s research processes and outputs and identify projects that have a potential to positively impact on their livelihoods and endeavours;

iv. Open opportunities for research collaboration and funding; and

v. Motivate academics and researchers by recognising their research efforts, innovations and output through research awards.

3. Date and Venue for UZ Research Week

29 July to 3 August 2019 at the University of Zimbabwe Main Campus

4. Main Categories for the 2019 Call

This is the main call for participation by students and staff as well as industry and funding partners promoting collaborative research with the University of Zimbabwe. Researchers can participate in one or more of:

i. Oral Presentations

ii. Poster Presentations

iii. Exhibitions

iv. There will be a session for High Level Dialogue with guest experts and panelists on topical issues of national concern

5. Theme and Sub-themes for Research Week 2019

Main Theme:

University of Zimbabwe championing demand-driven research and innovation for industrial and societal solutions: Rallying towards Vision 2030 through Education 5.0

Sub-themes

1. Innovations that deliver advancement of technologies

2. Models and processes for developing industry

3. Knowledge and evidence in critical or priority areas of development

4. Models for heritage-based products and services derived from indigenous knowledge systems

5. Productivity and competitiveness yielding IPs for use in the industry value chain(new products/ new tools/new methods/new approaches e.g. Reverse engineering;solar battery prototype)

6. Managing our carbon footprint for a resilient economy (new formulations of animal feed; fertilizers, chemicals, reagents, bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers)

7. Low cost, efficient and sustainable systems and technologies (e.g. biotechnology,nanotechnology, ICT, geospatial technologies, renewable energy, Mineral beneficiation,

8. Resilient and sustainable food systems

9. Social Protection

6. Who Should Present Paper/and/or Exhibit at the UZ Research Week 2019?

a) UZ senior researchers, emerging researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate students.

b) UZ existing and potential partners: from public and private sector, civic society and international organizations

• Partners must showcase products/ work/goods and services that reflect UZ’s contribution.

• Research outputs can include new/emerging and/or previously significant/outstanding research which still has impact in today’s world.

7. Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts and Full Papers

a. Applicants should first submit an Abstract (300 words max.). Papers for which abstracts are submitted should include new/emerging or previously significant/outstanding research which is still of significant relevance/impact.

b. Submission should include full names, the title of presenter and address including email and mobile contact of corresponding author, and department.

c. The name of the presenter must be highlighted.

d. Oral or poster presentations are acceptable: Applicants should indicate preference for mode of delivery as well as thematic area.

e. Authors should indicate whether the work has been published or not. (This is only for purposes of documentation and will not influence selection ).

f. Submissions by young and emerging researchers are highly encouraged.Important deadlines for submission of papers

• Deadline for submission: 14 June 2019, no late submissions will be entertained.

• Notification of acceptance: 21 June 2019

• Deadline for submission of full papers: 19 July 2019. Maximum paper length is 6,000 words including tables, figures and references.

8. Publication of Papers

All eligible papers will be published in special issues of relevant refereed journals and Proceedings of the UZ Research Week 2019 by University of Zimbabwe Publications

9. Guidelines for Exhibitions

a.The submission should comprise the following:

i. Title of exhibit;

ii. Full names and academic titles of exhibitors, addresses including departments;email and mobile contact of the main exhibitor;

iii. Overview of the main project (200 words max);

iv. Brief description and design of the exhibit (100 words). Projects can include new/emerging or previously outstanding innovations which still have impact;

v. Pictorial design of exhibit (1 A4 page);

b. State thematic area.Important deadlines for submission of exhibits

• Deadline for submission: 14 June 2019, no late submissions will be entertained.

• Notification of acceptance: 21 June 2019

• Deadline for development of the exhibit: 10 July 2019

• Pre-exhibition tour by Research Week Committee: 18-19 July 2019

10. Research Awards Categories

A total of sixteen Research Awards will be given out. A 4-tier research class will be recognised, providing for undergraduate students, postgraduates, emerging researchers and senior researchers. Under each research class, four Research Award categories will be recognised as presented below.

Research Classes and Award Categories for the UZ Research Week 2019

Undergraduates/Postgraduates/Emerging Researchers/ Senior Researchers

1. Innovation (new ways of doing things/breaking new ground)

2. Best display/exhibit

3. Research

4. Relevance (potential for impact and causing industrialisation or entrepreneurship)

11. Contact Details for Making Submissions

to: [email protected],cc: [email protected]; [email protected]

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