The Directorate of Research, Publications and Extension was established in 2015 within the Division of Academic, Research and Student Affairs. The Directorate coordinates research, publication and extension activities across the University.

Academic staff are engaged in multidisciplinary research projects in thematic areas such as Organic and Green Chemistry, Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry, Ecology and Environmental Conservation, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, Sustainable Agriculture and Dryland Farming, Water Conservation, Climate Change, Mining and Mineral Processing, Value Addition and Seed Breeding.

• Coordinate research activities across the University.
• Promote academic publications in reputable journals.
• Facilitate collaborative research initiatives.
• Support development of research proposals and grant applications.
• Promote dissemination of research through conferences and workshops.