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LU does research that changes the world.
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LU is on a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our communities.
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LU faculties, post-graduates, and students do remarkable work to benefit our communities.
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LU is a top 3 research university in Uganda
Lira University is the youngest top 3rd research university in Uganda, according to the Re$earch Infosource Uganda’s Top 50 Research Universities rankings.
LU’s $588.5M in sponsored research income (2023-24) boosted the institution back into the number 3rd spot for the first time since 2010.
Research at Lira University
Lira University is one of Uganda’s top comprehensive research universities, with a mission to discover new knowledge and translate our discoveries into applications that provide benefits to our local, national and international communities.
LU’s remarkable trajectory is the result of our dedication to innovation, community-engaged scholarship and research impact. Academic excellence, knowledge creation and trans-disciplinary scholarship fuel our researchers’ pursuit of solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. Ahead of Tomorrow is the university’s strategic plan that shapes our journey toward 2030, to maximize research impact and become a #1 University by research revenue per scholar.
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We conduct research that changes the world.
Lira University believes in thinking creatively and courageously, and in doing research that has a positive impact on our communities at home and around the world. Our scholars conduct research studies and clinical trials in a vast range of disciplines, from MRIs to understand childhood brain development, to online surveys that help us understand how people interact on social media.
And we need your help to do it.
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By Patrick OpioSenior Communications Officer Local Leaders and Health workers from Barapwo and Ober communities in Lira City have praised...
By Patrick OpioSenior Communications Officer Lira University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jasper Ogwal Okeng has underscored the importance of vernacular intelligentsia...
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By Patrick OpioSenior Communications Officer The Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) has trained Lira University staff on Open...