The University of Zambia promotes the dissemination of research findings in many ways, including:
Multidisciplinary Journals
The University of Zambia, through the Directorate of Research and Development, publishes three multidisciplinary Journals to facilitate the publication of research findings, especially for postgraduate students.
The Journals which are open to students, members of staff, and the general public are:
- Journal of Law and Social Sciences (JLSS), catering for the Arts and Social Sciences group, Chief Editor, Dr Cheela Chilala (Schools of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Law)
- Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences (JABS) caters to the life sciences group. Chief Editor, Dr Chisoni Mumba (Schools of Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine)
- Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (JONAS) caters to the physical sciences and engineering group. Cheif Editor, Prof. L. Siaminwe (Schools of Engineering, Mines, and Natural Sciences).
Dissemination Seminars
The University of Zambia, through the Directorate of Research and Development, holds Postgraduate Seminar (Oral and Poster) presentations twice a year at which postgraduate students present their research findings.
Website
Through DRD, UNZA has a site tagged ‘UNZA research’ which leads to the main research site at www.unza.zm/research, which addresses issues at the institution.
Media Briefing
Further, UNZA holds a Media Briefing where researchers present their findings and innovations to media houses, the Government, Commissioners Accredited Zambia, Private, and Civil Society organisations.
Research Symposia
Every year, the University holds a number of School Research Symposia to showcase research outputs of a particular School/Unit. The Directorate contributes to the School/Unit symposium’s budget.