Research

The University of Botswana carries out high quality and internationally visible research. We are recognized as the largest contributor of research output nationally, as noted by the Human Resources Development Council. Our research has influenced policy development over years, providing professional services through consultancies for government, industry and other development agencies. Notable of these are the development of the Okavango Delta Management Plan and the immerse contribution to the listing of the Okavango Delta as a world heritage number 1000.

 

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Projects and Outputs

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Partnerships and Collaborations

We value Collaborative research that emphasises multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research. We welcome collaboration and partnerships in our various strategic priorities;

  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy
  • Culture and Peace
  • Scientific Research, Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Culture, the arts and society
  • Economic diversification and entrepreneurship
  • Environmental systems and natural resources management
  • Health
  • Indigenous knowledge systems
Research Institutes and Centres

UB.Discoveries Annual Research Report 2025/2026 Call

Capture Your Research, Shape UB's Story

UB.Discoveries Annual Research Report invites all 2025/2026 UB Principal Investigators to submit their 2025/2026 outputs; publications, grants, postgraduate completions, partnerships, and innovations, through our digital portal. Your data ensures UB's research impact is accurately captured and celebrated.

More information: Siakoe@ub.ac.bw | ext. 2903
Technical Support: researchsystem@ub.ac.bw | ext. 2016 / 5323

To view returned submissions, log in to RMS and go to Dashboard.

Centering African Philosophies: Five Transformative Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks

OSCAR 2.0 Project

The OSCAR 2.0 Project (Open Science Collaboration and Research in Higher Education in Sub‑Saharan Africa) is a multi‑stakeholder initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration, knowledge sharing, and research innovation among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

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Research and Innovation Services (RIS)

Do you need support for your research or want to know about research at UB? We are the research hub with a dynamic team of research management professionals. Our integrated suite of services is available to university staff, students and external stakeholders.

Our Contacts

Phone: +267 3552900 

Physical Location: Block 243

In pursuit of academic excellence