Research and Extension Services Office
Driving Innovation and Community Impact

Mr. Canisius Mpala
Research and Extension Services Office Director
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in research based knowledge, teaching, learning, extension and industrialisation.
Mission
To support and enhance university-wide ecosystem and research excellency where faculties push beyond the bounds of knowledge.
To foster a culture of collaborative and innovative research that produces relevant solutions and knowledge transfer.
Core Responsibilities
- To develop a research and extension strategic plan for LSU
- To oversee the development and delivery of research related policies and research training for LSU
- To develop a University-wide multidisciplinary, focused research culture and agenda
- To promote and foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- To manage the Research Board
Latest Research Bulletin
Use Of Climate and Nutrition Smart Germplasm- Prof M Maphosa