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- 1. Module 1 – 21st Century Development Research Leadership for Low Income Country Higher Education Institutions
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Weeks
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- Inaugural WebinarInvitation to the Inaugural Webinar for the RAN/LASERPULSE Research Leadership Course - Monday, Mar 14, 2022 from 3pm – 4pm East Africa Time.1
- Module 1 - IntroductionIn the first module of this course, we shall explore the importance of development research leadership and why Higher Education Institutions in low-income countries need to be at the forefront of providing leadership in this important area.1
- Session 1.1. - Meaning, Importance, & Characteristics of Dev ResearchIntroduction: Before we delve into development research leadership, we are going to take a look at the meaning of development. We shall look at what constitutes development initiatives as well as what constitutes international development. After getting a clear understanding of development, the different levels of development interventions, and the stakeholders, we shall pivot to the meaning and importance of research and explore how research contributes to the improvement of development outcomes. Session objectives: By the end of this session, participants should be able to: Define development and differentiate between local and international development Outline the components of global development and the key stakeholders involved Define development research and discuss its importance in fostering the attainment of better development outcomes Contrast the approach to development research with that for basic research1
- Session 1.2. - Research Leadership - Definition & Importance for LMIC HEIsIntroduction: In the previous sessions, we defined development and looked at what constitutes international development. We then went on to define development research. In this session, we advance these concepts by delving into research leadership. We shall see that while LIC HEIs have a central role to play in providing solutions through research, the research ecosystems in many HEIs are not adequately tapping into these institutions’ potential. Addressing this gap requires leadership. We shall look at what research leadership means and why it is important for LIC HEIs. Session objectives: By the end of this session, participants should be able to: 1. Elucidate the role of LMIC Higher Education Institutions in providing leadership in development research 2. Define research leadership 3. Defend the need for development research leadership in LMIC HEIs 4. Describe the core practices of a leader while relating them to research leadership1
- Session 1.3. - What constitutes the University Research EcosystemIntroduction: We have up to this point looked at the importance of LMIC HEI involvement in development research and why leadership is needed to drive this change. We also looked at the practices the practices that leaders undertake on getting teams to address challenges. In this session, we begin the processes leading to a full understanding of leadership challenges in LMIC institutions by getting a good understanding of what constitutes a university research ecosystem. A good understanding of the components of a university research ecosystem lays the foundation for leaders to be able to examine the different components to identify challenges and gaps. Session objectives: By the end of this session, participants should be able to: 1. Explain the meaning of a university research ecosystem 2. Identify the key resources in a University Research Ecosystem, relating it to their own research unit 3. Describe the different components of a university research ecosystem1
- Session 1.4. - Diagnostic Activity 1 - Understanding Your Research EcosystemIntroduction: In this session, we build on the previous session by conducting the first diagnostic exercise of our series. A SWOT analysis of your research resource ecosystem will provide insights into your institution’s strengths and gaps. Session objectives: By the end of this session, participants should be able to: 1. List and explain the core strengths and opportunities in the research-related resource ecosystem of their HEI 2. Identify and explain the main weaknesses and threats in the research-related resource ecosystem of their HEI1
- Discussion Forum 1 - What Should be the Research Focus of LMIC HEIsNote: You must be a laserpulse.org member to participate. Upon first visit to the forum, you will be asked to complete a user profile. We appreciate your cooperation.1
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