Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies Department The Department of Research and Publications is established purposely in order to implement the Policy for Research and Publications. The overall objective of the DIT Research and Publications Department is to put in place a clear and comprehensive institutional framework, which is conducive for stimulating and sustaining research and publication activities at the Institute. Specifically the Department has been established with the following objectives:

1. To put in place an appropriate and comprehensive framework for executing, promoting and sustaining research, publication and Post Graduate Studies activities at the Institute.
2. To promote research, innovations, technology development and publication activities among members of the DIT.
3. To increase and effectively coordinate research, publication and Post Graduate Studies activities at the Institute.
4. To create mechanism for staff motivation, rewarding and development of confidence so that each member participates actively in research and publications.
5. To facilitate the development of the culture of job creation (entrepreneurship development).
6. To co-operate/collaborate with other Institutions in undertaking research activities.
7. To have in place a functional mechanism for promoting research and monitoring the progress of research, publication and Post Graduate Studies activities at the DIT.
8. To develop a system for reporting and presentation of the research results.
9. To contribute to the quality and relevance of the courses offered to students by virtue of the development in technical expertise and the experience gained by collaborating professionally with the engineering sector.
10. To develop research acquisition strategic plan.
11. To enhance dissemination of knowledge.
12. To establish research and business links with public and private sector.
13. To conduct workshops, conferences, etc.
14. To be custodians of research reports and disseminate these reports, where
    appropriate, for academic and other use.
15. To coordinate acquisition of resources needed to conduct research.
16. To establish means to coordinate research resources and activities.
17. To establish mechanism for monitoring research funding and disbursement from
    different sources.
18. To develop and enhance research capability and research.
19. To develop intellectual property right policy and be custodian of patents and
    copyrights at the Institute