Research, Innovation, Advancement & Partnership

Welcome to the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, Advancement, and Partnership (DVC-RIAP) which serves as the strategic hub for fostering a culture of research excellence, technological innovation, institutional advancement, and collaborative partnerships.

The office provides leadership in facilitating the submission of grants and contracts, and seeking connections to accelerate the creation, integration and application of new knowledge. We celebrate the accomplishments of our talented faculty, staff and students who contribute to CUEA's success as a student-centered research university.

The division leads in shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance the university's research profile, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and build sustainable relationships with external stakeholders.

Prof. Damian M. Maingi Deputy Vice Chancellor — Research, Innovation, Advancement & Partnership

The Office of the DVC-RIAP plays a pivotal role in positioning the university as a leader in research and innovation.

CUEA Launches Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee — August 6, 2026 — CUEA Main Campus, Langata — CUEA launched its NACOSTI-accredited Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (CUEA-ISERC) during the Thursday Community Mass.

21st AMECEA Plenary Concludes with Renewed Commitment to Youth and New Leadership Appointments — Sunday, July 26, 2026 — St. Mary's Msongari Grounds, Archdiocese of Nairobi — The 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly closed on Sunday, July 26, 2026 with a Mass at St. Mary's Msongari Grounds. Bishops committed to making young people the Church's shared pastoral priority for the next four years, and announced key leadership appointments including Rev. Prof. Elias Opongo, SJ as CUEA Vice-Chancellor Designate.

CUEA Seeks Research Collaboration with Durham University — Friday, 4th September 2026 — CUEA Lang'ata Campus — A Durham University delegation visited CUEA to explore research collaboration on interventions benefiting young people in Kenya.