At the University of Lusaka, research is a cornerstone of academic excellence, innovation, and national development. We produce high-quality, impactful, and policy-relevant research that addresses contemporary challenges at local, regional, and global levels.
Explore our Research →At the University of Lusaka (UNILUS), research is a cornerstone of academic excellence, innovation, and national development. The University is committed to producing high-quality, impactful, and policy-relevant research that addresses contemporary challenges at local, regional, and global levels.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic partnerships, and a growing research culture, UNILUS seeks to advance knowledge, inform policy, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.
The University promotes research excellence across diverse fields including business and economics, health sciences, law, education, information technology, agriculture, governance, and sustainable development.
UNILUS has grown from 71 students in 2007 to over 11,500 students today, with more than 2,000 Master's students and over 60 PhD students from across the region — a testament to our commitment to building a dynamic research community.
Our flagship research newsletter spotlighting ideas, discoveries, partnerships and innovations shaping research at UNILUS.
Read Issue Vol. 3 →Our peer-reviewed journal disseminates high-quality research from UNILUS scholars and affiliated researchers across Africa.
Access the Journal →UNILUS collaborates with local, regional and international institutions including professional bodies across Africa and beyond.
View Partners →Ten interdisciplinary thematic areas guiding UNILUS's research agenda — designed to address Zambia's most pressing national development challenges.
Each centre is led by a designated coordinator and drives focused research, publications, and collaborations in its domain.
Browse scholarly output from UNILUS researchers — filtered by discipline, level, research method and publication type.
UNILUS supports staff and student researchers through grant identification, proposal development support, research capacity building, and strategic collaborations aimed at increasing research productivity and external funding success.
All research at UNILUS is governed by a comprehensive set of institutional policies ensuring quality, integrity, and ethical conduct.
The University encourages innovation-driven research and supports the translation of ideas into practical solutions, technologies, enterprises, and policy innovations that create societal and economic impact.
UNILUS supports postgraduate researchers with comprehensive resources, supervision guidelines, and a vibrant doctoral community.
UNILUS is committed to the highest standards of research integrity, ethical conduct, and responsible innovation across all disciplines.
UNILUS has built strategic research partnerships with universities, industries, research institutions, and development partners across Africa, Europe, and beyond — enabling joint publications, co-supervised doctoral candidates, and international grants.
The Researcher is where we spotlight the ideas, discoveries, partnerships, and innovations shaping research at the University of Lusaka. Through stories, project highlights, publications, and institutional updates, the newsletter showcases how UNILUS research is advancing knowledge, driving innovation, and creating real-world impact.
Search our faculty by research expertise, name, or department to find the right collaborator, supervisor, or expert.