london-journal-of-humanities-and-social-science London Journal of Humanities and Social Science 2515-5784 2515-5792 JournalsPress 87820 Quality of Research and Innovations in Graduate Schools of Ugandan Universities: A Meta-analysis and Way Forward 22 18

This paper is based on analyzed literature on the appraisal of the quality of research and innovations in Ugandan universities. Its purpose is to reflect on the factors that impact on Uganda’s ranking globally. It focuses on graduate schools where the component of research and innovations is a requirement in many programs of study. The paper is partly an appraisal of the performances of university education that revolves around the traditional functions: teaching- learning, carrying out research and engagement in community outreach services. It attempts to articulate major challenges which Ugandan graduate students face and to propose some strategies for a way forward.

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This paper is based on analyzed literature on the appraisal of the quality of research and innovations in Ugandan universities. Its purpose is to reflect on the factors that impact on Uganda’s ranking globally. It focuses on graduate schools where the component of research and innovations is a requirement in many programs of study. The paper is partly an appraisal of the performances of university education that revolves around the traditional functions: teaching- learning, carrying out research and engagement in community outreach services. It attempts to articulate major challenges which Ugandan graduate students face and to propose some strategies for a way forward.