The research division of CEAD

An introduction to our research

• Research
• 24-Oct-2006

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EAD has a traditional reputation for its teaching programmes. These cannot, however, be sustained without a focused and influential research programme that informs them. That research programme is now in place and the first two PhD students from CEAD graduated in early 2005. The growing and vibrant PhD programme attests to the enthusiasm of doctoral candidates to participate in the transdisciplinary research work offered within CEAD. All programmes reflect a strong partnership approach with other universities and private and public institutions. The People and Conservation Programme, for example, has amongst its partners Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (EKZNW), South African National Parks (SANP), The University of Montana, SAPPI and the Water Research Commission (WRC). As the name implies the many projects within this programme facilitate synergies between people and conservation. Other programmes, such as the Urban Ecosystems and Human Health reflect strong partnerships with Queens University in Canada, the local Msunduzi Municipality and the Chamber of Business in Pietermaritzburg. Students can participate in these research programmes to study towards masters (MSc) or doctoral degrees. Funding opportunities are available for these studies.