BACKGROUND
The University Development studies (UDS) was established in May 1992 as a public university by PNDC Law 279 (section 2) to prepare graduates who are practically oriented without sacrificing academic excellence. Its primary catchments area covers the northern most segment of the country, Northern, Upper East, Upper West and Brong Ahafo regions. It is a multi- campus university and current has campuses in Navrongo, Tamale and Wa.

Research is a lifeline and integral part of every institution of higher degree of learning. Consequently, the Institute for continuing education and inter-disciplinary research (ICEIR) formally known as the Centre for Inter-disciplinary Research was established in July 2000 to promote and conduct basic, applied and policy oriented  demand driven, commission research and scholarship. The Centre’s research agenda is driven by the Philosophy of the university which emphasizes community- based problem solving and learning approach to development. The research mission of the centre therefore establishes the inextricable link between research and socio economic development and using the evidence-based research to influence policy for quality of life.

Programmes

ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD CHANGE - NAVRONGO CAMPUS

NGO MANAGEMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT - TAMALE CAMPUS