Ankole Western University’s main research objective is to provide leadership in basic and applied research in order to generate scientific knowledge, technologies and innovations that respond to contemporary and community emerging needs. AWU thus emphasizes research that is linked to development and societal issues.

AWU conducts various research activities that aim at contributing to the national, regional and global developmental agenda in areas of agriculture, Technology, Business, natural resources, animal and public health, nutrition and environment.

Our research agenda responds to the contemporary and emerging trends in different sectors of the economy.

We have strong collaborative research linkages with various stakeholders and researchers within Uganda Kenya, the rest of African region and international communities.

Our Research policy priorities are focused on finding sustainable solutions and advancing knowledge to address National, East African Regional and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) related to Information Technology, food security and agriculture, Agribusinesses, animal and public health, Market and Entrepreneurship, Education.