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Research

Research at Galkayo University

Knowledge that serves the community — multidisciplinary research in technology, health, education and social development.

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Our Vision

Research That Creates Impact

Galkayo University is committed to promoting innovative research that contributes to society. Our faculty and students engage in multidisciplinary work across technology, health, education and community development.

We aim to create practical solutions through collaboration, publication and applied projects — research that answers real questions facing the Mudug region and Somalia.

Students conducting research at Galkayo University
Focus Areas

Our Research Areas

Three priority areas connect our faculties to the needs of the community.

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Technology & Innovation

Applied computing, software systems and engineering research — including work on smart infrastructure and digital services for urban communities.

Computer Science & ITEngineering
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Health Sciences

Community health studies, clinical research and public health interventions that improve wellbeing across the region.

MedicineHealth Science
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Education & Society

Studies on teaching methods, technology in schools, and the social development of communities in Somalia.

EducationPolitical Science
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Applied Work

Research Initiatives

Ongoing applied initiatives led by our faculties.

Smart City Solutions

Smart infrastructure and IoT applications for urban communities in the Mudug region.

Technology & Innovation

Health & Wellness Program

Improving community health through research-based interventions and outreach.

Health Sciences

Education for All

Innovative teaching methods and technology integration in regional schools.

Education & Society
Output

Publications

Faculty and student publications are catalogued by the Research Office.

Request the current publication list

A structured index of GU faculty publications — author, title, journal and year — is maintained by the Research Office and available on request while the online catalogue is prepared.

Faculty members: to have your publication listed on this page, submit the full citation (authors, title, journal, year, DOI or link) to the Research Office at the Administration Building.

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Research Ethics

All research involving human participants or community data must respect participant consent, confidentiality and cultural context, and be approved through the University’s academic administration before fieldwork begins.

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Student Research

Undergraduate and postgraduate students are encouraged to join faculty-led projects and to propose their own studies — especially final-year students in Health, IT, Education and the Master of Research and Statistics program.

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Partner With Our Researchers

Government institutions, NGOs and academic partners: the Research Office welcomes collaboration proposals.
Visit the Administration Building, Galkayo campus — Saturday to Wednesday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

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