HIV/AIDS Economic Development Water Forestry Conservation Five strategic research areas have been identified by the University of Natal. These are areas where expertise has been built up over a long period of sustained research involving multi-disciplinary and international collaborations, and where University researchers have already made an impact on global research trends. These areas are HIV/AIDS, Economic Development, Water, Forestry, and Conservation. In addition to these, the full spectrum of research – from curiosity driven to applications based and participatory action research – is undertaken at the University. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork. Senior academics take pride in the mentorship they provide to graduate students.
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