Research Development Office was established originally as “The Postgraduate Research Centre” following a University Council decision on 30 January 2012 regarding the development of research at MNU. It was renamed in 2015 as “The Research Centre” and later “The Research Development Office” in November 2020 and the original mandate of the Research Centre was revised as the following:
1. Conduct research on important social matters to make public polices to be based on evidence.
2. Conduct contract research and earn revenue to manage the place.
3. Aid concerned parties to write research proposals.
4. Grant money to do and monitor minor research.
5. Manage matters relating to ethics of conducting major research.
6. Promote and publish research.
7. To aid postgraduate research students that centres to which they belong are unable to provide.
Welcome to the Research Development Office! Our vision is to conduct high-quality research, develop exceptional individuals, and foster a vibrant research culture at MNU and across the Maldives. We strive to make an impact beyond academia, support evidence-based decision-making within the university and the country, and elevate our university’s ranking through active staff and student engagement in research. Our team of dedicated Senior Research Fellows, Research Fellows, and Research Associates work collaboratively to achieve these goals.
The Maldives National Journal of Research (MNJR) is the official research journal of the Maldives National University. MNJR is a multidisciplinary journal of research in all disciplines relevant to the Maldives. Although in the coming years, it is expected that this journal will evolve into specialist journals in various disciplines; this first one is generalist in nature. The journal publishes research articles, literature reviews, book reviews, comments, opinion and perspectives.
Theveli International Conference
The meaning of the Dhivehi word, “Theveli” is, the sun’s rays that are spread on the sea when the sun or moon rises and sets. We, The Maldives National University acts as the platform which will spread the light rays of knowledge throughout the nation, the region and around the globe. Our aim is to bring to together the best brains from all over the world and disseminate their priceless knowledge via this conference.