Office of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (ORIC)

The Office seeks to support staff and students in their efforts to develop innovations, seek, secure and manage external funding for research and consultancy in the most accurate and efficient manner.

Mission

To provide effective and efficient research, innovation and consultancy support services which are consistent with world class universities to staff and students.

Vision

To become a centre of excellence for support services for transformative discoveries and creative activities at UMaT and beyond. 

Goal

Our goal is to build a vibrant research and consultancy enterprise interspersed with great innovations through effective stakeholder management and accountability.

OUR CORE VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We pay attention to quality and the highest of professional standards

GOOD STEWARDSHIP

We provide responsible stewardship of all resources

INTEGRITY

We adhere to the highest standards in our operations

Welcome Message

The Office of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (ORIC) is the research, innovation and consultancy administration and management arm of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT).  Our mission is to provide effective and efficient research, consultancy and innovation support services which are consistent with world class universities to staff and students of UMaT. Over the years, UMaT staff have engaged in cutting edge research in the fields of mining and technology to tackle mining, environmental, energy, and other socio-economic challenges in the country. ORIC is committed to ensuring that these researches are conducted in the most effective and efficient manner by providing the needed support services and by extension, identifying, developing and protecting the University’s intellectual property and promoting technology transfer in the public and private sector. ORIC represents the interests of the University in contractual relationships, grant applications and in administering the resultant  projects as well as managing the University’s enterprises. ORIC is governed by eleven member Board with an oversight responsibility over the office and its activities. With this short message, I wish you a stimulating experience as you explore our website.

Assoc Prof Solomon Nunoo

Dean, ORIC

News

UMaT organizes Student Hackathon on Disaster Management and Resilience in Ghana

As part of the activities of the 7th UMaT Innovation and Career Fair, the Office of Research, Innovation, and Consultancy …
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Ghana Institute of Engineering (Ghie) UMaT Chapter Celebrates Engineering Week

The Ghana Institute of Engineering (GhIE) UMaT-Chapter has celebrated its annual Engineering Week from 27th February to 4th March 2023 …
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2nd Ghana Chamber of Mines Research Award Ceremony Held at UMaT

The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has awarded six (6) Faculty Members and five (5) Post-graduate Students with research grants …
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Vice Chancellor explaining a point to Assoc Prof Gordon Adomza

REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE GHANA INNOVATION AND RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION CENTRE (GIRC) PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE VICE CHANCELLOR

Assoc Prof Gordon Adomdza, a lecturer at Ashesi University and a representative from Ghana Innovation and Research Commercialisation Centre (GIRC) …
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ORIC EMBARKS ON MARKETING DRIVE OF UMaT INNOVATIONS

As part of marketing innovations, expertise and resources of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), the Office of Research, …
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