The DVC described this move as a vital institutional evolution, emphasizing that while the University has a strong legacy in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, the social sciences should also be taken seriously because of their significance in promoting the sustainable transformation of communities. Social innovation in this context refers to innovation that is "social in both means and ends," where ideas are generated by the community and the proceeds are reinvested back into it.

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This strategic document, supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), provides a blueprint for a more structured and accountable research ecosystem. By officiating this launch, the Prime Cabinet Secretary signaled the government’s support for mainstreaming science into the public discourse.

Why this Masterplan Matters: