Introduction
Al-Buraimi University College is rich in tradition with a broad range of subjects, excellent research, actively engaging in both fundamental and applied research that bridges academia with industry and community needs, fostering collaboration both domestically and internationally. Beyond regional boundaries, the college research endeavors span across various domains, including but not limited to teaching methodologies, communication technology, digital advancements, and business studies and its myriad subfields.
At the heart of Al-Buraimi University College lies a deep commitment to scientific research and innovation, recognizing their pivotal role in nation-building. The Scientific Research and Innovation unit aims to disseminate and enrich the culture of research among BUC faculty and graduate students through setting effective research plans, providing financial resources and academic support, and offering research program. The unit mission is part of BUC mission which aims at providing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of our country as well as to involve both academic and administrative bodies in the path of developing the public and private sectors and non-profit organizations in the Omani society.
SR&I unit seeks to implement OV 2040 which aims at establishing a National Integrated Strategy aimed to achieve sustainable development in economic and social sectors. Innovation has become one of the main pillars of OV 2040 plan will be the key component. The vision put emphasis on the fact that transforming the society towards innovation should start from the educational institutions. Therefore, BUC strategic plan has placed emphasis on empowering innovation towards the establishment of an educational environment based on knowledge and innovation. Based on the previous assumption, The OV2024 and the BUC strategic plan has been incorporated to develop a group of priorities. These priorities are part of the nine pillars that monitors the scientific research and innovation unit current and future goals.