Our School of Commerce boasts of strategic flagship hubs of excellence in research including the Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), which is a leading interdisciplinary research centre focused on advancing evidence-based policy and practice to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and addressing health inequalities across Africa. HEARD works with both regional and international partners to produce essential insights into the factors contributing to poor sexual and reproductive health and rights outcomes, with a particular focus on key and vulnerable groups.
Research Centres
We hosts several prominent research centres dedicated to advancing academic excellence, informing policy, and addressing critical socio-economic challenges through innovative, interdisciplinary research.
Aerotropolis Institute Africa
AIA positions airports as central hubs for urban growth and global connectivity, driving innovation and research in areas such as sustainable aviation fuels, digital cargo logistics, advanced air services, and smart airport cities across Africa.
Business Rescue Unit
BRU focus is on business rescue, financial distress, rehabilitation, turnaround management, and ethical restructuring).
Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division
HEARD focused on advancing evidence-based policy and practice to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and addressing health inequalities across Africa.
Macro-Economics Research Unit
MRU advances and develops research in macroeconomics through knowledge creation, policy development, and community engagement in the field of macroeconomics.
South African Research Chairs Initiative
SARChI focuses research on sustainable rural development, collaborative governance, and public service delivery.