Building the Future of Innovation and Collaboration
At Redeemer’s University, we believe that cutting-edge research begins with the right environment. That’s why the university has made strategic investments in state-of-the-art research facilities across disciplines—spaces that empower discovery, foster innovation, and enable collaboration across fields and institutions.
Our facilities are designed to support all forms of research—from fundamental science and applied engineering to social innovation and policy development. Among these, we maintain dedicated infrastructure that enables interdisciplinary research, allowing scholars from multiple disciplines to co-create solutions to complex, real-world problems.
Institute of Global Health (IGH)
Formerly the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID)
Focus: Genomics, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Public Health
Located on the university’s main campus, IGH is one of Africa’s leading genomics research institutions. It is equipped with:
- Next-generation sequencing labs
- Biosafety Level 2 and 3 laboratories
- Shared data science and epidemiology labs
- Flexible collaboration spaces for multi-disciplinary health research
IGH has supported local and continental public health through initiatives like COVID-19 genome sequencing, mpox surveillance, and capacity-building for scientists across 40+ African countries.
Learn more: https://acegid.org
African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER)
Focus: Environmental Science, Water Management, Sustainability
ACEWATER supports research on water purification, pollution monitoring, and environmental remediation. Its facilities include:
- Chemistry and toxicology labs for water quality testing
- Experimental wetlands for phytoremediation studies
- Workshop spaces for environmental modeling and simulation
- Teaching labs that integrate field data into classroom learning
The center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between chemists, engineers, environmental scientists, and public policy researchers.
Learn more: https://run-acewater.org
Faculty of Built Environment Design Studios
Focus: Architecture, Urban Planning, Sustainable Infrastructure
Home to Nigeria’s first Faculty of Built Environment, these studios support applied research in urban development, construction technology, and sustainable city design. Facilities include:
- Collaborative architecture and design studios
- Urban planning and geoinformatics simulation labs
- Sustainable building materials lab
The space supports multi-departmental projects combining civil engineering, design, and environmental policy.
Shared Research Infrastructure for Interdisciplinary Teams
Across the university, shared research spaces have been designed with flexibility and collaboration in mind, including:
- Co-working research hubs for joint faculty-student projects
- Cross-departmental labs combining engineering, science, and computing
- Seminar and ideation rooms for research exchange and proposal development
- Digital infrastructure for remote and hybrid research collaboration
These spaces support not only interdisciplinary teams but also enable cross-sector partnerships with industry, government, and global institutions.
Field and Extension Research Sites
In addition to on-campus labs, Redeemer’s University maintains field stations and project sites across Nigeria, supporting:
- Water resource fieldwork and testing (ACEWATER)
- Community health genomics outreach (IGH)
- Agricultural innovation trials
- Sustainability workshops with local stakeholders
These sites are designed to bring research into the real world—engaging communities and scaling impact.
