Vision
A long view.
To become a trusted centre for research excellence, strategic thinking, evidence-based consulting and knowledge-driven solutions that create meaningful value for organisations and society.
02 · SHAPES Centre
HORIZONCentre for Research, Innovation & Consulting
Researching Possibilities. Creating Insights. Enabling Impact.
Centre identity
Built around a clear purpose.
A multidisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing research, innovation, knowledge creation, evidence-based decision-making and strategic consulting.
Mission
A practical direction.
To generate and apply high-quality knowledge through rigorous research, professional consulting, policy advisory and capacity building, enabling individuals and organisations to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Commitment
A responsible practice.
Research should create knowledge, innovation should create possibilities and consulting should create measurable impact through evidence-based research and collaborative problem-solving.
Approach
How the Centre works.
- 01Understand client requirements, context and objectives
- 02Analyse evidence, data, processes and stakeholder inputs
- 03Advise with practical, customised and evidence-informed recommendations
- 04Implement collaboratively where required
- 05Evaluate, learn and continuously improve
Areas of work
What HORIZON covers.
Research & Knowledge Development
- Applied, academic and interdisciplinary research
- Research studies, publications, collaborations and case studies
- Data-driven analysis and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis
- Research design, problem formulation, sampling and instrument development
- Data collection, cleaning, statistical analysis and interpretation
- Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, systematic literature review, bibliometric and empirical research
Publication & Research Support
- Research papers, manuscripts, systematic literature reviews and bibliometric studies
- Empirical research reports, case studies, conference papers, edited books and book chapters
- Research proposals, manuscript preparation and research reporting
Organisational Consulting
- People, processes, performance, culture and leadership
- Talent management, employee engagement and change management
- Diagnostic studies, organisational assessments and customised advisory solutions
HR Advisory & People Solutions
- Talent Management, Performance Management and Employee Engagement
- Learning & Development, HR Analytics and Compensation & Rewards
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
Strategic Business & Management Advisory
- Business development and organisational strategy
- Innovation, digital transformation and sustainability
- Strategic assessments, research-led insights and actionable recommendations
Policy, Institutional & Social Development Advisory
- Policy development, programme evaluation and institutional planning
- Social development and evidence-based decision-making
- Impact assessment, stakeholder perspectives and research-informed recommendations
Institutional & Academic Consulting
- Academic development, quality enhancement and research strategy
- Outcome-based education, faculty development and curriculum enhancement
- Academic leadership and institutional capacity building
Research Training & Capacity Building
- Research Methodology, Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Statistical Analysis, SPSS and Research Analytics
- Structural Equation Modelling, SLR, PRISMA and Bibliometric Analysis
- Academic Writing, Publication and Research Ethics & Integrity
Conferences, Workshops & Knowledge Exchange
- National and international conferences, research conclaves and symposiums
- Research paper presentations, keynote addresses, panels and workshops
- Doctoral research forums and networking opportunities
Who it serves
People and institutions.
- Corporates and educational institutions
- Universities, researchers and scholars
- Government and development organisations
- NGOs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and professional bodies
- Social enterprises
Continue exploring
Other SHAPES Centres.
Next step
Discuss a research or consulting requirement
Contact SHAPES to discuss research, consulting, policy advisory or capacity-building requirements.