Victoria Institute of Science and Technology is a school of practice

The Victoria Institute of Science and Technology (VIST) seeks to contribute directly to the community in which it is located through enterprise development, education and research. The initial focus of its work is three-fold.

Prof Calestous Juma

Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society by using science, technology, engineering and mathematics to solve socioeconomic problems will be elected to its Regional Academy of Technology and Engineering (RATE).

The Fellows will be elected by their peers and serve as role models for young people.

VIST operates a digital library and promotes the use of online material for research purposes.

It partners with the MIT Open Courseware.

VIST will disseminate information on its activities and its areas of interest to the wider public through research papers, blogs, news updates and events.