Driving research excellence and student success in South Africa
Pushing the boundaries of research and education, and advancing national outcomes with Clarivate solutions
We had the opportunity to meet with Library Directors from some of the leading institutions in South Africa. They shared with us the challenges of publishing research in the global south, the importance of making academic work accessible and discoverable, and how Clarivate’s tools are helping South African institutions stay competitive in an ever-changing landscape. They also highlighted the exceptional support and responsiveness provided by the Clarivate team.
Check out these insightful interviews below to learn more about how Clarivate is enabling research excellence and enhancing student success across the ecosystem.
Shaping the future of research in South Africa
This video delves into the challenges of publishing research in the global south and emphasizes the importance of making academic work accessible and discoverable. See how institutions in South Africa are staying competitive in an ever-changing landscape, and discover how Clarivate is empowering researchers every step of the way.
How the Web of Science is transforming research in South Africa and beyond
See how these institutions are leveraging the Web of Science to accelerate research breakthroughs and drive their institutional research strategies with best-in-class publication and citation data.
Dr. Daisy Selematsela, University Librarian at the University of the Witwatersrand, discusses her role overseeing 11 libraries and emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive resources to researchers.
Powering discovery and boosting global research impact
Marguerite Nel, Assistant Director and Head of Library Technical Services at the University of Pretoria, shares her insights on managing diverse information needs and the global impact of these resources, ensuring that their library remains competitive on the world stage.
Mutali Lithole, Specialist II (E Research: IR) at the University of Johannesburg discusses the need for enhanced analytics and tracking, highlighting how it improves research dissemination and rankings.
