Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Researcher Capacity Development

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18552/jorma.v3i1.1093

Keywords:

Research Landscape, Societal Expectations, Opportunities, eResearch, SDGs

Abstract

In the ever-evolving realm of research management and administration (RMA), the imperative for nurturing researcher capacity has never been more pronounced (Aithal & Aithal, 2023). As the expectations placed upon researchers continue to grow, the need to strike a delicate balance between research productivity and impact becomes increasingly paramount (Alade et al., 2024). As the research landscape undergoes rapid transformation propelled by technological advancements and shifting societal priorities, opportunities abound for RMAs to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of inquiry and innovation.

This editorial explores three key factors reshaping the research landscape and their implications for researcher capacity development. We also explore vital opportunities emerging from the intersection of the 4th Industrial Revolution, eResearch/Metaverse, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), presenting avenues for enhancing the support provided by RMAs to researchers. As RMA as a discipline evolves and matures, the need to stay relevant and demonstrate value becomes increasingly critical.

Author Biography

Les Labuschagne, University of South Africa

Prof Lessing Labuschagne (SRMP)

Executive Director: Research, Innovation & Commercialisation

Unisa

 

Prof Lessing Labuschagne is the Executive Director: Research, Innovation & Commercialisation at the University of South Africa (Unisa). He is operationally responsible for leading the Directorate of Research Support and the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer & Commercialisation.  He also leads the Professional Research Group (PRG), a structure to support research capacity development and all research activities of professional employees.

In 2021, Lessing obtained professional recognition as a Senior Research Management Professional (SRMP) from the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC). He also serves as a non-executive director on the board of Project Management South Africa (PMSA), editorial board member for the Journal of Research Management and Administration (JoRMA) and Honorary Academic Advisor for the PM World Journal.

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Published

2024-07-19

How to Cite

Labuschagne, L. (2024). Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Researcher Capacity Development . Journal of Research Management and Administration, 3(1), 202407194. https://doi.org/10.18552/jorma.v3i1.1093

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Research Management and Administration

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Editorial

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