DataCite Insights, Strengthening Open Science and Research Visibility in Africa
On February 18th, 2026, we held an insightful session with Mohamad Mostafa on how DataCite is advancing Open Science and […]
Driving the Research Integrity Message through Whiteboard Explainer Video Animation
Many educators lack formal training in pedagogy. As a result, they often depend too heavily on traditional lectures and slide
Advancing Open Science and Research Management with scienceOS
ScienceOS is the AI research agent that streamlines your workflows with access to over 225 million papers. It offers answers with in-text citations, uploading PDFs, and a built-in reference manager that lets you chat with thousands of full-text papers and create shared libraries. Advanced algorithms prioritize reliable sources, while chat-based interactions make navigating knowledge feel like talking with a colleague. Additional tools, such as citation network, support your literature research.
UbuntuNet Alliance Webinar: Crossref Services for Librarians and Journal Editors
UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to invite librarians and journal editors across Eastern and Southern Africa to an insightful webinar titled “Crossref Services for Librarians and Journal Editors.”
Optimizing Open Journal Systems (OJS) for multilingual, open access journal publishing in Africa
Join us on Thu, Aug 28, 2025, at 11 am CAT for a presentation by Müge Bakioğlu from the Public Knowledge Project to learn how to make the most of Open Journal Systems (OJS) with core features for multilingual and #OpenAccess publishing, plugins, and integrations that support #persistentidentifiers, long-term preservation, and streamlined workflows.
Connecting Higher Education with Local Communities: Examples from the EPIC Africa Network
The EPIC Model is designed to be flexible and context-sensitive, allowing universities and local governments to co-create projects that address local priorities. In African contexts, this means…
DOAJ-ABN Webinar: The DOAJ Application Process
Originally published at africabioethicsnetwork.org:
Join the DOAJ-ABN WEBINAR on Increasing Journal Visibility and Quality
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 EAT
Democratizing Knowledge through Diamond Open Access
The African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS) fosters open access and global knowledge exchange. Hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT), APOS empowers African researchers to take ownership of their scholarly content, promoting local research for societal development.
From Research to Real-World Policy: Lessons from Overton’s Journey
How does academic research find its way into government policies, global reports, or public debates? That question sits at the heart of Overton — the world’s largest database of public policy documents. Euan Adie, Overton’s founder, shared the platform’s origin story, its unique role in mapping research-policy connections, and valuable advice for researchers — especially in Africa — aiming to boost their policy impact.
Enhancing Research Visibility in Africa: Leveraging DOAJ for Open Access Publishing
Ina Smith, the Planning Manager, Scholarly Publishing Unit, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), & DOAJ Ambassador for Southern