If you are going to photograph or record students or staff as part of your research process, have them sign the POPIA-compliant indemnity, release and consent form. For more information, visit www.ufs.ac.za/Consent. You are encouraged to send the completed forms to DigitalContent@ufs.ac.za for safekeeping.
It can be difficult to find the right support at the right time for your research project. In an increasingly digital environment there are many new tools and techniques that can be used for research. But how do you learn about it? Does the University support it? Is there training available?
At the Digital Scholarship Centre we aim to keep up to date with the research support provided at the University, so that we can provide you with a one-stop-shop to find, get access to, and learn how to use digital research tools.
If you provide research support at the University and do not see your service listed here, please send us an email so that we can update our list.
Faculty librarians
For information searches, literacy training, advice and guidance.
Campus and branch librarians
Postgraduate Research Unit (currently being renovated)
For information searches, training, advice and guidance.
Interlibrary loans
For resources not available in the UFS Library and Information Services.
Digital publishing
For green Open Access publishing in the UFS institutional repository, KovsieScholar, electronic theses and dissertations, and online journal publishing.
Digitisation Unit
For digitisation needs, contact us here at the Centre for more information or a quote.
Research data management
For assistance with research data management, including data management plans (DMPs), contact us here at the Centre for more information.
Copyright
Bibliometrics and altmetrics
Contact your librarian for more information on finding and understanding research metrics.
Digital researcher IDs
Contact your librarian for support in creating, maintaining and best practices for online researcher profiles.
Referencing software support
For support and training in online and digital referencing.
Archive for Contemporary Affairs
Finance - Sugandren Moodley
Information on legislation - Tebogo Machethe
Innovation and business development (including KovsieInnovation) - Tebogo Machethe
Student Innovation - Ayanda Makhanya
Intellectual property - Tebogo Machethe
Institutional research (SARChI, Unit for Reconciliation and Justice, International Studies Group*, Jonathan Edwards Centre, Trauma, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation Studies, Prestige Scholars Programme)
National and international funding opportunities - Eleanor van der Westhuizen
Grant Officer - Prudence Clarke
NRF ratings - Eleanor van der Westhuizen and Nolu Moepi
Postdoctoral fellows - Mandy Jampies
Research outputs - Lelani Oosthuizen
Creative outputs - Themba Masiba
RIMS - Maricel van Rooyen and Willem Kilian
Research Ethics - Amanda Smith and Mpho Mashamba**
*The Institutional Studies Group provides seminars, and support and advice in raising external funding - Prof Ian Phimister
**Gatekeepers applications are done via the Research Ethics office.
Graduate Research Management (GRM) System
For tracking, monitoring, and supporting postgraduate students throughout their studies at UFS. For more information, email the GRM Helpdesk.
Mentorship programmes
Training and development
Includes workshops on planning a research project; research paradigms; advanced research methodology; research ethics; IP considerations in technology transfer; academic writing skills (proposal writing, writing a literature review, funding proposals, article writing); monthly writing retreats for emerging researchers; research software (Mendeley, SPSS, Atlas, Evasys); setting up your digital workspace
Write Space
The Write Space values the most effective and fit-for-purpose approaches to facilitating the postgraduate students’ academic writing development. One-on-one writing support is provided in the following areas:
Send an email to writespace@ufs.ac.za to book an appointment with a writing consultant.
Funding
Contact - Prince Khoza
Research computing
Research software management
IT Procurement
General support
The Office for International Affairs (OIA) serves as the first port of call for all international staff and students at the UFS, providing assistance and specialised administrative support. The Office supports research internationalisation and the coordination of international projects.
Contact the Office: internationalenquiries@ufs.ac.za or Mbali Moiketsi or Kagiso Ngake
Please note: The Office is moving and will be available on the second floor of the Theology Building on the Bloemfontein Campus.
Assistive technology*
Coordination and facilitation
For access to research material, buildings and computer facilities
Contact: Martie Miranda
*Assistive technology is also available at the Sasol Makerspace.
Integrated library services
For information searches, literacy training, advice and guidance.
Contact: Zuki Ketiwe
International Affairs
Contact: Kanego Mokgosi
Integrated library services
For information searches, literacy training, advice and guidance.
Makerspace
Situated at the Neville Alexander Library, the Makerspace is open to all University students and staff. You can use the Makerspace for academic or personal interests. Here you will find some of the latest and most current technology trends like 3D printing. Access is free.
Contact: Dina Mashiyane
Economic and Management Sciences
Education
Health
Humanities
Natural and Agricultural Sciences