The aim of the SU Knowledge Directory is to make information about the expertise of our researchers more accessible by means of a web console which will feature on the SU website.
The value of this directory lies therein that: prospective postgraduate students will be able to identify possible supervisors; it will assist media liaison; potential national and international research collaborators and industry partners will be able to search the directory for SU experts; it has the potential to promote interdisciplinary networking amongst SU researchers; and in general, it has the potential to enhance the visibility of SU research strengths and individual research expertise.
New functionalities have now been added to the Knowledge Directory on request of researchers. Apart from basic information on individual researchers as well as a profile on key areas of expertise, the option is now available for researchers to add a profile photo, a short bio-sketch as well as a CV to their profiles. Researchers are therefore encouraged to check and update their individual profiles. Information has been sourced on areas of expertise from SU departmental websites, funding applications, NRF rating applications, etc. but please take ownership of your profile and make sure that it accurately reflects your expertise. Staff information is drawn from the SU Human Resources system.
We trust that you will find this initiative a valuable one! The Knowledge Directory will be further developed on a continuous basis, so if you have any questions or if you would like to comment on functionalities or make suggestions for improvements, please contact Xabiso Xesi (xabiso@sun.ac.za). Xabiso can also be contacted if your profile is currently not available on the directory.
Please use the following link to access the SU Knowledge Directory: http://www0.sun.ac.za/knowledge_directory/
