Abstract
The paper addresses the low research standing of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). SMU is a university established on 1st January 2015 in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Its weaknesses were inherited through history. The former Medical University of Sothern Africa (MEDUNSA) and University of Limpopo (UL) are the SMU’s predecessor universities from which SMU emerged. One main weakness is that UL appointed managers on Medunsa campus to head divisions but disregarding merit. Hence, many current SMU managers do not necessarily possess the qualities required for a research campus that is technology dominated. In particular, some staff and managerial appointments made prior to the SMU formation, which SMU had to inherit are the causes of deficiencies in SMU’s research and information development. The paper develops an approach for SMU to enable existing resources of information technology and communication (ICT) and statistical sciences to improve research on SMU campus. The approach developed is robust. It also has a built-in monitoring evaluation and control element. Benchmarks are used in the method development
Highlights
Economies of developed nations matured due to research, technology and information, among others
This paper develops a model for an information technology and communication (ICT)-driven knowledge-base (KB) for research in SMU
QS Top Universities (2015) demonstrated that the level of research in SMU was among the lowest in the country. This trend had been prevailing since the historical days of Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA) and as a campus of University of Limpopo (UL)
Summary
Economies of developed nations matured due to research, technology and information, among others. The progressive economic trends in developed countries hinge intensely on new technology investments, high-technology industries and highly skilled labor among others. A highly skilled workforce and high-technology infrastructure industries are essential This justifies that South African higher education institutions (HEIs) should nurture scientifictechnological partnerships and networks with industries and sectors outside academia, as well as with institutions in developed countries. These blends and conglomerates will heighten the competitiveness and international trade prospects of firms in South Africa.
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