The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), in partnership with University of Nairobi, will host an international conference and workshops on 18-20 November 2019 under the theme “Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Defining a Role for Research Universities”.

Effective usage of data, anywhere offers a fresh and effective way of providing real time information on any institution or entity. Proper and effective use of research data enables institutions to objectively and accurately track performance as well as make accurate strategic affirmations about any institution’s capacity.

Without a sound research activities data, strategic affirmations and attempts at evaluating performance remains general statements that are rarely backed up with reliable consistent data.