DataFirst
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We are a research data service dedicated to giving open access to data from South Africa and other African countries.
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined March 2011
Postdoc Research Fellowship at DataFirst! Analyze large-scale African foundational learning data, conduct original research, & shape education policy. Apply now! #postdoc #educationresearch #Africa #dataanalysis
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📢Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity The position involves conducting empirical research, analyzing large-scale African foundational learning data, publishing research findings, and sharing them with diverse audiences. ➡️More information:
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RT @makedatacount: Session now on uses of the MDC Data Citation Corpus chaired by @jenniferlin15 and featuring Peter O’Donovan and Lynn Woo…
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He will be remembered for his dedication to rigour & his integrity as a researcher; the quality & depth of his mentorship of grad students; his frankness & honesty; & his commitment to building public goods enabling others to do better & more reliable research of their own.
We mourn the loss of Martin Wittenberg, who led DataFirst with distinction for 13 years. Martin’s tenure exemplified excellence, with meticulous data scholarship and a dedication to building data research capacity, all underpinned by a deep commitment to ‘getting it right’.
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We mourn the loss of Martin Wittenberg, who led DataFirst with distinction for 13 years. Martin’s tenure exemplified excellence, with meticulous data scholarship and a dedication to building data research capacity, all underpinned by a deep commitment to ‘getting it right’.
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RT @DavidLam_UMich: It was an honor to present the 2024 Francis Wilson Memorial Prize for Data-Driven Research to @TimothyKohler for best…
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Congratulations once again to the recipients of the Francis Wilson Memorial Prize. We extend our warmest congratulations to the awardees. @SALDRU1 @UCT_news
Congratulations to the winners of the Francis Wilson Memorial Prize for Data-Driven Research! @TimothyKohler for best peer-reviewed article and Dr @Emma_J_Whitelaw for best dissertation. 👏
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Here is the link to the recording of the second annual Francis Wilson memorial lecture.
On Tuesday, 16 April, former finance minister Trevor Manuel presented the second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture at UCT. The event was hosted in association with the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) and research data service unit DataFirst, both based at UCT. Read more:
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RT @UCT_news: On Tuesday, 16 April, former finance minister Trevor Manuel presented the second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture at UC…
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Congratulations to the winners of the Francis Wilson Memorial Prize for Data-Driven Research! @TimothyKohler for best peer-reviewed article and Dr @Emma_J_Whitelaw for best dissertation. 👏
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Reminder: Register to attend the hybrid Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture by Mr Trevor Manuel, hosted by @UCT, @SALDRU1 and @DataFirstAtUCT
Mr Trevor Manuel will deliver the second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture, to be held on Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 18:00 SAST in Lecture Theatre 3, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus. The lecture is titled, “How to build—and break—a capable state: structural reform and institution building in the democratic era.” Register now to attend the lecture in person: Register to attend online:
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RT @UCT_news: Acting VC Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie invites the university community to the second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lectur…
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RT @SALDRU1: Reminder: Register to attend the 2024 Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture by Trevor Manuel, at 18:00 on Tuesday 16 April, either…
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RT @SALDRU1: This year's Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 16 April will be given by Mr Trevor Manuel on “How to build – and break…
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Reminder: Don't forget to submit your entry for a chance to win one of two prizes. Submissions close on March 15th! 🔜 @UCT_Research
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2024 Francis Wilson Memorial Prize for Data-driven Research. Two prizes of R10 000 each will be awarded for research in the area of development that makes innovative use of publicly available data. Closing date is 15 March. For more information ➡️
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RT @DataCite: How is DataCite's infrastructure used around the globe?🤔 Let's hear from @DataFirstAtUCT why they became a DataCite Member, h…
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2024 Francis Wilson Memorial Prize for Data-driven Research. Two prizes of R10 000 each will be awarded for research in the area of development that makes innovative use of publicly available data. Closing date is 15 March. For more information ➡️
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After a rigorous application process, DataFirst has once again been certified as a Trustworthy Data Repository by the CoreTrustSeal Standards and Certification Board! View the certification- @CoreTrustSeal
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