Matizirofa, Lazarus GallantSelematsela, Daisy2025-08-182025-07Matizirofa, Lazarus Gallant & Selematsela, Daisy. (2025). Implementation of the Wits Data Vault (repository) as part of ensuring digital cooperation: a case of the Wits University. [Presentation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/45955https://hdl.handle.net/10539/45955This presentation was submitted at DIRISA 2025 Annual National Research Data Workshop on the 02 July 2025, 07:30 - 03 July 2025, CSIR ICC, Pretoria.At the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), several challenges hinder effective Research Data Management (RDM), particularly in the life sciences and postgraduate research domains. Here are the key issues identified: 1. Lack of a Formal RDM Policy 2. Limited Awareness and Training 3. Infrastructure Gaps 4. Data Format and Integration Challenges 5. Fragmented Support Services 6. Need for Cultural Change 7. Digital Skills Gaps and 8. Security and Privacy Risks Fears.en©2025 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.Research Data Management (RDM)University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits)Digital Skills GapsSecurity and Privacy Risks FearsWits Research Data Management (RDM) policyResearch Data Management CycleWits LibrariesWits Data Vault RepositoryResearch Outputs (Datasets)Research Life CycleVisibility and ImpactWits Research Data Management (RDM) WorkflowInfrastructure GapsPresentationUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSDG-4: Quality educationSDG-9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure