admin
- Posted on
Boosting Research Visibility: Uganda Martyrs University Hosts Successful ORCID Capacity Building Session with RENU
Mpigi, Nkozi – Uganda Martyrs
University has taken a significant stride in strengthening its research
footprint by successfully hosting a one-day ORCID Capacity Building Session,
facilitated by the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU). The event,
held on 29th October 2025, brought together faculty, Students,
researchers and Librarians to harness the power of ORCID iDs and advance the
institution’s integration into the global research landscape.
The hands-on training, empowered the UMU community with the tools to increase the discoverability and impact of their scholarly work.
Key Outcomes of the Session:
Empowered Researchers: Attendees learned how to create, manage, and use their ORCID iDs to seamlessly link their publications, datasets, and professional affiliations, saving time and ensuring proper attribution.
Skilled Administrators: Institutional representatives received in-depth training on the ORCID Member Portal and Hub, equipping them to generate insightful statistics, assigning trust markers for proper identification and affiliation to enhance the visibility of the university’s research output.
Sustainable Growth: A pivotal moment of the day was the election of UMU’s inaugural ORCID Ambassadors. These dedicated individuals will champion ORCID adoption on campus, providing long-term support and awareness.
“The session was a transformative step for our research community,” said a participant from the Faculty of Health Sciences. “Moving from understanding the value of ORCID to knowing exactly how to use it empowers our scholars and strengthens Uganda Martyrs University’s profile immeasurably.”
This event was a direct benefit of the university’s membership to the Uganda ORCID Consortium and underscores UMU’s commitment to fostering a world-class research environment.
We extend our sincere gratitude to RENU for their expert facilitation and ongoing support.
