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The University's research data repository runs on a Figshare instance and can be searched at https://researchdata.up.ac.za/
Figshare is an international cloud-based Research Data Repository in support of the dissemination phase of the Research Data Management life cycle
This data repository facilitates data publishing, sharing and collaboration of academic research, allowing UP to manage and in some cases showcase its data to the wider research community
Procedure to upload datasets onto the UP research data repository
Procedure to upload datasets onto the UP research data repository is as follows:
For students: Login into the UP Portal. Click on Add/Remove Portlet and then add the Research Data Repository portlet. This portlet will now be permanently on your Student Portal interface. On the Research Data Repository portlet click on Research Data Repository Platform. A Safire authentication page will now open. Click Yes, continue. Figshare will now open. You can now upload the data file(s) and complete the metadata fields. When done, tick the Publish box and click on Save Changes. The library will then review the metadata and do the final approval.
For other researchers and academic staff: login into the UP Portal. Go to the Research Data Repository portlet. On the Research Data Repository portlet click on Research Data Repository Platform. A Safire authentication page will now open. Click Yes, continue. Figshare will now open. You can now upload the data file(s) and complete the metadata fields. When done, tick the Publish box and click on Save Changes. The library will then review the metadata and do the final approval.
