| Institution | University of Cape Town |
| Location | South Africa |
| Institution Type | Comprehensive University or equivalent |
| Assessment Topics | Cultivating talents, Portfolio assessment, Societal impact |
| Type of Decision | Hiring, Promotion, Retention |
| Populations Affected | All staff |
| Type of Source Material | Policies |
| Scope of Policy | Institution-wide |
| Academic Disciplines | Discipline non-specified |
| Source Material Link | http://webcms.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/362/researchdata/ResearchAssessment/GuidelinesResearchImpact.pdf |
These are guidelines from the University of Cape Town on how the University will broaden it’s assessment of research impact. The new guidelines recognize a broader range of outputs, including Open Science practices and introduces new formatting guidelines for hiring and promotion.