Retha G Visagie

Dr Retha Visagie is a Senior Research Management Professional certified by the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC) and a recognised leader in research ethics, governance, and capacity strengthening across Africa. With over a decade of experience in research management, she has developed policy frameworks, training programmes, and research management systems that advance responsible research conduct and institutional integrity. Retha is actively engaged in research and training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research management and education, promoting AI literacy and responsible AI use to strengthen research governance, data stewardship, and compliance. She facilitates workshops and webinars, equipping research managers and researchers with AI competencies grounded in ethical principles. In 2025, she was appointed to the African Research Advisory Council (ARAC) of Springer Nature, the SARIMA Research Management Portfolio Committee and the African Research Integrit