The challenge of managing research at the University. The case of a private university in the province of Buenos Aires.

Abstract

The present study reports on research conducted as part of a master's thesis on Education Management and Evaluation, which investigated the development of research management in a private university in the province of Buenos Aires during the years 2017 to 2020. The study focused on analyzing human resources and scientific production to identify capacities and gaps, with the aim of strengthening the research function and designing an integrated plan, understanding management as the organization and leadership of the institution to achieve its essential purposes.

Universities play a central role in the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge in Argentina, and research is one of their core functions. In this context, multiple challenges and complexities emerge in planning and coordinating university activities. Therefore, it is essential to rethink the development of research management in these institutions, considering evaluation as a continuous and systematic activity, taking into account the wide variety of actors and scientific disciplines involved.