CNU Expands Global Research With Clarivate

Chonnam National University (CNU) is strengthening its global research profile through a strategic partnership with Clarivate, a leading research intelligence and analytics provider. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 1 October, will strengthen CNU’s ability to translate research data into focused strategy, international visibility and deeper collaboration across borders.

Building on its recent momentum in global university rankings, including QS and Times Higher Education, CNU is reinforcing its commitment to research excellence rooted in evidence, distinctive capability and global engagement. The partnership will support an assessment of research performance, disciplinary capacity and international influence, identifying established strengths and emerging opportunities.

The insights will shape a roadmap to enhance quality, reach and impact. The initiative will also increase discoverability of CNU’s scholars and achievements among global academic communities, creating opportunities for researcher exchange, international co-authorship and joint projects with universities and institutes.

To ensure that insight leads to action, CNU will establish a joint working group with Clarivate to define priority initiatives and implementation milestones. This approach will connect research planning with measurable outcomes, enabling the university to direct resources toward areas with the greatest potential for academic value and global engagement.

For CNU, this is more than an analytical exercise. By linking evidence, talent and partnerships, the university seeks to build a more agile research ecosystem that supports academic distinction and translates knowledge into value for regional industry and society. Through this collaboration, CNU is positioning regional excellence within global research networks and creating a stronger platform for lasting, meaningful international impact.