What We Do
GOAMUR provides a suite of services designed to bring transparency, accountability, and methodological rigor to the world of academic metrics and university rankings. Our work spans monitoring, research, education, and direct support for institutions and individuals navigating the complex landscape of academic evaluation.
Ranking Audits
Comprehensive independent audits of university ranking methodologies, data sources, and calculation processes.
- Methodology deconstruction & critique
- Data source verification
- Weighting sensitivity analysis
- Comparative cross-ranking studies
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research papers, white papers, and investigative reports on academic metrics and ranking systems.
- Annual State of Rankings Report
- Methodology critique papers
- Citation network analysis studies
- Policy briefs for governments & regulators
Open Data Platform
Freely accessible datasets, APIs, and visualization tools for researchers, journalists, and the public.
- Historical ranking data archive
- Institution-level metric database
- Methodology change tracker
- Interactive comparison dashboards
Whistleblower Support
Secure, encrypted channels for insiders to report ranking manipulation, data fraud, and methodological abuse.
- Anonymous submission portal
- Secure document drop
- Legal referral network
- Investigation follow-through
Education & Training
Workshops, courses, and resources to help institutions, researchers, and students understand and navigate ranking systems.
- Ranking literacy workshops
- Data integrity training for admins
- Student guide to rankings
- Policy-maker briefings
Policy Advocacy
Engagement with governments, accreditation bodies, and ranking agencies to promote reform and accountability.
- Regulatory reform proposals
- Accreditation body consultations
- Ranking agency engagement
- International standards development
Recent Activities & Milestones
GOAMUR Platform Launch
Official launch of the GOAMUR observatory platform with open data portal, watchdog alerts, and whistleblower submission system.
Citation Cartel Investigation Report
Published findings on systematic cross-citation manipulation among 12 institutions. Report picked up by major academic media outlets.
Global Consortium Formation
Convened founding members from 15 countries to establish the GOAMUR Global Consortium for methodological reform.
Methodology Tracker Beta
Released beta version of our methodology change tracker, monitoring 8 major ranking systems for silent formula adjustments.
Founding Charter Signed
GOAMUR founding charter signed by an international group of researchers, policy experts, and academic integrity advocates.
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We work with researchers, institutions, journalists, and policymakers worldwide.
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