Editage Partners with Universitas Hasanuddin to Strengthen AI-Powered Research Support

Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), has partnered with Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) to bring advanced AI-driven research support tools to its academic community. As Indonesia intensifies its efforts toward research excellence and global recognition, this association comes at a pivotal moment. The collaboration aims to equip UNHAS researchers with modern technology that enhances the quality, speed, and overall impact of their scholarly work.

As part of this partnership, UNHAS researchers will receive access to Editage Plus, an integrated suite of AI-enabled tools that assist across the entire research lifecycle. The platform brings together solutions for academic writing, literature discovery, scientific visualization, and journal selection—helping researchers work more efficiently and publish with greater confidence. The suite includes:

• Paperpal: a comprehensive academic writing assistant trusted by over 2 million researchers worldwide.
• R Discovery: a leading literature discovery and research reading platform with more than 3 million users.
• Mind the Graph: a scientific illustration tool used by 100+ prominent institutions.
• Global Journal Database: a powerful journal finder that hosts 43,000+ verified journals.

Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (ROW) at Cactus Communications, said,  “AI is rapidly transforming the way research is conducted, and institutions in Indonesia are showing a strong inclination to integrate it into their academic workflows. At Editage, we are committed to empowering researchers with solutions that simplify their research journey and strengthen global visibility. Partnering with Universitas Hasanuddin is a strategic step toward promoting research that meets global standards and shapes the future of knowledge creation for Indonesian researchers.”

Prof. Ir. Andi Dirpan, S.TP., M.Si., PhD, Secretary of the Publication Management Center at Universitas Hasanuddin, added, “This collaboration marks an important step for Universitas Hasanuddin as we adopt Editage’s advanced AI-powered solutions into our research ecosystem. By giving our faculty access to complete solution for research writing, we aim to accelerate publication success, strengthen global impact, and nurture a culture of innovation. We are pleased with the satisfactory customer support received from the Editage team, which has helped us align with international best practices while driving Indonesia’s research ambitions forward.”

By adopting Editage Plus, Universitas Hasanuddin reinforces its commitment to supporting its researchers and advancing global research excellence. This partnership also sets an example for universities across Indonesia to explore innovative technological solutions that elevate research quality and impact.