The Department of Research and Innovation Support (DRIS) will be hosting a series of workshops between 15 and 29 May 2015.

Topic: Postgraduate supervision

Date: 15 May 2015

Time: 08:00–13:30

Venue: Training Room 1, Merensky Library

Facilitator: Prof Denver Hendricks

The following topics will be addressed during the workshop:

• Principles of putting together proposals
• The memorandum of understanding (MoU) as a contract and guideline
• Student expectations
• Quality control – responsibility for data and research outputs: papers and theses
• Other issues (problem-solving, project management, time management, mentoring)
• Equipping students for the next step

Topic: Preparing for NRF rating

Date: 22 May 2015

Time: 08:00–13:30

Venue: Room 1-23, Graduate Centre

Facilitators: Prof Mapundi Banda and Dr Heike Lutermann

The following topics will be addressed during the workshop:

• NRF online system and compiling of CVs to apply for rating
• Information and advice on how to prepare for NRF rating

Topic: Writing for publication

Date: 28–29 May 2015

Time: 08:00–15:00

Venue: Room 1-23, Graduate Centre

Facilitator: Prof Cheryl McCrindle

The following topics will be addressed during the workshop:

• How to write for impact by ensuring the proper positioning of a theoretical contribution, or what is commonly called 'setting the hook’
• Essential elements of writing articles for publication in journals and tips for those hoping to become productive writers
• Strategies for appreciating the importance of publishing and developing an idea from an original concept to a draft publication; understanding the different types of publications and journal publishing processes; and responding to reviewer comments

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP by following the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m_gG9P9Q-5K5NayJRNugrhtWl5HfFoUbC035rQzGSUY/viewform

NOTE: Visitors from campuses other than the Hatfield Campus who need parking space should please inform us and also provide their car registration details.

For more information, please contact Zenzi Msweli at [email protected] or tel 012 420 5846.