Calendar 2023

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Grant Proposal Writing/Grant Management
(09h00-14h00)

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Writing winning funding proposals
(09h00-14h00)

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Overcoming Obstacles faced by Emerging Researchers
(09h00-15h00)

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The Research Wheel
(Day 1)

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The Research Wheel
(Day 2)

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Planning and Managing Research
(09h00-13h00)

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Nailing the Research Question
(09h00-13h00)

1

NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing Workshop
(Day 1)
Postponed until 3-5 April

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing Workshop
(Day 2)
Postponed until 3-5 April

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing Workshop
(Day 3)
Postponed until 3-5 April

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing
(Day 1)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing
(Day 2)

Writing Skills for Academic Articles
(Day 1)
Postponed until 27-28 March

Unconscious bias and its impact on the right to Equality
(10h00-11h30)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing
(Day 3)

Writing Skills for Academic Articles
(Day 2)
Postponed until 27-28 March

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For Masters and Doctoral Students: Literature review and Problem identification
(Day 1)

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For Masters and Doctoral Students: Literature review and Problem identification
(Day 2)

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Postgraduate Orientation (Semester 1)
(Day 1)

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Postgraduate Orientation (Semester 1)
(Day 2)

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Postgraduate Orientation (Semester 1)
(Day 3)

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Human Rights Day

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Research Design and Methods
(Day 1)

Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

Participatory video (and cellphilming) as Research Method (Workshop 4)
(13h00-16h00)
Postponed: Date to be confirmed

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Research Design and Methods
(Day 2)

Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 2)

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Research Design and Methods
(Day 3)

Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 3)

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Writing Skills for Academic Articles
(Day 1)

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Writing Skills for Academic Articles
(Day 2)

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Introduction to Postgraduate Supervision
(Day 1)

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Introduction to Postgraduate Supervision
(Day 2)

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing Workshop
(Day 1)

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing Workshop
(Day 2)

Building and using a conceptual framework
(09h00-15h00)

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing Workshop
(Day 3)

Introduction to the Quantitative Research Process
(09h00-15h00)

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Good Friday

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Family Day

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2023 MSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course
13 April-12 May 2023
(5 weeks)
Postponed until 18 July-18 August

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2023 MSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course
13 April-12 May 2023
(5 weeks)
Postponed until 18 July-18 August

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Writing Retreat
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 2)

Quantitative Research Designs
(09h00-13h00)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 3)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 4)

Online Research Professional Training Session
(13h00-14h00)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 2)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 5)

Qualitative Research Designs
(09h00-15h00)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 3)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course
13 April-12 May 2023
(5 weeks)
Postponed until 18 July-18 August

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Introduction to R and Basic Descriptive Statistics
(09h00-16h30)

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Science Communication: writing for popular media for impact
(11h30-13h30)
Postponed until 16 May

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Freedom Day

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course
13 April-12 May 2023
(5 weeks)
Postponed until 18 July-18 August

Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course
13 April-12 May 2023
(5 weeks)
Postponed until 18 July-18 August

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Worker's Day

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Introduction to Participatory Visual Methodology (Workshop 1)
(09h00-12h00)
 

Drawing as Research Method (Workshop 2)
(13h00-16h00)
 

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Literature Review and Scientific Writing
(Day 1)

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Literature Review and Scientific Writing
(Day 2)

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Literature Review and Scientific Writing
(Day 3)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course
13 April-12 May 2023
(5 weeks)
Postponed until 18 July-18 August

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Photovoice as Research Method (Workshop 3)
(09h00-12h00)

Participatory video (and cellphilming) as Research Method (Workshop 4
(13h00-16h00)

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POPIA for Researchers
(Day 1)
Cancelled

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POPIA for Researchers
(Day 2)
Cancelled

Unpacking the relationship between dominant masculinities and GBV
(10h00-11h30)

Introduction to Questionnaire Development (Honours)
(09h00-16h00)

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Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 1)

Science Communication: writing for popular media for impact
(11h30-13h30)

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Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 2)

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Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 3)

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Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 4)

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Qualitative Data Analysis
(09h00-15h00)

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Avoiding Plagiarism
(09h00-16h00)

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Research Ethics & Integrity (Including Plagiarism)
(09h00-16h00)

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Coding Qualitative Data
(09h00-16h30)

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Fundamentals of coding within Atlas.ti v23
(Day 1)

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Fundamentals of coding within Atlas.ti v23
(Day 2)

For Honours Students: Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing
(Day 1)

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Fundamentals of coding within Atlas.ti v23
(Day 3)

For Honours Students: Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing
(Day 2)

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Online Guiding the theoretical framework and structuring a doctoral thesis
(Day 1)

For Honours Students: Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing
(Day 3)

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Online Guiding the theoretical framework and structuring a doctoral thesis
(Day 2)

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Critical Thinking
(09h00-16h30)

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Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

For Honours Students: Introduction to Quantitative Research
(09h00-16h00)
Postponed: Date to be confirmed

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Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 2)

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Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 3)

Developing and Measuring Socially Impactful Research
(09h00-13h00)

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Nailing the Research Question (Repeat)
(09h00-13h00)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 1)
Postponed until 10-12 July

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 2)
Postponed until 10-12 July

Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Analysis in R and Excel
(Day 1)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 3)
Postponed until 10-12 July

Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Analysis in R and Excel
(Day 2)

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Youth Day

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Writing for Publications in Accredited Journals
(Day 1)

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Writing for Publications in Accredited Journals
(Day 2)

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Data Management and Data Analysis
(Day 1)

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Data Management and Data Analysis
(Day 2)

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2023 MSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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Qualitative Data Analysis (Repeat)
(09h00-15h00)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 1)

2022 DSP Cohort Support
Module 1 (Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 2)

2022 DSP Cohort Support
Module 1 (Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 3)

2022 DSP Cohort Support
Module 1 (Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 4)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 5)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 1)

2022 MSP Cohort Support
Module 1 (Closed Session)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 2)

2022 MSP Cohort Support
Module 1 (Closed Session)

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Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 3)

2022 MSP Cohort Support
Module 1 (Closed Session)

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General Linear Models (Using R and Excel)
(Day 1)

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General Linear Models (Using R and Excel)
(Day 2)

Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS)
18 July-18 August 2023
(5 weeks)

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Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

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Master’s and Doctoral Examination (HSS)
(Day 1)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

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Master’s and Doctoral Examination (HSS)
(Day 2)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

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Coding Qualitative Data (Repeat)
(09h00-16h30)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS)
18 July-18 August 2023
(5 weeks)

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Repeated measures ANOVAs, MANOVAs and ANCOVAs (Using R and Excel)
(Day 1)

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Repeated measures ANOVAs, MANOVAs and ANCOVAs (Using R and Excel)
(Day 2)

The Role of Literature in a Master’s dissertation/Doctoral thesis
(Day 1)

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Facets of Gender-Based Violence within the university space
(10h00-11h30)

The Role of Literature in a Master’s dissertation/Doctoral thesis
(Day 2)

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Planning a research journey for a career with impact
(Day 1)

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Planning a research journey for a career with impact
(Day 2)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS)
18 July-18 August 2023
(5 weeks)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS)
18 July-18 August 2023
(5 weeks)

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Writing Skills for Academic Articles (Repeat)
(Day 1)

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Writing Skills for Academic Articles (Repeat)
(Day 2)

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Research Ethics & Integrity (Including Plagiarism) (Repeat)
(09h00-16h00)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS)
18 July-18 August 2023
(5 weeks)

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National Women's Day

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS)
18 July-18 August 2023
(5 weeks)

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Postgraduate Orientation
(Semester 2)
(Day 1)

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Postgraduate Orientation
(Semester 2)
(Day 2)

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Postgraduate Orientation
(Semester 2)
(Day 3)

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From Ideation to Academic Legacy: Doctoral Skills, Researcher Strategies and Outstanding Contributions
(Day 1)

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From Ideation to Academic Legacy: Doctoral Skills, Researcher Strategies and Outstanding Contributions
(Day 2)

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From Ideation to Academic Legacy: Doctoral Skills, Researcher Strategies and Outstanding Contributions
(Day 3)

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Science Communication: writing for popular media for impact (Repeat)
(11h30-13h30)

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Planning and Managing Research (Repeat)
(09h00-13h00)

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Identifying Predatory Journals
(09h00-13h00)

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For Honours Students: Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 1)

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For Honours Students: Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 2)

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For Honours Students: Proposal Writing, Research Design and Thesis Writing (Repeat)
(Day 3)

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Supervising Multi-/Inter-/Trans-disciplinary Studies
(Day 1)

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Supervising Multi-/Inter-/Trans-disciplinary Studies
(Day 2)

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2022 MSP and DSP Cohort Support
Module 2 (Closed Session)

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2022 MSP and DSP Cohort Support
Module 2 (Closed Session)

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2022 MSP and DSP Cohort Support
Module 2 (Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 1)

2023 MSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 2)

2023 MSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 3)

2023 MSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 4)

2023 MSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 5)

2023 MSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Advanced Regression Analysis using SPSS
(Day 1)

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Advanced Regression Analysis using SPSS
(Day 2)

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Online Research Professional Training Session (Repeat)
(13h00-14h00)

Fundamentals of coding within Atlas.ti v23 (Repeat)
(Day 1)

Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

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Fundamentals of coding within Atlas.ti v23 (Repeat)
(Day 2)

Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 2)

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Fundamentals of coding within Atlas.ti v23 (Repeat)
(Day 3)

Pre-Data Collection Course
(Day 3)

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Heritage Day

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Public Holiday

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Research Design and Methods (Repeat)
(Day 1)

Writing Bootcamp (George Campus)
(Day 1)

28

Research Design and Methods (Repeat)
(Day 2)

Writing Bootcamp (George Campus)
(Day 2)

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Research Design and Methods (Repeat)
(Day 3)

Writing Bootcamp (George Campus)
(Day 3)

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Online Grant Formulation and Writing using the special focus of European Union (EU) Funding
(Day 1)

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Online Grant Formulation and Writing using the special focus of European Union (EU) Funding
(Day 2)

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Online Grant Formulation and Writing using the special focus of European Union (EU) Funding
(Day 3)

Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course (Repeat)
5 October-2 November 2023
(5 weeks)

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Online Grant Formulation and Writing using the special focus of European Union (EU) Funding
(Day 4)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course (Repeat)
5 October-2 November 2023
(5 weeks)

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SOGIESC Training
(10h00-11h30)

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Online Guiding the theoretical framework and structuring a doctoral thesis (Repeat)
(Day 1)

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Online Guiding the theoretical framework and structuring a doctoral thesis (Repeat)
(Day 2)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course (Repeat)
5 October-2 November 2023
(5 weeks)

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Writing Retreat for Academics
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat for Academics
(Day 2)

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Writing Retreat for Academics
(Day 3)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat for Academics
(Day 4)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 2)

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Writing Retreat for Academics
(Day 5)

Post-Data Collection Course
(Day 3)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course (Repeat)
5 October-2 November 2023
(5 weeks)

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Statistical Methods for Data Science and Analytics using R
(Day 1)

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Statistical Methods for Data Science and Analytics using R
(Day 2)

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Statistical Methods for Data Science and Analytics using R
(Day 3)

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Mentoring and Developing the Next Generation of Researchers
(10h00-12h00)

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Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course (Repeat)
5 October-2 November 2023
(5 weeks)

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Supervising Cohort Group Studies
(Day 1)

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Supervising Cohort Group Studies
(Day 2)

Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision (SPS) Course (Repeat)
5 October-2 November 2023
(5 weeks)

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Article Writing for Novice Authors (Repeat)
(Day 1)

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Article Writing for Novice Authors (Repeat)
(Day 2)

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2023 MSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

30

2023 MSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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2023 MSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

2023 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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Day of Reconciliation

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Christmas Day

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Day of Goodwill

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