Calendar 2026

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Introduction to Postgraduate Supervision
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Introduction to Postgraduate Supervision
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Nailing the Research Question
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Planning and Managing Research
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Literature Review: Finding your Gap in Ten Days
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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing
(Day 1)

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing
(Day 2)

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

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NRF Thuthuka Grant Application Writing
(Day 3)

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

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

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The Research Wheel
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Building and Using a Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
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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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Writing Retreat
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 2)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 3)

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 4)

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 2)

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Writing Retreat
(Day 5)

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection and Analyses
(Day 3)

MA Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 1)

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Thematic Analysis
(09h00-16h30)

MA Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 2)

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MA Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 3)

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2026 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 1
(Closed Session)

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Good Friday

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Family Day

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Content Analysis
(09h00-16h30)

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Coding Qualitative Data
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Freedom Day

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Worker's Day

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Writing Academic Arguments
(Day 1)

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Writing Academic Arguments
(Day 2)

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Literature Review and Problem Identification
(Day 1)

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Literature Review and Problem Identification
(Day 2)

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

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

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

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Qualititative Research Designs
(09h00-13h00)

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Qualitative Data Analysis
(09h00-15h00)

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University Holiday

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Youth Day

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2026 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 2
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 1)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 2)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 3)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 4)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 5)

Honours Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 1)

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Honours Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 2)

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Honours Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 3)

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

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National Women's Day

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Public Holiday

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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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MA Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 1)

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MA Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 2)

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MA Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 3)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 1)

2026 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 2)

2026 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 3)

2026 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 4)

2026 DSP Module 3
(Closed Session)

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Writing Retreat (Repeat)
(Day 5)

Honours Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 1)

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Honours Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 2)

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Honours Students Academic Bootcamp
(Day 3)

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Heritage Day

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University Holiday

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2026 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 4
(Closed Session)

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2026 DSP Module 4
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Day of Reconciliation

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Christmas Day

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Day of Goodwill

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