UFS Centre for Graduate Support

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The Centre for Graduate Support (previously known as the Postgraduate School) aims to create an enabling environment for postgraduate students to successfully complete their studies. This is achieved through providing courses, workshops, funding and other relevant opportunities with the aim of equipping postgraduate students and staff members with the necessary research skills and resources requir

24/02/2026

Invitation to register for the Doctoral Research Writing Programme (Graduate Researcher Development Programme)

06/02/2026

📚✨ Doctoral Research Writing Programme (GRDP) 📚

Calling all first-year UFS doctoral students!

Apply now to strengthen your research writing and academic communication skills through:

✍️ One-on-one consultations
🏕️ Writing retreats
📖 Scholarly workshops
✅ Open to all disciplines
❌ Not for past/current REAP participants

📄 Submit: Motivational letter, academic record, supervisor referral, proof of registration & proposal

* Closing date: 28 Feb 2026
* Register at: https://events.ufs.ac.za/event/39635/
* Contact: Dr Pamela Makati at [email protected] or call 051 401 3174.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a researcher!

Invitation to register for the Doctoral Research Writing Programme (Graduate Researcher Development Programme)

18/09/2025

UFS-Registered Postgraduate Students, You are warmly invited to attend the National Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

The 3MT is an annual event where Master’s and PhD students rise to the challenge of presenting their entire research in just 180 seconds ⏳—making it clear, engaging, and accessible to everyone.

📅 Date: 24 October
🕘 Time: 09h00 – 15h00
📍 Venue: Albert Wessels Auditorium

Why attend?
• Be inspired by groundbreaking research
• Support your fellow postgraduates
• Experience presentations that are smart, sharp, and impactful

⚠️ Limited Space Available!
👉 Click here to reserve your seat: https://events.ufs.ac.za/e/24OCTNATIONAL3MT

18/09/2025

UFS Registered Postgraduate Students, you are warmly invited to attend the Institutional Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

The 3MT is an annual event where Master’s and PhD students rise to the challenge of presenting their entire research in just 180 seconds —making it clear, engaging, and accessible to everyone.

📅 Date: 20 October
🕘 Time: 09h00 – 15h00
📍 Venue: Albert Wessels Auditorium

Why attend?
• Be inspired by groundbreaking research
• Support your fellow postgraduates
• Experience presentations that are smart, sharp, and impactful

⚠️ Limited Space Available!
👉 Click here to reserve your seat: https://events.ufs.ac.za/e/10OCTINSTITUTIONAL