African Doctoral Academy
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Previous Schools

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Hybrid ​Summer School 2024

​29 January ​ - 16 February

Course 1: Fundamentals of Grant Proposal Writing: The crucial role of research impact in securing funding
- Ms Riana Coetsee (Research Management & Skills Training Consultant, SA)
Course 2: Developing Transferable Skills: Personal and professional competencies beyond your doctorate
- Dr Kerstin Lange (Universität Hamburg, Hamburg Research Academy, Germany)​

Course 3: Conducting a Literature Review: The key to a successful thesis
- Dr Alet Olivier (Freelance academic and plagiarism consultant, SA)

Course 4: AI and Scientific Research: Issues, debates & opportunities  
- Dr Sonja Strydom (Stellenbosch University, SA)

Course 5: The Quantitative PhD: From philosophy to study design, data analysis and reporting 
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)

Course 6: "The Ultimate Research Supervisor" (Module 1, Module 2, Module 3)
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK)

Course 7: Good Practice in Postgraduate Research Supervision: Developing effective supervision practices face-to-face and remotely (Module 1)
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK) 

Course 8: Demystifying Conceptual Frameworks and Theoretical Perspectives for Research and Writing (Module 2)
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK) 

Course 9: Feedback on Postgraduate Academic Writing: Dialogues, practices and insights for students and supervisors (Module 3)​
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK) 

Course 10: Project Management for Researchers
- Prof Joubert van Eeden (Stellenbosch University, SA)

Course 11: How to Argue and Write an Effective Proposal for your Master's or Doctorate
- Ms Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University, Writing Lab, SA)

Course 12: Mixed Methods: From Design towards practical implementation
- Prof Sarah Howie (Stellenbosch University, SA)
- Prof Tony Onwuegbuzie (University of Cambridge, UK)
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA) 

Course 13: Academic Writing for Publications: An i​ntroduction
- Prof Tony Onwuegbuzie (University of Cambridge, UK)

Course 14: Qualitative Research Design and Implementaion: Principles and practices
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)

Course 15: Preparing for the PhD: First steps towards doctoral success
- Dr Nicoline Herman (Stellenbosch University, SA)
-​ Prof Sus​an van Schalkwyk (Stellenbosch University, SA) 

Course 16: Effective Academic Writing for Master's and Doctoral Candidates 
- Ms Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University, Writing Lab, SA​)​

Hybrid ​Spring School 2023

Week 1: 4 - 8 September​ & Week 2: 2 - 4 October​

Course 1: The Productive Doctorate
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Course 2: Effective Academic Writing for Master's and Doctoral Students ​
- Ms Selene Delport (Writing Lab, SU​)​

Course 3: Grant Proposal Writing: How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal​​
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU​)​​

Course 4: Spotlight on Supervision: How to Build a Constructive Relationship With Your Supervisor Right From the Beginning 
- Dr Kerstin Lange (Universität Hamburg, Hamburg Research Academy, Germany​)​​


       Summ​er School 2023           Hybrid Winter School 2023​  

     18 January - 3 February​                         3 - 21 July 




Course 1​: Fundamentals of research design and methods 
- Prof Tim Guetterman ​​(University of Michigan, USA & SU)
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Course 2: Conducting a Literature Review: The key to a successful thesis ​​
- Dr Alet Olivier (Freelance Academic and Plagiarism Consultant​)​

Course 3: Project Management Principles: Planning and execution for your PhD 
- Prof Joubert van Eeden (Stellenbosch University)

Course 4: Preparing for the PhD: First steps towards doctoral success​
- Dr Nicoline Herman (Stellenbosch University)
- Prof Susan van Schalkwyk (Stellenbosch University​)

Course 5: Academic Writing Skills for Doctoral Students
- Ms Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University)

Course 6: Introduction to ATLAS.ti v9.1.5 (Windows version) 
- Dr Lauren Wildschut ​(Stellenbosch University)​​​

Course 7​: The Fundamentals of​ Grant Proposal Writing   
- Ms Riana Coetsee (Research Management & Skills Training Consultant)

Course 8: ​Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau Public​
- Ms Marie Roux (Stellenbosch University)​

Course 9: How to Argue and Write an Effective Proposal for your Master’s or Doctorate
- Ms ​Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University)​

Course 10: Advanced Qualitative Research Design and Implementation
- Prof  Wayne A. Babchuk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)

Course 11​​: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Steenkamp (Stellenbosch University) (SU)​

Course 12​​: Good Practice in Postgraduate Research Supervision: On and off campus
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK)​

Course 1​: Research Ethics: Understanding the ethical decision-making process in the planning and execution of research (online)​ ​​ 
- Dr Henriȅtte Van den Berg​ (University of the Free State, South Africa, SA)

Course 2: Statistics Revisited: All you need to know to successfully analyse and present your data (in-person)​
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin)

Course 3: Crafting an Article Out of your Thesis: Writing and publishing in the final phases of the doctorate (in-person) 
- ​Prof Ruth Albertyn (Stellenbosch University, SA)

Course 4​: The Productive PhD: Driving insights, overcoming blocks & making progress (in-person)​   ​
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St Gallen, Switzerland)

Course 5: ​The Doctoral Writing Journey from A-Z: Becoming a postgraduate research writer (in-person)​
- Dr Alet Olivier (Freelance academic and consultant, SA)​

Course 6: Introduction to ATLAS.ti for Data Analysis (online)
Dr Lauren Wildschut (Stellenbosch University, SA)

Course 7: Evolving as a Digital Scholar: Active blended teaching, learning and researching in a digital world (online)
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium), Dr Sonja Strydom (Stellenbosch University, SA), Dr Jan Petrus Bosman (Stellenbosch University, SA) & Ms Magriet de Villiers (Stellenbosch University, SA) 

Course 8​​: Introduction to Qualitative Research Design and Methodology (in-person)
- ​Prof Wayne A. Babchuk (University of Nebrask-Lincoln, USA)

Course 9​​: Good Practice in Postgraduate Research Supervision: On and off campus (in-person)
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK)​​

Course 10​​: How to Argue and Write an Effective Literature Review for your Master’s or Doctorate (in-person)
- ​​Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University, SA) ​

Course 11​​: The Fundamentals of Grant Proposal Writing (online)
- Riana Coetsee (Research Managements & Skills Training Consultant​​, SA)​

Course 12​​:Project Management Principles: Planning and execution for your doctorate (online)
- ​​​​Prof Joubert Van Eeden (Setellenbosch University, SA)​

Course 13​​: Grounded Theo​ry: Methodology , principles and practices​ (in-person)
- ​​Prof Wayne A. Babchuk (University of Nebrask-Lincoln, USA)

Course 14​​: Academic Writing Skills for Doctoral Students (in-person)
- ​​Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University, SA)

Course 15​​: Grounding for Doctoral Research​ (in-person)
- Prof Sarah Howie, Dr Mmampho Gogela-Smith and Prof​​ Ruth Albertyn (Stellenbosch University, SA)​

​Online Autumn School 2022

28 March - 5 April

Course 1: Academic writing skills for doctoral candidates
- Ms Selene Delport (Writing Lab, SU​)​
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Course 2​​: The systematic review
- Dr Lara Skelly (Loughborough University, UK) and Mr Kirchner van Deventer (SU)​

Course 3: Grant writing fundamentals
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU​)​

Online Summ​er School 2022

12 January - 4 February​

Hybrid Winter School 2022

29 June - 15 July

Course 1​: Fundamentals of research design and methods 
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)

Course 2: Creating a successful dissertation
- Dr Layla Cassim​ (ERS Consultants)

Course 3: Good research practice: Research ethics and beyond 
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)

Course 4: Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Ms Deborah Skinstad​ (SU​)

Course 5: Scientific communication: Article writing and giving presentations
- Prof John Creemers (KU Leuven, Belgium​)
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU, TV Presenter & Producer, Media Coach​)

Course 6: The quantitative PhD: ​​​From philosophy to study design, data analysis and reporting
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)​​

Course 7​: The systematic review   
- Dr Lara Skelly (SU)

Course 8: Conducting a literature review: A mixed methods review
- Prof Anthony (Tony) Onwuegbuzie (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, University of Johannesburg and University of South Africa)

Course 9: Advanced qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Ms Deborah Skinstad​ (SU​)

Course 10: The productive PhD
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

Course 11​​: Introduction to ATLAS.ti v9 (Windows version)
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)​

Course 12​​: Basic statistical analysis using Python
- Prof Kanshukan Rajaratnam (SU)​

Course 13: Academic writing for publications: An introduction​
- Prof Anthony (Tony) Onwuegbuzie (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, University of Johannesburg and University of South Africa)

Course 14Writing and publishing an article in the final phases of the PhD
- Prof Ruth Albertyn (SU) 

​Co​urse 1​: Fundamentals of research design and methods 
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)

Course 2: Research publication and presentation: ​​Principles and practice​s
- Prof Leslie Swartz (SU)

Course 3: Project management principles: Planning and execution for your PhD 
- Dr Joubert Van Eeden (SU​​)

Course 4: A quick start to data visualisation with Tableau Public
Ms Marie Roux​ (SU​)

Course 5: Preparing for the PhD
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants​)
- Dr Nicoline Herman (SU​)

Course 6: Teaching in the digital world: The use of blended active learning strategies
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium​)​​
- Dr Sonja Strydom, Ms Elzette le Roux & Ms Margriet de Villiers (SU)​​​

Course 7​: Introduction to quantitative research design and methodology   
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)

Course 8: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy-Lee Steenekamp (SU)

Course 9: Advanced qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Ms Deborah Skinstad​ (SU​)

Course 10: Supervising the PhD by publication
- Prof Liezel Frick & Dr Sonja Strydom (SU)​​

Course 11Writing and publishing an article in the final phases of the PhD
- Prof Ruth Albertyn (SU) 

Course 12​​: How to argue and write an effective proposal for your Masters or Doctorate
- Ms Selene Delport (Writing Lab, SU)​








Online Autumn School 2021

​3 - 10 May


Course 1: Graphics with R: ​Introduction to ggplot2
- Prof An Carbonez (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 2​​: Introduction to ATLAS.ti v9 (Windows version)
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)​

Course 3: Academic writing skills for doctoral candidates
- Ms Selene Delport (Writing Lab, SU​)​

Online Summer School 2021​​

13 January - 5 February

Online Winter School 2021

19 July - 13 August

Course 1​: Fundamentals of research design and methods 
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)

Course 2: Scientific communication: Article writing and giving presentations
- Prof John Creemers (KU Leuven, Belgium​)
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU, TV Presenter & Producer, Media Coach​)
 
Course 3: Introduction to quantitative research design and methodology
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU​)​
 
Course 4: Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Ms Deborah Skinstad​ (SU)

Course 5: Preparing for the PhD
- Dr Layla Cassim​ (ERS Consultants)
- Dr Nicoline Herman​ (SU​)

Course 6: Advanced qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Ms Deborah Skinstad​ (SU​)

Course 7​: The productive PhD
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Course 8: The quantitative PhD: ​​​From philosophy to study design, data analysis and reporting
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)​

Course 9: Mixed Methods research design
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)

Course 10: Good research practice: Research ethics and beyond 
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)

Course 11: Applying scenario planning as a research method and thinking tool
- Dr Njeri Mwagiru​ (Institute for Futures Research, SU)
- Ms Doris Viljoen (Institute for Futures Research​, SU​)​

Course 12: Academic writing for publications: An introduction​
- Prof Anthony (Tony) Onwuegbuzie (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, University of Johannesburg and University of South Africa)

Course 13​: The systematic review - an introduction    
- Dr Lara Skelly (SU)

Course 14: Introduction to implementation science: Understanding the implementation of practices and policies
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)​

Free Webinar: Creating an academic vision and the habits that make it a reality
- Prof Sarah Tracy​ (Arizona State University, USA)​​

Course 1​: Fundamentals of research design and methods 
Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)

Course 2: Creating a successful dissertation
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants​)
 
Course 3: Teaching in the digital world: The use of blended active learning strategies
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium)​
- Prof JP Bosman, Dr Sonja Strydom, Ms Elzette le Roux & Ms Margriet de Villiers (SU)​​​
 
Course 4: Research publication and presentation: Principles and practical steps (new)
- Prof Leslie Swartz​ (SU)

Course 5: Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (Unive​rsity of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)​

Course 6: Working with research data: Software and digital tools for applied research (new)
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)​

Course 7​: Intersecting qualitative with mixed methods research: Design and implementation
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA & SU)​
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)

Course 8: Supervising the PhD by publication
- Prof Liezel Frick and Dr Sonja Strydom (SU)

Course 9: Writing and publishing an article in the final phases of the PhD   
- Prof Ruth Albertyn (SU) ​

Course 10: The quantitative PhD: ​​​From philosophy to study design, data analysis and reporting
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)

Course 11: Grounded theory: Methodology, principles and practices
- Prof Wayne Babchuk​ (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Ms Deborah Skinstad​ (SU​)​

Course 12: Narrative action research for transformative transdisciplinary research (new)
- Dr John van Breda (SU)

Course 13​: An introduction to computer assisted qualitative data analysis software: NVivo (new)
- Prof Brigitte Smit (​University of Alberta, Canada & University of Johannesburg)





Online Spring 2020​

14 - 25 September


Online Spring Camp 2020

26 - 30 October 


Course 1​: Teaching in the digital world: The use of blended active learning strategies    
- Dr JP Bosman, Dr Sonja Strydom & Ms Magriet de Villiers (SU) 
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium) 

Course 2: Academic writing skills for doctoral candidates (new)
- Ms Selene Delport (SU​)
 
Course 3: Supervising the PhD by publication (new)
- Prof Liezel Frick and Dr Sonja Strydom (SU)
 
Course 4: Introduction to mixed methods research: A comprehensive step-by-step approach (new)
- Prof Anthony (Tony) Onwuegbuzie (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, University of Johannesburg and University of South Africa) ​

Course 1​: Writing and publishing an article in the final phases of the PhD   
- Prof Ruth Albertyn (SU) 

Course 2: Grant writing fundamentals
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU​)











S​u​mmer 2020​

6 - 17 January


Online Winter 2020​

6 - 24 July

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Course 1​: Preparing for the PhD: Considerations & planning your research project    
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants) 
- Dr Nicoline Herman (SU) 

Course 2: Design and analysis of experimental data
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)
 
Course 3: Introduction to Quantitative research design and methodology
- Prof Tim Guetterman (Creighton University, Omaha, USA & SU)
 
Course 4: Introduction to Qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA) ​

Course 5: Essentials for R
- Prof An Carbonez (KU Leuven, Belgium)
 
Course 6: Data management and working with quantitative data 
- Prof Henry Braun (Boston College, USA)
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Course 7: Design your academic future
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (St Gallen University, Switzerland) 

Course 8: Grounded Theory: Methodology, principles and practices
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)

Course 9: Confident public speaking
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU, TV Presenter & Producer, Media Coach)
 
Course 10: Good research practice: Research ethics and beyond 
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland​)
 
Course 11: Fundamentals of publishing
- Prof Leslie Swartz (SU)

Course 12: Grant writing fundamentals 
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU)

Course 13: MAXQDA Software for qualitative and mixed methods analysis
- Prof Tim Guetterman (Creighton University, Omaha, USA & SU)

Course 14: Scientific Communication: How to write an article, present a poster, design slides and give and oral presentation
- Prof John Creemers (KU Leuven, Belgium) & Ms Vicky Davis (SU, TV Presenter & Producer, Media Coach)
 
Course 15: The Productive PhD: Creating structure, gaining clarity and overcoming blocks
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (St Gallen University, Switzerland)
 
Course 16: Advanced qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
 
Course 17: Teaching in the digital world: The use of blended active learning strategies
- Dr JP Bosman, Dr Sonja Strydom & Ms Mine de Klerk (SU)
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 18: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)  

Course 19: Mixed Methods research design
- Prof Tim Guetterman (Creighton University, Omaha, USA & SU)

Course 20: Writing and publishing an article during the final phases of the PhD
- Dr Ruth Albertyn & Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruin (SU)​
 
Course 21: Introduction to ATLAS.ti for ​qualitative data analysis
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)

Course 1​: The systematic review - an introduction    
- Dr Lara Skelly (SU) (presented twice)

Course 2: Introduction to Quantitative research design and methodology
- Prof Tim Guetterman (Ann Arbour, University of Michigan, USA​)
 
Course 3: Preparing for your PhD: Considerations & planning your research project
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
Dr Nicoline Herman (SU)
 
Course 4: Introduction to Qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Assisted by Ms Deborah Skinstad (SU)​

Course 5: Statistics revisited: All you need to know to successfully analyse and present your data
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College, Dublin University, Ireland)





















































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Spring 2019

14 - 16 October​ ​

Course 1: Designing and collecting data using interviews, observations and questionnaires: A practical research experience
- Prof Sarah Howie (SU), Prof Donna Podems (University of Johannesburg & Michigan State University) & Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)​

Su​mmer 2019

​3 - 18 January

Winter 2019

27 June - 12 July


​Course 1: Creating a successful dissertation.
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
 
Course 2: Preparing for the PhD: A road map for your dissertation    
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants) 
- Dr Nicoline Herman (SU) 
- Dr Marina Joubert (SU) 
 
Course 3: Introduction to quantitative research design and methodology
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA).
 
Course 4: Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA) ​

Course 5: The productive PhD: creating structure, gaining clarity and overcoming blocks
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St. Gallen, Switzerland)
 
Course 6: Writing and publishing an article during the final phases of the PhD 
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
- Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruin (SU)

Course 7: Doctoral supervision for novice supervisors
- Prof Jan Botha (SU) 
- Prof Leslie Swartz (SU) ​

Course 8: Essentials for "R" - an introduction
- Prof An Carbonez (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 9: Ethics for real world research within a range of settings 
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) (new)
 
Course 10: Grant writing fundamentals 
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU)
 
Course 11: Project management principles: Planning and Execution for your PhD
- Dr Joubert van Eeden (SU)

Course 12: Fundamentals of publishing 
- Prof Leslie Swartz (SU) (new)

Course 13: Fundamentals of instrument and questionnaire design
- Prof Sarah Howie (SU) (new)

Course 14: Design and analysis of experimental data
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) (new)
 
Course 15: Mixed methods in research design
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
 
Course 16: The digital scholar
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Dr JP Bosman (SU)
 
Course 17: Effective scientific communication: presenting a poster, planning an article, and giving an oral presentation
- Prof John Creemers (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU)

Course 18: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)  
 
Course 19: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)
Course 1: Creating a successful dissertation.
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
 
Course 2: Preparing for the PhD: A road map for your dissertation    
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants) 
- Dr Nicoline Herman (SU) 
 
Course 3: Introduction to Quantitative research design and methodology
- Prof Tim Guetterman (Creighton University, Omaha, USA).
 
Course 4: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)

Course 5: Introduction to Qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA) ​
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Course 6: Writing and publishing an article during the final phases of the PhD 
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
- Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruin (SU)

Course 7: Confident public speaking 
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU, Presenter & Producer, Media Coach) (new)

Course 8: Turning your Masters thesis into journal article(s): Learning by doing 
- Prof Josephine Musango (SU) (new)

Course 9: Good research practice: Research ethics and beyond 
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) (new)

Course 10: Project management principles: Planning and Execution for your PhD
- Dr Joubert van Eeden (SU)

Course 11: Grant writing fundamentals 
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU)

Course 12: Doing case study research: Discourse, design and direction 
- Prof Peter Rule (SU) (new)

Course 13: Design and analysis of experimental data
- Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)

Course 14: Teaching in the digital world: The use of blended active learning strategies
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium) (new)
- Dr JP Bosman (SU)

Course 15: Intersecting Qualitative with Mixed Methods research: Design and implementation
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)
- Prof Tim Guetterman (Creighton University, Omaha, USA)

Course 16: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Prof Brigitte Smit (UNISA)​​

Course 17: Doctoral supervision for novice supervisors
- Prof Jan Botha (SU) 
- Prof Leslie Swartz (SU) ​







Summer 2018

4 - 19 January

Winter 2018

2 - 13 July


Course 1: Creating a successful dissertation.
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
 
Course 2: Preparing for the PhD: A road map for your dissertation    
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants) 
- Dr Nicoline Herman (SU) 
 
Course 3: Introduction to quantitative research design and methodology
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
 
Course 4: Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology
- Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA) ​
 
Course 5: Essentials for "R" - an introduction
- Prof An Carbonez (KU Leuven, Belgium)
 
Course 6: Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Susanne Friese (Max Planck Institute, Germany)
 
Course 7: Introduction to SPSS 
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
 
Course 8: Writing and publishing an article during the final phases of the PhD 
- Dr Ruth Albertyn
- Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruin (SU)
 
Course 9: Doctoral supervision: A theory-based and practical course for new and experienced supervisors
- Prof Jan Botha (SU) 
 
Course 10: Grant writing fundamentals 
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU)
 
Course 11: Project management principles: Planning and Execution for your PhD
- Mr Joubert van Eeden (SU)
 
Course 12: Mixed methods research design
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
 
Course 13: The productive PhD: Applying innovative thinking in research
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St Gallen, Switzerland)
 
Course 14: Scientific article writing for novice writers in the life sciences
- Dr Maarten Ghequire (KU Leuven, Belgium)
 
Course 15: Effective scientific communication: Presenting a poster, writing an article, and giving an oral presentation
- Prof John Creemers (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU)
 
Course 16: The Digital Scholar: Using emerging and multimedia technologies to further your research and teaching projects
- Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Dr JP Bosman (SU)
 
Course 17: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)
 
Course 18: Intermediary SPSS - Between a novice and an expert
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)  
Course 1: Creating a successful dissertation.
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)

 Course 2: Preparing for the PhD: A road map for your dissertation
-Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
 -Dr Nicoline Herman (SU)

 Course 3: ​Conducting original research in unique multicultural and multilingual settings (new)
 -Dr Mike Fetters (University of Michigan)

  Course 4: Introduction to quantitative research design and methodology
-Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)

 Course 5: Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology
 -Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)

 Course 6: Introduction to SPSS
-Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)

 Course 7: Essentials for "R" - an introduction
 -Dr Koen Plevoets (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 8: Grant writing fundamentals
 -Ms Riana Coetsee (SU)

 Course 9: The systematic review (new)
-Dr Lara Skelly (SU)

 Course 10: Project management principles: planning and e​​xecution for your PhD 
 -Dr Joubert van Eeden (SU)

 Course 11: Introduction to the design and execution of real world experimental and intervention studies (new)
-Prof Catherine Comiskey (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)

 Course 12: Intersecting qualitative with mixed methods research, design and implementation (new)
 -Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)
-Prof Wayne Babchuk (University of Ne​braska, Lincoln, USA)

 Course 13: Designing, doing and publishing Case Studies
-Prof Michael Gibbert (Universita' della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland)

 Course 14: The digital scholar
-Prof Wim van Petegem (KU Leuven)
-Dr JP Bosman (SU)

 Course 15: Doctoral supervision for novice supervisors
-Prof Jan Botha (SU)

Course 16: Writing and publishing an article during the final phases of the PhD (Closed)​
-Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
-Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruin (SU)

Course 17: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
-Prof Brigitte Smit (UNISA)


Summer 2017

9 - 20 January

Winter 2017

26 June - 7 July 

Course 1: Intro to Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS.ti, Version 8
- Dr Susanne Friese (QuaRK Inst, Germany)

Course 2: Writing and Publishing an Article-Advanced article writing workshop
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
- Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruyn (SU)

Course 3: Preparing for the PhD - a Roadmap for your Dissertation
- Prof Susan Van Schalkwyk (SU)
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)

Course 4: Doctoral Supervision
- Prof Jan Botha (SU)

Course 5: The Start-to-Finish Guide to Research Projects for new Life and Agri-Scientists (new)
- Prof Jan Paeshuyse (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 6: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)

Course 7: Interviewing and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Prof Max Bergman (University of Basel, Switzerland)

Course 8: Intermediary SPSS – Between a novice and an expert
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)

Course 9: Designing a Mixed Methods Research study
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)

Course 10: Scientific Communication: Article Writing and Giving Oral Presentations
- Prof John Creemers (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU)

Course 11: The digital scholar: Using emerging and multimedia technologies
- Prof Wim Van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Dr JP Bosman (SU)

Course 12: Trans-Disciplinary Research Methods, Focus on food and sustainability 
- TsamaHub (SPL, SU)

Course 13: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Learning For delegates in Education Studies
- Prof Aslam Fataar (SU)

Course 14: Methodology in Biomedical Research (new)
- Prof Przemko Tylzanowski (KU Leuven, Belgium)
 

Course 1: Mixed Methods Research Design: A practical introduction to Mixed Methods Research
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA)​

Course 2: Essential tools for “R” – an introduction
- Prof Koen Plevoets (Flames, KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 3: Preparing for the PhD - a Roadmap for your Dissertation
- Prof Susan Van Schalkwyk (SU)
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)

Course 4: Designing, doing and publishing Case Studies
- Prof Michael Gibbert (University of Lugano, Switzerland)

Course 5: The Digital Scholar: Using emerging and multimedia technologies to further your research and teaching projects
- Prof Wim Van Petegem (KU Leuven, Belgium)

Course 6: Becoming a University Lecturer: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- Prof Magda Fourie-Malherbe (SU)
- Prof Eli Bitzer (SU)
- Dr Sonja Strydom (SU)

Course 7: Writing and Publishing an article during the final phases of the PhD
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
- Dr Christel Troskie-De Bruin (SU)

Course 8: Designing and Implementing Qualitative Research
- Dr Wayne Babchuk (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)

Course 9: The Productive PhD – Creating structure, gaining clarity and overcoming blocks
- Dr Sebastian Kernbach (University of St Gallen, Switzerland)

Course 10: Doctoral Supervision: Theory-based and Practical Course for New and Experienced PhD Supervisors
- Prof Jan Botha (SU)

Course 11: Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS.ti (Version 8 *new)
- Prof Brigitte Smit (UNISA)

Course 12: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
 




Summer 2016

11 - 22 January

Winter 2016

​27 June -  8 July

Course 1: Comparative research designs and methods
- Prof Dirk Berg-Schlosser (Phillips University Marburg)

Course 2: The art of scientific writing - Writing a proposal, paper, dissertation or thesis in an attractive and efficient manner
- Dr Claudius van de Vijver (Wageningen University, Netherlands)
- Dr Joy de Jong (Wageningen University, Netherlands)

Course 3: Preparing for the PhD
- Prof Susan van Schalkwyk (SU)
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
- Selene Delport (SU)

Course 4: Writing and publishing an article during the course of the doctorate
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)

Course 5: Inter-disciplinary doctoral supervision
- Prof Alice Pell (Cornell University, USA)

Course 6: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)

Course 7: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)

Course 8: Interviewing and qualitative data analysis
- Prof Max Bergman (Basel University, Switzerland)

Course 9: Communicating your research to policy makers, funders and the wider audience
- Ms Riana Coetsee (SU)
- Dr Marina Joubert (SU)
- Ms Vicky Davis (SU)

Course 10: Doctoral supervision
- Prof Jan Botha (SU)

Course 11: Survey methods and sampling
- Jan Vorster (SU)

Course 12: Transdisciplinary research methods
- TsamaHUB (SPL, SU)

Course 13: Statistics and data analysis with SPSS
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)

Course 14: Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Susanne Friese (QuARC, Germany)

Course 1: Action Research for Development
- Dr M. Ngaiza (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

Course 2: Teaching and Learning Higher Education
- Prof Eli Bitzer (SU)
- Prof Magda Fourie-Malherbe (SU)
- Dr Sonja Strydom (SU)

Course 3: Preparing for the PhD
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
- Prof Susan van Schalkwyk (SU)
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)​

Course 4: Introduction to ATLAS.ti - Version 7
- Dr Brigitte Smit (UNISA)

Course 5: Curriculum Knowledge Selection and Pedagogical Justice
- Prof Aslam Fataar (SU)

Course 6: Intro to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)

Course 7: Mixed Methods in Research Design
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA)

Course 8: Leading a Research Project
- Prof Desjardins (Polytechnic Montreal)

Course 9: Writing and Publishing an Article during the Course of the Doctorate
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
- Dr Christel Troskie-de Bruin (SU)

Course 10: Doctoral Supervision
- Prof Jan Botha (SU)

Course 11: Designing, Doing and Publishing Case Studies
- Prof Michael Gibbert (Lugano University, Switzerland)

Course 12: Transdisciplinary Research
- TsamaHub (SPL, SU)






Summer 2015

12 - 23 January

Winter 2015

​29 June - 10 July

Course 1: Preparation and research design for a research or PhD project
- Prof Max Bergman (University of Basel)
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS 
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
 
Course 3: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)
 
Course 4: Doctoral supervision for inter-disciplinary research
- Dr Alice Pell (Cornell University, USA)
 
Course 5: Interviewing and qualitative data analysis 
- Prof Max Bergman (University of Basel)
 
Course 6: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)
 
Course 7: Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Susanne Friese (QuaRC, Germany)
 
Course 8: Survey methods and sampling 
- Mr Jan Vorster (SU)
 
Course 9: Doctoral supervision
- Prof Jan Botha (SU)
 












Course 1: Considerations and planning for your research project: Preparing for the PhD
- Prof Susan van Schalkwyk (SU)
- Dr Sylvia Croese (SU)
- Dr Layla Cassim (ERS Consultants)
 
 Course 2: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
 
Course 3: Designing, doing and publishing case studies
- Prof Michael Gibbert (University of Lugano)
 
Course 4: Doctoral supervision
- Prof Jan Botha (SU)
 
Course 5:  Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Prof Brigitte Smit (UNISA)
 
Course 6: Becoming a university lecturer - Teaching and learning in higher education
- Prof Magda Fourie-Malherbe (SU)
- Prof Eli Bitzer (SU)
 
Course 7: Transdisciplinary research methods
- Presented in collaboration with the TsamaHUB, (SPL, SU)
 
Course 8: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)
 
Course 9: Efficient & effective academic development
- Dr. Claudius vande Vijver (Wageningen University)
- Dr Barend van den Broek (Wageningen University)
 
Course 10: Writing and publishing an article during the course of the doctorate
- Dr Ruth Albertyn (SU)
 
Course 11: Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Susanne Friese (QuaRC, Germany)​  ​

Summer 2014

13 - 24 January 2014

Winter 2014

23 June - 4 July

 
Course 1: Methodological preparation for your PhD
- Dr Johann Mouton (SU)

Course 2: Research designs in the social sciences 
- Prof Max Bergman (SU)

​Course 3: Introduction to SPSS 
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)

Course 4: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)

Course 5: Case study research
- Prof Werner Patzelt (Technical University Dresden)
 
Course 6: Survey methods and sampling
- Mr Jan Vorster (SU)
 
Course 7: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)
 
 Course 8: Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
- Dr Susanne Friese (QUARC, Germany) 
 
Course 9: Grounded theory 
- Prof Werner Patzelt (Technical University Dresden)
 
Course 10: Interviewing techniques and analyses
- Prof Max Bergman (University of Basel)
 
Course 11: Certificate course for doctoral supervisors
- Dr Johann Mouton (SU)
 
 Course 1: Research designs in the social sciences 
Dr Johann Mouton (SU)
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS 
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
 
Course 3: Using ICT for PhD studies 
- Various presenters, (SU)
 
Course 4: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)
 
Course 5: Academic writing skills
Language Lab (SU)
 
Course 6: Certificate course for doctoral supervisors 
Dr Johann Mouton (SU)














Summer 2013

14 - 25 January

Winter 2013

24 June - 5 July

 
Course 1: Research designs in the social sciences 
- Dr Johann Mouton (SU)
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS 
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)
 
Course 3: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU) 
 
Course 4: Introduction to survey methods and sampling
- Mr Jan Vorster (SU)
 
Course 5: Comparative research designs and comparative methods - an overview
- Prof Dirk Berg-Schlosser (Philipps University Marburg)
 
Course 6: Introduction to multivariate statistics
- Prof Bernhard Kittel (University of Vienna)
 
Course 7: "No real gap": Epistemological foundations of qualitative and quantitative research
- Prof Werner Patzelt (Technical University Dresden)
 
Course 8: Designing, doing and publishing Case Studies 
- Prof Michael Gibbert (University of Lugano)
 
Course 9: Evaluation Research 
- Dr Johann Mouton, (SU)
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)
 
Course 10: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)
 
Course 11: Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Dr Susanne Friese (QUARC, Germany)
 
Course 12: Interview techniques and analyses 
- Prof Max Bergman (University of Basel)
 
Course 13: Multiple regression analysis: diagnostics and specifications
- Prof Bernhard Kittel (University of Vienna)
 
Course 14: Qualitative Comparative Analysis
- Prof Dirk Berg-Schlosser (Philipps University Marburg)
 
Course 15: Doing grounded theory – based on observation, interviewing, and evidence from documents
- Prof Werner Patzelt (Technical University Dresden)
 
Course 1: Methodological preparation for your PhD
- Dr Johann Mouton (SU)
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS
- Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp (SU)
 
Course 3: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (SU)
 
Course 4: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS 
- Dr Nelius Boshoff (SU)
 
Course 5: Designing, doing and publishing Case Studies
- Prof Michael Gibbert (University of Lugano)
 
Course 6: Academic Writing Skills 
- Writing Lab (SU)
 
































Summer 2012

9 - 20 January

Winter 2012

25 June - 6 July

 
Course 1: Methodological preparation for your PhD
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS 
- Cindy Lee Steenekamp & Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 3: Interview techniques and analyses 
- Max Bergman, University of Basel, Switzerland
 
Course 4: Advanced Qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Susanne Friese, Qualitative Research and Consulting (QUARC)
 
Course 5: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS 
- Cindy Lee Steenekamp, Stellenbosch University
- Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 6: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Brigitte Smit, UNISA 
 
Course 7: Introduction to survey methods and sampling 
- Jan Vorster, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 8: Epistemological approaches to the social sciences 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 

 
Course 1: Methodological preparation for your PhD 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS 
- Cindy Lee Steenekamp, Stellenbosch University 
- Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University 
 
Course 3: Interview techniques and analyses 
- Max Bergman, University of Basel, Switzerland
 
Course 4: Advanced Qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Susanne Friese, Qualitative Research and Consulting (QUARC)
 
Course 5: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS 
- Cindy Lee Steenekamp, Stellenbosch University
- Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 6: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Brigitte Smit, UNISA 
 
Course 7: Introduction to survey methods and sampling 
- Jan Vorster, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 8: Epistemological approaches to the social sciences 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 

Summer 2011

17 - 28 January

Winter 2011

27 June - 8 July

 
Course 1: Comparative research design and configurational comparative methods 
- Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Philipps University Marburg
 
Course 2: Multiple regression analysis 
- Kittel – Carl von Ossietzky, University of Oldenburg
 
Course 3: Mixed-methods design 
- Max Bergman, University of Basel
 
Course 4: Basic course on quantitative data analysis using SPSS 
- Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 5: Introduction to research designs in the social sciences 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 6: Comparative survey design 
- Cautres, CEVIPOF, Paris
 
Course 7: Causal Analysis in Social Research: Cross-case and Case Study Approaches 
- John Gerring, Boston University
 
Course 8: Impact evaluation design 
- Louw, University of Cape Town
 
Course 9: Qualitative data analysis with Atlas.ti 
- Brigitte Smit, University of Johannesburg
 
Course 10: Epistemological paradigms in the social sciences 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 1: Methodological preparation for your PhD 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 2: Introduction to SPSS 
- Cindy Lee Steenekamp, Stellenbosch University 
- Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University 
 
Course 3: Interview techniques and analyses 
- Max Bergman, University of Basel, Switzerland
 
Course 4: Advanced Qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Susanne Friese, Qualitative Research and Consulting (QUARC)
 
Course 5: Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS 
- Cindy Lee Steenekamp, Stellenbosch University
- Nelius Boshoff, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 6: Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti 
- Brigitte Smit, UNISA 
 
Course 7: Introduction to survey methods and sampling 
- Jan Vorster, Stellenbosch University
 
Course 8: Epistemological approaches to the social sciences 
- Johann Mouton, Stellenbosch University
 





Autumn 2010 15 - 18 March ​

 
Module 1: Research designs in the social sciences 
- Presented by Johann Mouton
 
Module 2: Ethnography and critical ethnography 
- Presented by Elbie Henning
 
Module 3: Introduction to programme evaluation 
- Presented by Johann Louw
 
Module 4: Basic course on qualitative interviewing methods 
- Presented by Lauren Wildschut - Stellenbosch University
 
Module 5: Epistemological paradigms in social research
- Johann Mouton - Stellenbosch University