ADA Summer School 2023
18 January - 3 February 2023
Applications open!
Prep | Week 1 | Week 2 |Costs | Format | Apply |
The two and a half week long Doctoral School aims to offer high impact research design and methodology training, as well as options in academic preparedness and career development. The Schools are open to doctoral candidates (current and prospective), their supervisors and researchers.
Format: It is very important to note that these courses are presented and planned as full day synchronous sessions at Stellenbosch University. We recommend that you take leave from your daily work and other responsibilities to attend the classes and complete the assignments as required by your presenters. Your attendance will be monitored to ensure that you meet/reach the requirements for subsequent certification. All our courses will be presented in-person.
Your role: You will be responsible for pacing yourself through the workshops when busy with the prescribed exercises, synchronous sessions, and/or group work, and will have to be able to keep up. The estimated contact time required per session is presented below. These exclude morning and afternoon tea and lunch breaks. Group work is mandatory.
Please note that you can only attend one course per day, as they take place at the same time.
18 - 20 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 1 - Fundamentals of Research Design and Methods
An accessible introduction to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.
Early Bird: R6250 | Standard: R6550
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA) |Read more| |
Please note that you can only attend one course per day, as they take place at the same time.
21 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours
| 4 - Project Management Principles: Planning and execution for your PhD
Insights into how to project manage your PhD research towards timely project completion.
Early Bird: R1950 | Standard: R2150
- Prof Joubert van Eeden (Stellenbosch University)|Read more| |
Please note that each course below takes place from Monday to Friday each week: You can only attend one course per week, as they take place at the same time.
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23 - 27 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 6 - Introduction to Quantitative Research Design and Methodology
Learn the foundational elements of quantitative research methods, including data collection and analysis, and designs to apply to your projects and receive individualized instructor feedback.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Prof Tim Guetterman (University of Michigan, USA)|Read more| |
23 - 27 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
6 contact hours per day
| 7 - Academic Writing Skills for Doctoral Students
“Academic writing is no-one’s first language.” This workshop demystifies the academic writing process and offers practical strategies to help you develop your writing skills.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Ms Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University)|Read more| |
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23 - 27 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 8 - The Productive PhD: Driving insights, overcoming blocks & making progress
In this course, PhD students learn how to make progress in their research journey, how to get unstuck in difficult times and how to confidently pursue and finish the PhD. The course is valuable for all stages of the PhD journey.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Prof Sebastian Kernbach (University of St Gallen, Switzerland)|Read more| |
23 - 27 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 9 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Design and Methodology
Introduction to qualitative research design and methodology is an entry level interdisciplinary course designed for students to learn about qualitative design and implementation.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Prof Wayne A. Babchuk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)|Read more| |
23 - 27 January 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 10 - Introduction to ATLAS.ti v9.1.5 (Windows version)
This course introduces participants to some of the key functions of ATLAS.ti which are invaluable when carrying out a literature review or analysing qualitative data (photographs, interviews, open-ended survey questions and even Twitter).
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Dr Lauren Wildschut (Stellenbosch University)|Read more| |
Please note that each course below takes place from Monday to Friday each week: You can only attend one course per week, as they take place at the same time.
30 Jan - 3 Feb 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 13 - How to Argue and Write an Effective Proposal for your Master’s or Doctorate Develop your academic voice, try out different argument structures, and create a well-written research proposal. Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450- Ms Selene Delport (Stellenbosch University)|Read more| |
30 Jan - 3 Feb 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 14 - Advanced Qualitative Research Design and Implementation
Advanced Qualitative Research Design and Implementation is an interdisciplinary advanced course geared for students to improve their skills to design and conduct their own research.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Prof Wayne A. Babchuk (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)|Read more|
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30 Jan - 3 Feb 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 15 - Introduction to SPSS
Short course best suited for those interested in quantitative data analysis, but who have no prior experience with or training in SPSS.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Dr Cindy Steenkamp (Stellenbosch University)|Read more|
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30 Jan - 3 Feb 2023
08:30 - 16:30 GMT+2
8 contact hours per day
| 16 - Good Practice in Postgraduate Research Supervision: On and off campus
We will explore research and experience based good practice in postgraduate research supervision both on campus and off campus: the challenges, affordances and practical applications.
Early Bird: R8950 | Standard: R9450
- Prof Gina Wisker (University of Bath, UK)|Read more|
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Early Bird
| Standard Rate
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R8950 per week long course SU Staff and students retain this price Ends 15 December 2022 | R9450 per week long course
Ends 23 December 2022
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| Late Registration Rate (standard rate plus 5%) |
Preparatory three-day Workshops
Fundamentals of Research Design and Methods Conducting a Literature Review: The key to a successful thesis
Early Bird: R6250 | Standard: R6550 | Late Registration: R6878 |
Short-form Courses
Research Ethics: Understanding the ethical decision-making process in the planning and execution of research involving human participants (one day)
Project Management Principles: Planning and execution for your PhD (one day) The Fundamentals of Grant Proposal Writing (one day) Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau Public (one day)
Early Bird: R1950 | Standard: R2150| Late Registration: R2258 |
Additional information
- Last day for Early Bird rate payment: 15 December 2022
- Last day for Standard rate payment: 23 December 2022
- Last day for Late Registration rate payment: 11 January 2023
- SU staff and students paying by OE code/student account, retain the Early Bird price until bookings close
- Course specific information is available on the Workshop Information page
Included in the cost:
- The fee per week includes the workshop fee, lunch, class materials and digital certification
- All workshops are taught in English
- All courses will be a face-to-face and hosted at Stellenbosch University campus
Key
- Open - the course is open for booking and there are open spaces available.
- Waiting List - a waiting list is forming, but we are waiting on payment for the courses from delegates. Please register if you would like to attend and we will place your name on the list.
- Closed - the course has a long waiting list and we have closed bookings.
The ADA reserves the right to cancel a course if the minimum attendance figures are not reached. If a delegate has already paid, we will refund them fully, or offer them the opportunity to attend another course of their choice, where possible.
- The last day for withdrawal from the ADA's Summer School is 23 December 2022. Applicants will receive a 70% refund up until this date and thereafter a 50% refund until 13 January 2023. After this date there will be no refund unless someone else can take your place.
- The ADA reserves the right to cancel a course.
