These workshops aim to teach you practical tools to boost your research impact.
Communicating your research to the public (In-person workshop)
30 July 2025
This workshop covers how to effectively share what your research is about and why it matters, with diverse public audiences:
- The principles of storytelling and how to apply them to communicate complex research concepts in an engaging and accessible way to lay audiences.
- Strategies to understand your target audience; tailoring your research message to resonate with different audiences.
- Platforms and channels to communicate your research effectively online.
Location: Stellenbosch campus
Time: 9:00-13:00
Building your LinkedIn researcher profile (Online workshop)
16 October 2025
This workshop covers:
The critical elements that make a LinkedIn profile stand out, offering tips and strategies to help you craft a compelling and eye-catching online representation of your professional and researcher identity.
The fundamental components of an effective LinkedIn profile, from your headline and summary to work experience and skills. Learn how to optimise each section to showcase your strengths and ambition.
Other lesser known functions of LinkedIn and how they can be leveraged to boost your online networking.
Format: Online via MS Teams.
Time: 9:00-11:30
Target audience for both workshops:
Registered SU master's and doctoral postgraduate students.
Cost
These workshops are funded by the Postgraduate Office. There is no cost for registered SU postgraduates who sign up and attend, however, in the case of late cancellations or non-attendance, applicants will be responsible for the full workshop fee since late cancellations and non-attendance have considerable cost implications for our Office.
Booking
Booking is essential and places are limited. Please note that we will confirm your place after receipt of your application.
Click on the workshop sign-up link(s) below to secure your place(s).
The Postgraduate Skills Development Programme reserves the right to reshedule or to cancel a workshop if there is not enough interest. Registrations close five days before a workshop or when the workshop has reached capacity.
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