UJ Research Capacity Development
The Research Capacity Development (RCD) unit at the Postgraduate School (PGS), University of Johannesburg (UJ), focuses on developing postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academics, support staff and emerging researchers by offering training, assistance, and growth opportunities. The Research Capacity Development unit hosts several workshops, seminars, programmes and activities focused on professional development, Global Excellence Stature (GES), Fourth industrial revolution (4IR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and societal impact. The RCD unit also assists Faculties and Departments with any requests or collaborations beneficial to the postgraduate education.
Research Mindset for Master’s and PhD Students
Sustainable Development Goal SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Seminar
Value and Challenges of Interdisciplinary Research
Collaborative research opportunities and co authorship Literature Review
Crafting an Approvable Research Proposal 20251001
VIVA Doctoral Degree Defence Student Processes and Tips 20251006 100511 Meeting Recording
Handling Stress and Preventing Burnout in Higher Education 20251006 120822
Understanding the Publishing Process
Technology Transfer and Commercialization Pathways
Writing Clear, Concise, and Compelling Grant Proposals
Using social media for research dissemination
2025 Supervisor Enrichment Orientation Programme Part 4
2025 Supervisor Enrichment Orientation Programme Part 3
2025 Supervisor Enrichment Orientation Programme Part 2
2025 Supervisor Enrichment Orientation Programme Part 1
VIVA Doctoral Degree Defence General Guidelines and Policies
Honours NRF Application Information Session
Budgeting and Financial Management for Research Projects
Participants Information Session 2025 Pan African Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Research Conference
Organizing and interpreting findings in the Engineering and Sciences
Thesis writing in the Social Sciences
Women in Research Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future Seminar
Women in Research Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future Seminar
Manuscript structure and formatting for the Natural Sciences
Manuscript structure and formatting for the Social Sciences
Preparing Research Reports
Organising and Interpreting Findings in the Engineering and Sciences
Faculty of Education Thesis Format and Submission Procedure
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Thesis Format and Submission
Tips to Identifying Reputable Journals and Conferences Distinguishing reputable journals and confere