Choice Events
Maties are spoiled for choice of a wide range of stimulating academic and social events. Please find below the details of selected events particularly recommended to the PhD and postdoctoral community on the SU Tygerberg campus.
Spotlight Series
The Spotlight Series has been hosted by Tygerberg International for several years. In 2025, the Tygerberg Doctoral Office will for the first time collaborate on this project. These bi-annual events give academics the opportunity to link their research to the topical themes of key national and international commemorative days. Although the event has been offered in hybrid format since the pandemic, in-person attendance is preferred as far as possible. Please do register for the event, once invitations are circulated.
- Tuesday, 27 May 2025, in recognition of Africa Day
The Africa Day theme for 2025 is that of 'Future Africa: Innovations, Growth, and Development - Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in recognition of International Peace Day
together with South Africa's Women's Day and Heritage Day
Doctoral Discussion Group
| ?Date | ?Focus | Facilitator? |
|---|---|---|
| ?Wednesday, 19 February | ?Setting goals: planning for success, getting the year started | ?Dr Rhoda Meyer |
| ?Tuesday, 18 March | ?Scoping the literature, reading for success and related thoughts on using literature | ?Dr Rhoda Meyer |
| ?Wednesday, 16 April | ?Powerful writing: How coherence, golden threads, and conceptual frameworks can work for you | ?Prof Susan van Schalkwyk |
| ?Tuesday, 13 May | ?Doctoral attributes and your professional identity | ?Dr Mari?tte Volschenk |
| ?Wednesday, 11 June | ?Tips for becoming a successful academic writer: Getting Published Before, During, and/or After the PhD | ?Prof Susan van Schalkwyk |
| ?Tuesday, 29 July | ?TBC | ? |
| ?Wednesday, 27 August | ?TBC | ? |
| Tuesday, 30 September? | ?TBC | ? |
| ?Wednesday, 29 October | ?Taking stock: milestones, timelines, challenges and successes | ?Dr Rhoda Meyer |
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