2025 Colloquium

Exploring Preparedness for Postgraduate Studies

Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre | 17-18 March 2025

The 2025 Colloquium on preparedness for postgraduate studies was hosted by the Enabling Quality in Postgraduate Education (EQPE) project, funded by DHET, and the Community of Practice for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship (CoP PGES), an initiative of the Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) Programme. In attendance were university participants from across the sector and representatives from DHET, USAf and national councils.

The colloquium delved into the critical dimensions of preparedness of all role players, seeking to answer the following questions:

How can postgraduate students be better equipped to navigate the challenges of advanced study?
What practices, strategies, and support systems do supervisors need to effectively guide, mentor, and inspire their students?
What cultures, policies, infrastructure, and resources are essential for creating an institutional environment that nurtures postgraduate education?

Through keynote addresses and opportunities for discussion with colleagues across the system, this colloquium engaged participants in meaningful dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and the development of recommendations for enhanced postgraduate education experiences.