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CLM Postgraduate Orientation Programme


Date
: 30 Jan 2026 | Time: 08:30 – 12:00 | Venue: Chalsty Auditorium, West Campus

Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Danie de Klerk

Time Sessions Speaker
08:30 - 09:00 
Arrival and registration of attendees 
 
09:00 - 09:05 
Opening remarks
Prof. Danie de Klerk
09:05 - 09:20 
Welcome address by the Dean
Prof. Jason Cohen
09:20 - 09:35 
Introduction to postgraduate studies in CLM
Prof. Olorunjuwon Samuel 
09:35 - 09:50 
Support and initiatives offered by the Postgraduate Association
Ms Kefilwe Phala
09:50 - 10:05
Administrative matters and the CLM Postgraduate Handbook
Mr Owen Naicker and
Ms Nasreen Abdullah
10:05 - 10:20
Introduction to CLM Libraries 
Ms Patience Mapitsa 
10:20 - 10:30
Brief comfort break
10:30 - 10:45
CLM T&L Unit: Research writing development and support 
Dr Pia Lamberti and
Ms Marike Kluyts
10:45 - 11:00
CLM T&L Unit: Research methodologies development and support
Dr Anushka Ajith and
Dr Tish Taylor
11:00 - 11:20
PhD graduates reflect on their postgraduate experiences in CLM
Dr Relebohiseng Matubatuba
Dr Tulani Mafulela
11:20 - 11:45
Question and answer session
Facilitator: Prof. Danie de Klerk
11:45 - 11:55
Brief introduction to representatives from CLM schools
Prof. Danie de Klerk
11:55 - 12:00
Closing
Prof. Danie de Klerk
 Light Refreshments and Networking in the Chalsty Centre Foyer