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