How to run a successful research supervision workshop for staff at the Directorate of Research and Innovation
The Directorate of Research and Innovation organised a workshop on research supervision for staff, held at the 2Ten Hotel on 22 April 2026. The event aimed to strengthen postgraduate supervision practices, bringing together scholars to reflect, renew, and transform their approach to guiding postgraduate students. The workshop was presented as a collaborative effort to enhance the art and science of research supervision within the university community.
Introduction
The Directorate of Research and Innovation hosted a staff workshop on research supervision for postgraduate studies at the 2Ten Hotel on 22 April 2026. The gathering focused on renewing and improving the supervision practices of staff, inviting scholars to share insights and strategies for effective postgraduate mentorship. The session emphasised reflection, renewal, and transformation in supervision approaches to strengthen the postgraduate journey for students.
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- Place: 2Ten Hotel, unidentified city within the university region, aligned with UNIVEN events
- Event organiser: Directorate of Research and Innovation
- Event purpose: To strengthen postgraduate supervision practices for staff
- Date: 22 April 2026
- Speaker/organiser role: Staff participants and scholars involved in postgraduate supervision and research mentorship
- Story provided by: Vhonani Maumela
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On a crisp autumn morning, 22 April 2026, the University of Venda hosted a meaningful workshop aimed at strengthening how staff supervise postgraduate students. The venue, the elegant 2Ten Hotel, provided a calm and professional setting for scholars from across the university to come together under the guidance of the Directorate of Research and Innovation.
The workshop was designed to refresh current supervision practices and explore new methods that can better support postgraduate students. Attendees engaged in discussions about mentorship, ethical supervision, academic rigour, and the practicalities of guiding research projects from conception to completion. By sharing experiences and best practices, participants sought to create a more coherent and supportive postgraduate experience that could lead to higher success rates and more meaningful research outcomes.
Benefits to the community include stronger research culture at UNIVEN, improved support networks for postgraduate students, and enhanced supervisory skills among staff that translate into better research outputs. Community members can participate by engaging with university research initiatives, attending public lectures and seminars, and offering mentorship or partnerships that help aspiring researchers grow. The event also highlighted opportunities for collaboration with local stakeholders and alumni who can contribute to a robust research ecosystem at the university.
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