PhD Students’ Progress Workshop – February 22, 2025

University Announcement

The Directorate of Graduate Training at Kabale University invites all PhD students to attend the PhD Students’ Progress Workshop scheduled for Saturday, 22nd February 2025, at 09:00 AM in the New Computer Laboratory.

This workshop is designed to provide guidance to PhD students through different research processes, helping them progress effectively in their research journey. It will serve as a platform for doctoral candidates to:

  • Receive expert insights from seasoned researchers
  • Share experiences and best practices
  • Address challenges encountered in their studies

PhD students and interested faculty members are encouraged to attend and participate in this insightful session.

Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025
Time: 09:00 AM
Venue: New Computer Laboratory

For details on the workshop sessions, please refer to the attached workshop agenda.

DATE TIME ACTIVITY FACILITATOR
Morning Session 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Registration & Arrival of Participants

  • Registration of attendees
  • Distribution of workshop materials
  • Self-Introductions
 Secretariat
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Remarks

  • Chief, Graduate Training
  • Coordinator, Higher Degrees
  • Academic Registrar
  • Chief, Directorate of Research and Grants
 Secretariat
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Health Break (Tea & Snacks)

GROUP PHOTO

  
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PhD Journey: Demystifying Research

  • Fundamentals of the Doctoral Research process
  • Conceptualization of a Research Project
  

Prof. Sabiti Makara – Professor, Department of Governance and Chief, Graduate Training
  • Getting started (The literature review, research questions and hypotheses)
 Prof. Musigi Ruhiiga – Deputy Chief, DPGT
  • Levels and units of analysis in research
 Prof. Edward Wamala – Department of Sociology
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Report Writing & Publication Strategies

  • The Process of Writing a Thesis
  • Writing for academic publications
  • Ethics and plagiarism in research
 Assoc. Prof. Francis A. Akena – Dean, Faculty of Education
Afternoon Session

 

 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break  
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Student Progress –  Updates & Challenges

  • Individual Diverse experiences
  • Challenges faced and possible solutions
  • Q & A Session
 Assoc. Prof. Eton Marus – Coordinator, Higher Degrees (DPGT)

 
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM Health Break (Working Tea)  
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM The Research Process: Data Collection & Analysis

  • Choosing appropriate research methods
  • Data collection techniques and tools
  • Data analysis and interpretation
 Prof. Natal Ayiga – Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration
4:20 PM – 5:00 PM Way Forward & Closing Remarks

  • Roadmap for completion of PhD programs
  • Institutional support and mentorship
 Assoc. Prof. Eton Marus

Prof. Sabiti Makara

Ronah Arinanye Tugume – SAAR
5:00PM End of Workshop – Closing Remarks from the Chief, Graduate Training
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