The 2015 African Doctoral Academy (ADA) Winter School in Research Methods and Academic Development will take place from 29 June to 10 July 2015 at the University of Stellenbosch.

Full course information can be found on our Information Page.

This winter sees five new workshops introduced, including the exciting new course on Becoming a Lecturer – Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and another in Transdisciplinary Research Methods. We also see the return of the popular course on Publishing a Case Study presented by Prof Michael Gibbert.

To book – simply fill in our online booking form. Booking deadline is 30 May.

Overview:

Week 1
29 June – 3 July		 Week 2
6 – 10 July
Preparing for the PhD (new)
Prof Susan van Schalkwyk
Dr Sylvia Croese
Stellenbosch University
Dr Layla Cassim
ERS Consultants
Cost R5 550		 Transdisciplinary research methods (new)
Presented in collaboration with the TsamaHUB
School for Public Leadership
Stellenbosch University
Cost: R5 550
Introduction to SPSS
Dr Cindy Lee Steenekamp
Stellenbosch University
Cost R5 550		 Basic statistics and data analysis using SPSS
Dr Nelius Boshoff
Stellenbosch University
Cost: R6 450
(R5 550 + R900 textbook)
Designing, doing and publishing case studies
Prof Michael Gibbert
University of Lugano
Cost: R6 500		 Efficient & effective academic development (new)
Dr Claudius van de Vijver
Dr Barend van den Broek
Wageningen University
Cost: R6 500
Doctoral supervision
Prof Jan Botha
Stellenbosch University
Cost: R5 850
(R5 550 + R300 textbook)		 Writing and publishing an article during the course of the doctorate (new)
Dr Ruth Albertyn
Stellenbosch University
Cost: R5 750
Includes one-on-one sessions
Introduction to qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
Prof Brigitte Smit
UNISA
Cost: R5 550		 Advanced qualitative data analysis with ATLAS.ti
Dr Susanne Friese
QuaRC
Cost: R6 900
(R6500 + R400 textbook)
Becoming a university lecturer – Teaching and learning in higher education
Prof Magda Fourie Malherbe
Prof Eli Bitzer
Stellenbosch University
Cost: R5 550

 

Please note the following points when you decide on the courses you would like to attend:

  • The Winter School is presented over a period of two weeks – it is only possible to attend one course per week as the courses are presented at the same time.
  • Last day for bookings and the payment deadline is 30 May 2015.
  • Please note that some courses (ie SPSS and ATLAS.ti in week 2) require some previous programme knowledge and proficiencies.
  • The cost per course varies and prescribed textbooks are listed separately where applicable.
  • Please also note that spaces on the workshops are sought after and placement is secured on a first come, first served basis.