Postgraduate Research Masterclass 2025

Dear postgraduate students,

I would like to invite you to a master class on postgraduate research, specifically on how to develop a good research proposal and report. This master class is designed to help you understand the fundamental aspects of research and equip you with the necessary skills to develop a high-quality research proposal or report.

During the master class, we will cover the following topics:

• INTRODUCTION: Formulation of a good problem statement, research title, objectives and the whole conceptualisation process
• LITERATURE REVIEW: Theoretical framework and how to ensure your study is guided by the theory you chose
• GOLDEN THREAD: Writing a proposal or report that has a golden thread (Alignment of Chapters and Sections)
• CONSISTENCY MATRIX: Using a consistency matrix to ensure all sections and chapters flow
• METHODOLOGY: How to write a good quality methodology chapter
• DATA ANALYSIS: Key things to consider
• TIPS: Common mistakes students make
• QUESTIONS: Bring all your questions, and 30 minutes will be dedicated to your questions

This master class will provide you with an opportunity to learn from an experienced researcher, interact with your peers, and gain insights into how to conduct and report research effectively.

Send specific questions immediately after registering to ensure all your questions are answered.

This event will be hosted online via Teams.

• Your Teams link will be emailed to you on the 1st of October 2025. (and again 1 day before we go live).
• For any assistance or questions about accessing the event, please contact us at [email protected]

There are limited spaces available to allow interaction during the session, so I encourage you to register as soon as possible.

I look forward to seeing you at the master class and helping you develop your research skills.