Postgraduate Orientation 2025

The Welcome Day in the Great Hall featured structured sessions on academic expectations, research resources, and institutional support services. A total of 888 postgraduate students attended the first day, which focused on welcoming new postgraduates across faculties. 87% of postgraduate students rated the Welcome Day as “Good” or “Excellent. Students particularly appreciated the informative presentations and welcoming environment.

On 5 February 2025, from 16:00 to 19:00, the Cocktails on Concourse event welcomed postgraduate students to an evening of relaxed networking, vibrant conversations, and refreshing cocktails. Open to the first 250 registered students, guests were welcomed with exclusive gold wristbands at the registration station—setting the tone for an elegant and enjoyable gathering. With over 100 postgraduate students in attendance, the event created a warm and lively atmosphere where connections were sparked and conversations flowed. Attendees praised the experience, highlighting the welcoming environment, great company, and the delicious variety of cocktails on offer.

This workshop was held on the 6^th of February 2025, facilitated by Consortium for Advancing Research Training in Africa (CARTA).

The workshop targeted PhD and MSc students, this workshop promoted interdisciplinary thinking, AI ethics, and poverty research through group activities and expert facilitation.

Average session ratings were 8/10.

The faculty specific Orientation Sessions were conducted by each faculty on the 7^th of February 2025. These orientation sessions introduced new postgraduate students to faculty resources, support structures, and networking opportunities within faculties.