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Postgraduate Orientation 2025

The 2025 Postgraduate Orientation was successfully hosted from 5–7 February 2025. A total of 1,310 postgraduate students RSVPed for the three-day Programme. The Orientation achieved its intended outcome by delivering an integrated, three-day Programme that aligned academic and student life activities, thereby fostering a sense of belonging and community among postgraduate students.

Cocktails on Concourse

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.

CARTA Research Orientation Workshop

This workshop was held on the 6th 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.

Faculty Orientation Sessions

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

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