CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPGS) Prof Dina Burger
The centre prides itself on supporting, developing and enhancing postgraduate studies at CPUT.
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During 2020, CPGS has achieved several milestones which we would like to share with you: The year was a productive period for CPGS. The centre prides itself on supporting, developing and enhancing postgraduate studies at CPUT, in alignment with the institution’s commitment to promoting postgraduate education and continuing to grow its postgraduate student cohort. During this period, 1 613 master’s students and 300 doctoral students were registered, and 84 postdoctoral fellows were hosted by CPUT, of which 74 were funded by the institution. In addition, 30 students graduated with doctoral degrees, and 154 graduated with master’s degrees.
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Directs, develops and administers all postgraduate education and research at CPUT Offers a seamless service to registered postgraduate students through established processes Manages NRF BTech, master’s and doctoral student bursaries Manages extensive training programmes offered to postgraduate students in all areas of the postgraduate journey Co-ordinates all the activities of the Higher Degrees Committee (HDC), inclusive of interaction with the faculty research co-ordinators in respect of HDC documents, preparation of HDC meeting agendas, and submission of HDC-approved documents to Senate Appoints postdoctoral fellows Oversees the academic involvement of postdoctoral fellows
The HDC is a committee of Senate and makes recommendations to Senate on matters relating to postgraduate studies and student progression. The administration of higher degrees is facilitated by CPUT’s own customised HDC Digital system, now in its seventh year of operation, with over 2 500 users. The system is continuously monitored to ensure improvement in functionality, and it is currently being upgraded to include new functionality.
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Despite the immense impact of Covid-19 on all CPUT’s postgraduate supervisors, postgraduate students and those in postgraduate leadership, there are many reasons to celebrate the work that took place in 2020. The Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) is on its way to becoming a world-class centre where postgraduate studies can take place in a conducive and enabling environment.
RESEARCH REPORT 2020
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR:
