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The Postgraduate Office (PGO) is a central support and liaison office for postgraduate students and is located within the Division for Research Development (DRD), Stellebosch University, Stellebosch campus. The Postgraduate Office at SU runs a Skills Development Programme that offers a range of workshops to help postgraduate students at SU hone their research and graduate skills, free of charge. The aim of the programme is to encourage postgraduate students to take responsibility for finishing their degrees on time by equipping them with tools, skills and strategies to assist them in this endeavour.

21/10/2026

Public speaking can be challenging.

It isn't an innate talent reserved for a select few, but rather a skill that can be developed through practice and reflection. Every presentation, whether at a big conference or a small seminar, is an opportunity to learn, improve and become a more confident communicator.

Swipe through to explore some theories, common challenges and reminders to help you approach your next presentation with greater confidence.

💬 What is one thing you would like to improve about your public speaking?

19/10/2026

What are the benefits for scientists and researchers in learning to communicate? Our postgraduate students, Morongwa and Okhwa, offer their insights. 🎤✨

15/10/2026

We’re debunking common myths about public speaking to give you a ! 💥

Thabani Mtsi's guide on improving communication skills for non-public-speakers showed our workshop attendees that not everything we're told about communicating with strangers in public is true.

What do you fear about presenting your work?

Join us next year to find out how you can squash those fears and communicate with confidence. 🎤

12/10/2026

What does it take to communicate complex ideas in a way that people can understand, connect with, and remember? 🎙️

With experience training 1,000+ postgraduate researchers and sharing research communication strategies with an audience of 190k+ followers, Thabani Mtsi brought both academic and practical experience to the Delivering Talks with Confidence workshop.

As a consultant, he helps professionals in the insurance, telecommunications, and finance sectors communicate to diverse audiences.

Thabani has put his communication principles into practice, from TEDx to Toastmasters International, and now brings them to our postgraduate community.

What gives you a ?

09/10/2026

Hear from workshop participants about their journey to becoming confident speakers!

07/10/2026

Delivering an impactful research talk is more than presenting your findings, it's about communicating your ideas in a way that connects with your audience. 🔊

The Delivering Talks with Confidence workshop gave postgraduate researchers a practical opportunity to develop and test their public speaking skills, from storytelling techniques and personal styles to responding in Q&A sessions. We focused on improving presentations and effectively sharing academic research to diverse audiences.

🎤 Are you ready to find your voice? Follow along as we reflect on the workshop and explore what it takes to communicate confidently!

📢 If you are interested in improving your communication skills, look out for more of these workshops next year!

06/10/2026

The Department of Horticultural Science and Citrus Research International invites horticulture and plant science graduates with an interest in data analysis and modelling to apply for a fully-funded Master's project on "Linking Orchard Canopy Microclimate to Chilling Injury in Citrus through Tree-Level Proximal Sensing".

📌 How to apply: email your CV to [email protected]
📅 Closing Date: 10 November 2026
✅ Early applications are encouraged.
🔗 For more information:https://files.su.ac.za/public/postgraduate-studies/documents/2026-10/postgraduate-horticultural-science-position-masters.pdf

28/09/2026

🚀 Want to work with Google, receive a R200,000 stipend and use AI to make a real-world impact?

Calling all SU students 2nd year and up, postgrads and postdocs!

Build a great team, take on a real challenge and bring your best ideas to the Students Think Innovation competition.

💡 Work with
🏆 Winning team receives a R200,000 stipend
🌍 Build solutions that can make a difference

Applications close 16 October 2026.

👉 Find out more and apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HkWGdEiiFu

📩 For further info: [email protected]

🍕 Want to know even more? Register for the pizza information event here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UM0DeYrMn4

21/09/2026

Stellenbosch University’s Node for Infection Imaging is pleased to announce a bursary designed to support talented individuals in pursuing further study in the field of radiopharmacy. 🔬 Whether you're a recent graduate with an interest in or an experienced pharmacist looking to specialize, this bursary could be your gateway to a fulfilling career.

Who Should Apply:
🧑‍⚕️ Pharmacists (newly qualified or experienced) who wish to pursue an MSc in a Nuclear Medicine (Radiopharmacy).
⚛️ Pharmacists already in possession of a master’s degree who wish to pursue a PhD in Nuclear Medicine.

Requirements
✅ B.Pharm degree.
✅ Full registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
✅ For PhD applicants: Master’s degree in a relevant pharmacy field & 2 years radiopharmacy experience

📌 Application information: https://padlet.com/su_research/postgraduate-funding-noticeboard-nv6jfxkp8qvspfl/wish/x5m7aovlA9JBWkAV

Address

Room 3017, 3018, Krotoa Building, Ryneveld Street
Stellenbosch
7602

Telephone

+27218089111

Website

https://www.su.ac.za/en/research/research-development/postgraduate

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