#SmartResearcher Workshops
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The Library invites postgraduate students, emerging researchers and academic staff to participate in the #SmartResearcher Workshops taking place during February 2026. The programme is designed to support researchers across the full research lifecycle, from navigating library resources, conducting literature reviews to managing references. Whether you are starting your postgraduate journey or refining advanced research practices, the #SmartResearcher Workshops aim to strengthen your research and its visibility and impact. The sessions vary in length depending on the subject matter, but cover a wide range of subjects related to the postgraduate research journey.
If you attend three or more of the webinars, you are eligible for a certificate of attendance. Please e-mail Letlao Seloma to request a certificate. The certificates are issued at the end of every semester.
Please note that staff who register via SUN-e-HR, will receive the link to the webinar on the day of the event. If you experience any problems while registering via SUN-e-HR, please contact Mandy Oliver, at [email protected].
Library induction for postgraduate students and academic staff
In this introductory session, participants will be provided with an overview of the core services on offer by Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service. Topics include navigating the Library Website, how to find information through the Library’s numerous databases, what advanced research support services are available and many others.
Date: 18 February 2026
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Students register here
Researchers and staff register here
How to conduct a literature review
In this webinar, participants will learn what a literature review is and the different types of literature reviews. They will learn best practices for conducting a literature review by working with their topic, structuring the literature review and how to critically analyse literature.
Date: 24 February 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Register here
Thesis management for the submission of theses and dissertations for graduation
This workshop will focus on the new SUNStudent platform, Thesis management. It is designed for staff and will focus on the functionality and use of Thesis management. The workshop will serve as a practical guidance for those staff whose students are ready for graduation.
For SU staff only
Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Register here
Introduction to EndNote for reference management
EndNote 21 offers various services, including reference management, organising and annotation of PDF documents and collaboration. In this session, we will show you how to download and install EndNote, how to set up your account and how to add citations to your research paper or thesis/dissertation.
Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Students register here
Researchers and staff register here