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Post Graduate Webinar Series

Are you considering starting a post-graduate qualification? Are you not sure where to start?
Join us for a webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
We have put together 10 amazing webinars for you!
The first two webinars are free of charge! However, to continue with the series, and access recordings of the presentations, you are required to be a member of SAAFECS.
SAAFECS membership is R300 for two years!
As a special dispensation, If you attend at least 8 of the 10 webinars, you can apply for once-off personalised editorial guidance on the first manuscript you submit to the Journal of Consumer Sciences.
Stay tuned to SAAFECS social media platforms for webinar dates and MS Teams links.

Series 7: 4 September 2025, 16:00-17:00

On the 4th of September (16:00 – 17:00) we continued with our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
Nadine Sonnenberg and Bertha Jacobs provided you with information on how to interpret your analysed data.
Please click here to access the webinar.

Series 6: 8 May 2025, 16:00-17:00

On the 8th of May (16:00 – 17:00) we continued with our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
Marthie v d Walt will discuss what constitutes a good research design.  If you would like the presentation, please send an email to chrisl@unisa.ac.za
To access the presentation please send me an email to chrisl@unisa.ac.za 

Series 5: 27 March 2025, 16:00-17:00

On the 27th of March 2025 (16:00 – 17:00) we continued with our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
Arnold Wentzel discussed what is required in a literature review.  To access the webinar, click here.

Series 4: 20 February, 16:00-17:00

Please click on the names of the presenters to download their presentations. 
Dr Bhuda and Ms Zamela will discuss Africanisation in a research context with us.

Series 3: 7 November, 16:00-17:00

Join us on the 7 November (16:00 – 17:00) as we continue our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
Prof Thea Tselepis will discuss what consitutes a research paradigm
The second webinar can be accessed here.

Series 2: 26 September 2024, 16:00-17:00

Join us on the 26th of September (16:00 – 17:00) as we continue our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
Developing a convincing proposal will be presented by Dr Lorna Truter focusing on what information should be contained in your porposal.
The second webinar can be accessed here.

Series 1: 28 August 2024, 16:00-17:00

Join us on the 28th of August (16:00 – 17:00) as we kickstart our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.
The first webinar is titled: Where do I start?
Our incredible speaker Prof. Ashley Gunter will focus on idea formulation for starting a post-graduate project.
The first webinar can be accessed here. 

Please watch the following YouTube video regarding:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTbqgRBTLIY

Studying Consumer Science or a related field

North West University

Bachelor of Consumer Studies

Please visit the website for more information:

https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences/b-consumer-sciences

 

North West University

Additional information regarding consumer science:

North West University

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Please visit the website for more information:

https://education.nwu.ac.za/education/postgraduate-certificate-education

University of South Africa, UNISA

In conjunction with offering several Bachelor of Consumer Science Degrees, have you considered to do continue your studies to a post-graduate qualification?

Visit the website for the various undergraduate qualifications, as well as the post-graduate options: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/Qualifications/All-qualifications?cw_college=AGRICULTURE%20AND%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20SCIENCES

University of South Africa, UNISA

In addition to offering a consumer science qualification specialising in various fields, Unisa also has a PGCE in Consumer Studies and other related studies (for example, PGCE: Hospitality studies).

Visit the website for more information:https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Register-to-study-through-Unisa/Undergraduate-&-honours-qualifications/Find-your-qualification-&-choose-your-modules/All-qualifications/Postgraduate-Certificate-in-Education-in-Senior-Phase-and-Further-Education-and-Training-Teaching-Consumer-Studies-(90148-%E2%80%93-CON)

University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Community Development

Please visit the website for more information: https://www.uwc.ac.za/study/all-areas-of-study/departments/department-of-social-work/undergraduate

 

There are other institutions where you can also study tudying Consumer Science or a related field, please have a look at the websites of these institutions, to see what suits your needs best:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology , CPUT

Diploma in various fields such as:

  • Hospitality and Hotel Management
  • Hospitality and Food and Beverage Management
  • Hospitality and Professional Cookery

Advanced Diplomas’ in 

  • Hospitality and Hotel Management
  • Hospitality and Food and Beverage Management
  • Hospitality and Professional Cookery

Please visit their website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/academic/faculties/business/departments/cths

CPUT

Durban University of Technology, DUT

For a Diploma in Food and Nutrition, as well as furthering your studies by doing a Masters’ degree, please visit the website at: https://www.dut.ac.za/faculty/applied_sciences/food_and_nutrition_consumer_sciences/ 

Nelson Mandela University, NMU

To study Human Nutrition and Dietetics, please visit NMU’s webpage at: https://dietetics.mandela.ac.za/

 

University of Pretoria, UP

In order to study anything related to Consumer and Food Science, from undergrad level, to honours and post-graduate level, in various streams, please visit the UP’s Consumer and Food Science’ divisions’ website: https://www.up.ac.za/department-of-consumer-and-food-sciences

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