UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
COLLEGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Workshops for: PGC 601 – Research Methodology and Application of ICT in Research
and PGC 701 – Synopsis and Research Grant Writing
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
DAY ONE: Wednesday 15th July, 2026
Plenary session for ALL participants in Nsukka and Enugu campuses of the University
– Opening Ceremony : 09.00 am – 11.00 am
National Anthem
University of Nigeria Song
Opening Prayers
Welcome Address by the Provost CPGS
Address by the Vice Chancellor
Presentation by Prof. James Conable Nweke
Speech by the Committee Chairman
Vote of Thanks
Closing Prayers
– Break : 11.00 am – 11.15 am
– First Training by the University Library : 11.15 am – 12.45 pm
Access to electronic resources and use of turnitin for similarity check: A vehicle for expanding the frontiers of academic integrity
– Break : 12.45 pm – 01.00 pm
– Second Training by the University Library : 01.00 pm – 02.30 pm
Reference management tools in the digital era: Introduction to Mendeley
DAY TWO: Thursday 16th July, 2026
Parallel Sessions for ALL participants in Nsukka and Enugu campuses of the University
MORNING SESSION
1. All Ph.D Candidates in Nsukka and Enugu Campuses of the University
09.00am – 10.00am : Research Grant Writing – Professor Jerry Ugwuanyi
10.00am – 11.00am : Publishing in Impact factor-rated Journals – Professor Grace Offorma
11.00am – 11.30am : Break
11.30am – 12.30pm : Synopsis Writing – Professor P. C. Mefoh
2. Masters Degree Students in Group A – Physical Sciences / Engineering / Environmental Studies / Institute for Development Studies / CEMAGE
09.00am – 10.30am : Research Methods – Professor J. I. Ihedioha
10.30am – 11.00am : Break
11.00am – 12.30pm : ICT/Data Analyses – Professor Charles Nnaji
3. Masters Degree Students in Group B – Biological Sciences / Pharmacy / Agriculture / Veterinary Medicine / Medicine / BMS / HST /Dentistry / Institutes / Centres
09.00am – 10.30am : Research Methods – Professor F. E. Ejezie
10.30am – 11.00am : Break
11.00am – 12.30pm : ICT/Data Analyses – Professor E. Aguwa
4. Masters Degree Students in Group C – Education / Vocational and Technical Education / Arts / Social Sciences / Institute of African Studies / Business Administration / Law / Maritime Studies
09.00am – 10.30am : Research Methods – Professor I. E. Onyishi
10.30am – 11.00am : Break
11.00am – 12.30pm : ICT/Data Analyses – Professor Uzo Okoye
