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