: PGC 601 – Research Methodology and Application of ICT in Research and PGC 701 – Synopsis and Research Grant Writing

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 15^th 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 16^th 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