Early Career Researchers and Scholars

The Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) programme has been developed to address the needs of emerging academic researchers in the South African higher education and research sector, for support and capacity building by partners USAf and DSI. 

	Thuso (meaning help) Resources was developed in response to a need for a national ‘toolbox’ of useful resources for early career researchers and scholars. In the interest of working together collaboratively to build strengths, South African universities are partnering in sharing instruments, resources, and training offerings, on an open access online platform.
	Thuso Connect is designed to allow South African academic researchers to participate in a nationwide, interactive, online mentorship programme.   Individuals who are seeking mentorship, and others who are willing to offer it, can meet through the platform, and work together in a partnership. The platform provides an effective, ethical way of introducing mentors and mentees.

Important Documents

• Research Development and Postgraduate Studies Strategic Plan 2021-2025 (PDF)
• A Resource Guide for Senior Degree Study Supervision: a compendium for postgraduate students and study supervisors (PDF)

Newsletters

• 04 July 2022
• 28 May 2021
• 15 December 2020
• 13 July 2020
• 24 April 2020
• 10 February 2020
• 23 October 2019

Postgraduate support by Library and Information Services (LIS)

Exclusive postgraduate study space available equipped with network points, including access to computer labs in the Student Academic Support Centre. Postgraduate cubicles available 24hrs a day. Speak to your study supervisor/promoter about being allocated space.