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March 1, 2022Upcoming Workshop – Research Methods for Early Career Academics | 4th-7th April, 2022 | Accra, Ghana

The Workshop on Research Methods for early career academics is being organised by the Association of African Universities, to build the skills and capacity of early career academics in research methods and techniques. It will be hosted at the AAU’s Secretariat in Accra, Ghana. Please Download the full concept note HERE
OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of this workshop are intended to:
- inculcate the rudiments of modern-day research on early career academics,
- share knowledge and skills in academic work that can enrich their intellectual output; and
- offer support on research methods so that they become more knowledgeable and confident to do their academic work and related activities.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Participants of the workshop should be able to:
- improved skills and knowledge to conduct research of international standard,
- improved quality of research proposals; and
- more and better-quality research papers and publications.
CONTENT TO BE COVERED
The contents of the workshop include, but are not limited to:
- Approaches to research: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods
- Writing good research works and articles
- Components of a proposal
- Literature review
- Sampling techniques
- Data collection tools
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Research supervision
TARGET AUDIENCE
Participation is open to all who are involved in Higher and Tertiary education regardless of their area of specialization, including but not limited to;
- Lecturers
- Research board members
- Deans/Directors
- Heads of Departments
- Examination officers
- Teaching and learning centres’ personnel
- Research and postgraduate centres’ personnel
- Supervisors of research projects, dissertations and theses
- Postgraduate students
- Reviewers of research materials
- External examiners for theses and dissertations
- Promotions committee members
- ICT personnel
FEES
- Participants from outside Ghana: US$650. 00
- Participants from Ghana: US$300. 00
N/B: The payment details should indicate the workshop that is being paid for because there are 2 different workshops.
The fee covers tea/coffee, lunches, workshop materials, certificates, administration costs and local transport to and from the workshop venue and the selected hotels within a 5km radius from the workshop venue. It does not cover accommodation and travel expenses (air tickets).
REGISTRATION
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Z8S9LB
CONTACT: Dr. Violet Makuku at vmakuku@aau.org | vmakuku@gmail.com; WhatsApp: +233 263 129 798
PAYMENT DETAILS
GHANA MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT
- i) Association of African Universities Vodafone Cash: 0207761285
- ii) Association of African Universities MTN Wallet: 0247140849
BANK DETAILS
GHANA CEDI ACCOUNT (FOR THOSE IN GHANA ONLY)
Account Name: Association of African Universities
Name of Bank: Standard Chartered Bank, High Street Branch, Accra
Acc N#: 0100100581500
Swift Code: SCBLGHAC
GHANA DOLLAR ACCOUNT (FOR GHANAIANS & ALL NATIONS)
Account Name: Association of African Universities
Name of Bank: Standard Chartered Bank, High Street Branch, Accra
Acc N#: 870-150-244-8800
Swift Code: SCBLGHAC
NAIRA ACCOUNT: (FOR THOSE IN NIGERIA ONLY)
Account Name: AAU/CVC
Bank Name: ACCESS BANK PLG, PPPRA BRANCH, ABUJA
Acc N#: 0730902405
NIGERIA USD ACCOUNT (FOR THOSE IN NIGERIA ONLY)
Account Name: CVC/AAU
Bank Name: ACCESS BANK PLG, PPPRA BRANCH, ABUJA
Acc N#: 0731023358
HOTELS | NUMBER | E-MAILS | COSTS |
Bonsukoda Hotel | +233207585725 | bonsukodalodge@yahoo.com | GH₡200-GH₡350.00 |
Ampomah Hotel | +233246529178 | ampomaahgh@yahoo.com | From US$50. 00 |
Kingsbridge Hotel | +233249643638 | $100 – $150. 00 | |
Pekan Hotel | +233570197896 | GH₡200 – GH₡350 | |
Pilma Hotel | +233244544876 | pilmahotel@yahoo.com | GH₡150 – GH₡250 |
Rubykay Hotel | +233504957267 | contact@rubykayhotel.com | $55.00 – $81.00 |
Najinaram Hotel | +233246676993 | GH₡100 – GH₡200 |