ZOU • UNZA • GBUC • BOU • UNISA • MSU
Postgraduate Research Workshop
📅 19 – 21 May 2026
Director of Ceremonies: Professor Tichaona Mapolisa (ZOU)
👥 Who Should Attend
- MPhil & DPhil Students
- Academic Staff & Researchers
- Supervisors & Examiners
- Research Enthusiasts
Day 1 – 19 May 2026
Day 2 – 20 May 2026
Day 3 – 21 May 2026
📅 Tuesday, 19 May 2026
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Chairperson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 08:15 | Welcome Remarks | PVC RIED Prof. Tavonga Njaya (ZOU) | PVC – RIED |
| 08:15 – 09:00 | Doctor of Philosophy: Truths and Myths | Dr Wiseman Mupindu (Zimbabwe National Defence University) | Prof. Thembinkosi Tshabalala (ZOU) |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Research Philosophies – Interpretivism | G Vumba (PhD), Group Capt. Dr (Zimbabwe National Defence University) | Prof. Cuthbert Majoni (ZOU) |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Research Philosophies – Pragmatism | Prof. Lighton Dube (ZOU) | Prof. Edmore Masama (ZOU) |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Research Philosophies – Positivism | Prof. Ignatius Isaac Dambudzo (ZOU) | Dr Kaitano Dzinavatonga (ZOU) |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Research Approaches – Quantitative Research | Dr Nicky Tjano (UNISA) | Dr Joseph Kasozi (BOU) |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Research Approaches – Qualitative Research | Prof. Francis Simui (UNZA) | Prof. Synoid Chimhenga (ZOU) |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Research Approaches – Mixed Methods Research | Prof. Lighton Dube (ZOU) | Prof. Thomas M Kaputa (ZOU) |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break | ||
| 14:15 – 16:15 | Qualitative Research Designs / Methods | Prof. Chrispen Chiome (ZOU) | Dr Godfrey Tsvuura (ZOU) |
🖥 Join Day 1 Online via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 353 807 310 690 349
Passcode: pm9H9ct6
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📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Chairperson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Recap of Day 1's Presentations | Prof. Tichaona Mapolisa | Dr Happison Marufu (ZOU) |
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Quantitative Research Designs | Dr Kaziya Kadonsi (GBUC) | Dr Vincent Itayi Tanyanyiwa (ZOU) |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | Dr Dominic Uzhenyu (ZOU) | Dr Emmanuel Munemo (ZOU) |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | 🍽 Lunch Break | ||
🖥 Join Day 2 Online via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 336 168 504 327 710
Passcode: 3RD3WT97
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📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026
| Time | Session | Facilitator | Chairperson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Recap of Day 2's Presentations | Prof. Tichaona Mapolisa (ZOU) | Dr Believe Mubonderi (ZOU) |
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Probability Sampling Designs for DPhil Studies | Dr Amon Munzara (ZOU) | Dr Masimba Takaendesa (ZOU) |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Non-Probability Sampling Techniques | Prof. Paul Mupa (ZOU) | Dr Douglas Gasva (ZOU) |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Supervisor & Faculty Roles in Enhancing Quality Editorial Practices in DPhil and MPhil Theses | Prof. Wiseman Magwa (MSU) | Prof. Tichaona Mapolisa (ZOU) |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Journey with the Supervisor | Dr Mwansa Mukalula (UNZA) | Prof. Tichaona Mapolisa (ZOU) |
| 13:00 – 13:20 | Closing Remarks | Prof. Shumirai Nyota (ZOU) | Prof. Tichaona Mapolisa (ZOU) |
🖥 Join Day 3 Online via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 344 024 688 216 324
Passcode: UC6c5Xd9
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📞 Contact Persons
Mr Primo Makandireki
+263 772 875 175
makandirekip@zou.ac.zw
makandirekip@zou.ac.zw
Mr Tapfumanei Mavunga
+263 772 119 015
mavungat@zou.ac.zw
mavungat@zou.ac.zw
Mr Francis Gunah
+236 777 724 429
gunahf@zou.ac.zw
gunahf@zou.ac.zw