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Preamble
The Doctoral Academy, established in 2022 by Professor Judith Hall, the Executive Dean of

the Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, is a programme devoted to the

cultivation of research expertise and enhancement of skills among faculty members and
postgraduate students at both faculty and institutional levels. The Academy's core

responsibility is to promote knowledge in research and facilitate skills acquisition through a
range of initiatives.

Vision statement
Our vision is to create a dynamic and interdisciplinary community within the Faculty of Health

Sciences and Veterinary Medicine that fosters critical thinking, innovation, and diversity. We
aim to provide a comprehensive research training programme that equips postgraduate students

and early career researchers with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct impactful

research in the health sciences and veterinary medicine. Our goal is to produce highly skilled
and knowledgeable researchers who will make a positive impact on society and advance the

field of health sciences and veterinary medicine.

The Doctoral Academy level 2 training programme

The FHSVM Doctoral Academy is committed to providing continuous capacity and skills
development opportunities for staff and postgraduate students. In line with this commitment,

the FHSVM is pleased to announce the launch of a Doctoral Academy Level 2 Advanced

Research Certificate programme, the first of its kind. The Level 2 Advanced Research
Certificate programme is designed for participants who have participated in the Level 1

certificate program and shown commitment to continuous skills development. It is a face-to-
face, skills-based training programme that aims to enable participants to apply and further

develop the knowledge they gained during their basic research training. The training will be
based at the Hage Geingob campus, with a possibility of extending to other campuses in 2024.

The program will consist of two, one-week-long training workshops, facilitated by experienced
local and international academics and researchers. To ensure optimal learning outcomes, each

workshop will admit a maximum of 30 participants. The selection of participants will be

through a competitive application process that will include a motivation letter. Participants will

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