2026 Postgraduate School Workshop Themed:
Strengthening PostGraduate Education through Innovation, Ethics & Institutional Excellence
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Bells University of Technology, Ota — March 31st & April 1st, 2026
2026 Postgraduate School Workshop Themed:
Bells University of Technology, Ota — March 31st & April 1st, 2026
Key areas and themes driving this workshop experience.
This session offers a clear overview of Intellectual Property Rights and their relevance in academic research.
This session introduces participants to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in research, teaching, and assessment within postgraduate education
This session explores the principles of responsible research and the importance of maintaining credibility in academic work.
This session guides participants on publishing scholarly work in reputable journals while avoiding predatory outlets.
This session explores how effective leadership and clear policy frameworks enhance the quality and impact of postgraduate education.
This session focuses on effective strategies for supervising postgraduate students to ensure high-quality research and academic development.
This session equips participants with strategies to strengthen research skills, enhance productivity, and access funding to support postgraduate research.
This session provides participants with a practical understanding of accreditation processes for postgraduate programs within the Nigerian university system, with specific reference to the National Universities Commission (NUC) and relevant professional bodies.
This session focuses on strategies for managing postgraduate supervision to ensure high-quality mentoring and student success.
Explore the program of activities, sessions, and keynote presentations planned for the event. Stay informed about the timing of each session and make the most of every moment.
| Time | Activity | Handler |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 10:00 AM | Registration | — |
| 10:00 – 10:05 AM | Opening Prayer | — |
| 10:05 – 10:10 AM | National Anthem/Bells University Anthem | — |
| 10:10 – 10:20 AM | Introduction of Guests / High Table | Master of the Ceremony |
| 10:20 – 10:30 AM | Welcome Address | Dean, COLPGS |
| 10:30 – 10:40 AM | Chairman’s Opening Remarks & Declaration of Workshop Open | Vice-Chancellor |
| 10:40 – 10:45 AM | Vote of Thanks | Chairman, Planning Committee |
| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Tea Break and Group Photograph | — |
| Time | Activity | Handler |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00AM – 10:50 AM | Panel Question & Answer Session | Panelists |
| Time | Activity | Handler | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 – 12:15 PM | Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights and Patents in Academia | Prof. James Omoleye | Read |
| 12:15 – 12:35 PM | Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Research, Teaching and Assessment: Opportunities, Risks and Responsible Use | Prof. Ilesanmi A. Daniyan | Read |
| 12:35 – 12:55 PM | Publishing in High-Impact Journals & Predatory Journal Awareness | Dr Felicia Yusuf | Read |
| 12:55 – 1:15 PM | Research Ethics, Plagiarism and Academic Integrity | Prof. Sunday O. Oyedepo | Read |
| 1:15 – 1:45 PM | Questions and Answers | Chairman | Ask a Question |
| 1:45 – 1:55 PM | Wrap-Up & Announcements | Planning Committee | |
| 1:55 – 2:00 PM | Lunch | — |
| Time | Activity | Handler | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:10 AM | Brief Recap of Day One | Planning Committee | — |
| 10:10 – 10:30 AM | Best Practices in Postgraduate Supervision | Prof. Adebambo O. Somuyiwa | Read |
| 10:30 – 10:50 AM | Leadership and Policy Direction in Postgraduate Education: The BELLSTECH Model | Prof. Olubukola O. Kuforiji | Read |
| 10:50 – 11:10 AM | Effective Management of Postgraduate Supervision Systems | Prof. Jeremiah O. Ojediran | Read |
| 11:10 – 11:30 AM | Accreditation Processes in Postgraduate Programs: Standards, Requirements, and Best Practices | Prof. Ojo S. Fayomi | Read |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 PM | Questions and Answers | Chairman | Ask a Question |
| 12:00 – 12:15 PM | Tea Break | — |
| Time | Activity | Handler |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 – 12:35 PM | Research Capacity Building & Grant Opportunities for Staff | Prof. Olayinka S. Ohunakin |
| 12:35 – 12:55 PM | Digital Scholarship, Research Visibility & Citation Management | Dr. Desmond E. Ighravwe |
| 12:55 – 1:25 PM | Questions and Answer | Chairman |
| 1:25 – 1:50 PM | Communiqué | Chairman, Communiqué Committee |
| 1:50 – 1:55 PM | Vote of Thanks & Closing Remarks | Secretary, PG School |
| 1:55 – 2:00 PM | Lunch | — |
Explore thought-provoking presentations from distinguished scholars and researchers
Meet the Post Graduate Workshop Team
Vice-Chancellor, Bellstech, Ota
University Librarian, Bellstech, Ota
Dean, COLPGS, Bellstech, Ota
Dean, COLMANS, Bellstech, Ota
Director Academic Planning, Bellstech, Ota
Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Bellstech, Ota
Director, TEERG, Covenant University, Ota
CRIW, Covenant University, Ota
HOD, Biomedical Eng., Bellstech, Ota
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