Collaboration
Bringing together students, mentors and experts to foster an environment of shared learning.
About the network
Empowering postgraduate
candidates across Africa
The Multi-University Postgraduate Support Network is dedicated to empowering postgraduate students across multiple institutions.
Who we are
A network, not an institution
We provide academic guidance, career development opportunities, funding resources and a supportive community to help students thrive.
Whether you are navigating research, preparing for your career, or seeking mentorship, MUPSN is here to support your success. What one university cannot offer alone, six can offer together: a wider pool of expertise, a bigger room of peers, and a scholarly conversation that crosses borders.
What drives us
We are driven by values
Our commitment to postgraduate success is rooted in strong values that shape every workshop, every session and every match we make.
Integrity
Guiding us in providing reliable academic resources and ethical support at every stage.
Innovation
Encouraging new ideas and research excellence that push boundaries and open doors.
Empowerment
Ensuring every postgraduate student has the tools, guidance and community they need to thrive.
Results-oriented growth
We empower postgraduate students with practical tools and strategies to achieve academic and professional success.
Client collaboration
A thriving network where students, mentors and experts connect to share knowledge and build meaningful partnerships.
Data-driven creativity
Using insights and innovative approaches to enhance research, problem-solving and academic excellence.
The team behind
People you will actually meet
A passionate group of educators, researchers and professionals dedicated to empowering postgraduate students through knowledge, mentorship and collaboration.
Convenes the network’s research support programme and chairs the annual M&D conference.
emphahrs@unisa.ac.za
Facilitates the proposal, framework and methodology courses, and leads network communications.
tjanorn@unisa.ac.za
Supports literature review, research frameworks and methodology, and curates the media library.
Works with candidates on academic writing and preparing chapters for supervisor review.
Supports research design, findings and the scholarly contribution of dissertations and theses.
Join our team
Feeling inspired?
Be part of a dynamic network dedicated to empowering postgraduate students through knowledge, mentorship and academic excellence. Facilitators, mentors and research-support professionals are always welcome.
The wider network
Facilitators across six universities
Every name below runs sessions, courses or workshops through MUPSN. You can book most of them directly.
Ready to stop working alone?
Book a session, request a mentor, or come to the next Thursday workshop.