Methods Lab
@methodslab.bsky.social
UJ Methods Lab - a dynamic initiative that fosters contextually grounded research methodologies. Bringing together scholars, students, and communities to explore, experiment, and expand how we do research.
🧠 Why does AI writing (like ChatGPT) sound so positive, even when the topic isn’t?
Join Prof Sioux McKenna for a GARNET webinar unpacking how AI tone shapes academic writing & how to use these tools critically.
14 Nov | 12:00–12:45
🌐 www.ujmethodslab.africa
#GARNET #PhDSuccess #AcademicResearch
Join Prof Sioux McKenna for a GARNET webinar unpacking how AI tone shapes academic writing & how to use these tools critically.
14 Nov | 12:00–12:45
🌐 www.ujmethodslab.africa
#GARNET #PhDSuccess #AcademicResearch
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🧠 Why does AI writing (like ChatGPT) sound so positive, even when the topic isn’t?
Join Prof Sioux McKenna for a GARNET webinar unpacking how AI tone shapes academic writing & how to use these tools critically.
14 Nov | 12:00–12:45
🌐 www.ujmethodslab.africa
#GARNET #PhDSuccess #AcademicResearch
Join Prof Sioux McKenna for a GARNET webinar unpacking how AI tone shapes academic writing & how to use these tools critically.
14 Nov | 12:00–12:45
🌐 www.ujmethodslab.africa
#GARNET #PhDSuccess #AcademicResearch
🎧 Episode 4 of African Discoveries is out!
Featuring Bobby Shabangu, President of Wikimedia SA, on decolonising knowledge and amplifying African voices through Wikipedia.
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0LyL...
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
Featuring Bobby Shabangu, President of Wikimedia SA, on decolonising knowledge and amplifying African voices through Wikipedia.
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0LyL...
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🎧 Episode 4 of African Discoveries is out!
Featuring Bobby Shabangu, President of Wikimedia SA, on decolonising knowledge and amplifying African voices through Wikipedia.
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0LyL...
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
Featuring Bobby Shabangu, President of Wikimedia SA, on decolonising knowledge and amplifying African voices through Wikipedia.
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0LyL...
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
We’re bringing open science to Africa 🌍
Breaking barriers. Building bridges. Empowering change.
Sign up and join the UJ Methods Lab movement today: ujmethodslab.africa?fbclid=PAZXh...
Breaking barriers. Building bridges. Empowering change.
Sign up and join the UJ Methods Lab movement today: ujmethodslab.africa?fbclid=PAZXh...
October 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We’re bringing open science to Africa 🌍
Breaking barriers. Building bridges. Empowering change.
Sign up and join the UJ Methods Lab movement today: ujmethodslab.africa?fbclid=PAZXh...
Breaking barriers. Building bridges. Empowering change.
Sign up and join the UJ Methods Lab movement today: ujmethodslab.africa?fbclid=PAZXh...
Tomorrow on Spotify, we chat with Dr. Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, expert in Library & Information Science
Join us as we explore the future of libraries & digital libraries in the digital age.
Don’t miss it: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
#UJMethodsLab #DigitalLibrariesTomorrow
Join us as we explore the future of libraries & digital libraries in the digital age.
Don’t miss it: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
#UJMethodsLab #DigitalLibrariesTomorrow
October 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Tomorrow on Spotify, we chat with Dr. Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, expert in Library & Information Science
Join us as we explore the future of libraries & digital libraries in the digital age.
Don’t miss it: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
#UJMethodsLab #DigitalLibrariesTomorrow
Join us as we explore the future of libraries & digital libraries in the digital age.
Don’t miss it: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
#UJMethodsLab #DigitalLibrariesTomorrow
🤔 Want to learn how Design Thinking & Landscape Analysis can boost your research?
🚀 Join our webinar & discover innovative tools to strengthen your scholarly projects!
📅 10 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:45
🎤 Speaker: Mr. Mbekezeli Khumalo
🔗 Register here: ujmethodslab.africa
🚀 Join our webinar & discover innovative tools to strengthen your scholarly projects!
📅 10 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:45
🎤 Speaker: Mr. Mbekezeli Khumalo
🔗 Register here: ujmethodslab.africa
October 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🤔 Want to learn how Design Thinking & Landscape Analysis can boost your research?
🚀 Join our webinar & discover innovative tools to strengthen your scholarly projects!
📅 10 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:45
🎤 Speaker: Mr. Mbekezeli Khumalo
🔗 Register here: ujmethodslab.africa
🚀 Join our webinar & discover innovative tools to strengthen your scholarly projects!
📅 10 Oct 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:45
🎤 Speaker: Mr. Mbekezeli Khumalo
🔗 Register here: ujmethodslab.africa
🌍✨ Happy Heritage Day! ✨🌍
Let’s honour our heritage by learning from the past, celebrating the present, and building innovative futures together.
🔗 Learn more about us: www.ujmethodslab.africa
#HeritageDay #UJMethodsLab #Ubuntu #DiversityInResearch #UJML
Let’s honour our heritage by learning from the past, celebrating the present, and building innovative futures together.
🔗 Learn more about us: www.ujmethodslab.africa
#HeritageDay #UJMethodsLab #Ubuntu #DiversityInResearch #UJML
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🌍✨ Happy Heritage Day! ✨🌍
Let’s honour our heritage by learning from the past, celebrating the present, and building innovative futures together.
🔗 Learn more about us: www.ujmethodslab.africa
#HeritageDay #UJMethodsLab #Ubuntu #DiversityInResearch #UJML
Let’s honour our heritage by learning from the past, celebrating the present, and building innovative futures together.
🔗 Learn more about us: www.ujmethodslab.africa
#HeritageDay #UJMethodsLab #Ubuntu #DiversityInResearch #UJML
⏰ Reminder!
Join our #NewTechForAfrica Webinar: Editing Power: How to Change the World One Wikipedia Article at a Time .
🗓️Fri, 26 Sept | ⏱️ 12:00–12:45
🎙️Bobby Shabangu
Register here: ujmethodslab.africa/events/eaf34...
#UJMethodsLab #Wikipedia #research @wikimediaza.bsky.social
Join our #NewTechForAfrica Webinar: Editing Power: How to Change the World One Wikipedia Article at a Time .
🗓️Fri, 26 Sept | ⏱️ 12:00–12:45
🎙️Bobby Shabangu
Register here: ujmethodslab.africa/events/eaf34...
#UJMethodsLab #Wikipedia #research @wikimediaza.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
⏰ Reminder!
Join our #NewTechForAfrica Webinar: Editing Power: How to Change the World One Wikipedia Article at a Time .
🗓️Fri, 26 Sept | ⏱️ 12:00–12:45
🎙️Bobby Shabangu
Register here: ujmethodslab.africa/events/eaf34...
#UJMethodsLab #Wikipedia #research @wikimediaza.bsky.social
Join our #NewTechForAfrica Webinar: Editing Power: How to Change the World One Wikipedia Article at a Time .
🗓️Fri, 26 Sept | ⏱️ 12:00–12:45
🎙️Bobby Shabangu
Register here: ujmethodslab.africa/events/eaf34...
#UJMethodsLab #Wikipedia #research @wikimediaza.bsky.social
The UJ Methods Lab had the privilege of attending the Career Summit in Sandton on 12 September, where we gained valuable insights from an incredible lineup of thought leaders and industry experts. 🌟
#UJMethodsLab #UJML
#UJMethodsLab #UJML
September 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The UJ Methods Lab had the privilege of attending the Career Summit in Sandton on 12 September, where we gained valuable insights from an incredible lineup of thought leaders and industry experts. 🌟
#UJMethodsLab #UJML
#UJMethodsLab #UJML
You’re warmly invited to the 2nd New Tech for Africa Webinar: Editing Power – How to Change the World One Wikipedia Article at a Time! Led by Bobby Shabangu and hosted by the UJ Methods Lab.
FRI, 19 SEPT | 12:00 – 12:45
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
FRI, 19 SEPT | 12:00 – 12:45
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
You’re warmly invited to the 2nd New Tech for Africa Webinar: Editing Power – How to Change the World One Wikipedia Article at a Time! Led by Bobby Shabangu and hosted by the UJ Methods Lab.
FRI, 19 SEPT | 12:00 – 12:45
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
FRI, 19 SEPT | 12:00 – 12:45
@wikimediaza.bsky.social
Episode 2 of African Discoveries, powered by UJ Methods Lab, is dropping soon! We’re joined by Dr. Sizwe Dlamini as we explore fresh perspectives and insights on African knowledge and languages. 🌍
📅THUR, 11 September | Available on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7g38...
#UJML
📅THUR, 11 September | Available on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7g38...
#UJML
September 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Episode 2 of African Discoveries, powered by UJ Methods Lab, is dropping soon! We’re joined by Dr. Sizwe Dlamini as we explore fresh perspectives and insights on African knowledge and languages. 🌍
📅THUR, 11 September | Available on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7g38...
#UJML
📅THUR, 11 September | Available on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7g38...
#UJML
🎙️ African Discoveries | Ep. 2
We sit down with Dr. Sizwe Dlamini to unpack SHAKAI, linguistic justice & the future of AI in Africa.
📅 Thurs, 11 Sept | 🎧 On Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
👉 Stay tuned & follow us on Spotify for more!
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
We sit down with Dr. Sizwe Dlamini to unpack SHAKAI, linguistic justice & the future of AI in Africa.
📅 Thurs, 11 Sept | 🎧 On Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
👉 Stay tuned & follow us on Spotify for more!
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
September 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🎙️ African Discoveries | Ep. 2
We sit down with Dr. Sizwe Dlamini to unpack SHAKAI, linguistic justice & the future of AI in Africa.
📅 Thurs, 11 Sept | 🎧 On Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
👉 Stay tuned & follow us on Spotify for more!
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
We sit down with Dr. Sizwe Dlamini to unpack SHAKAI, linguistic justice & the future of AI in Africa.
📅 Thurs, 11 Sept | 🎧 On Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6v451el...
👉 Stay tuned & follow us on Spotify for more!
Powered by UJ Methods Lab
Join us for our first-ever New Tech for Africa Webinar with Prof. Mpho Primus.
Discover how AI-powered sentiment analysis uncovers opinions & meaning in text—from policy debates to everyday narratives.
🗓️ 05 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:30
Join us: ujmethodslab.africa/events/79a0d...
#UJML #MethodsLab
Discover how AI-powered sentiment analysis uncovers opinions & meaning in text—from policy debates to everyday narratives.
🗓️ 05 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:30
Join us: ujmethodslab.africa/events/79a0d...
#UJML #MethodsLab
September 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Join us for our first-ever New Tech for Africa Webinar with Prof. Mpho Primus.
Discover how AI-powered sentiment analysis uncovers opinions & meaning in text—from policy debates to everyday narratives.
🗓️ 05 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:30
Join us: ujmethodslab.africa/events/79a0d...
#UJML #MethodsLab
Discover how AI-powered sentiment analysis uncovers opinions & meaning in text—from policy debates to everyday narratives.
🗓️ 05 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 12:00–12:30
Join us: ujmethodslab.africa/events/79a0d...
#UJML #MethodsLab
As Women’s Month ends, we celebrate Sindisiwe Mazibuko a Research Psychologist, PhD candidate & Project Manager at the UJ Methods Lab. Her leadership, research expertise & dedication inspire us daily. 🌸 #WomensMonth #UJMethodsLab
August 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
As Women’s Month ends, we celebrate Sindisiwe Mazibuko a Research Psychologist, PhD candidate & Project Manager at the UJ Methods Lab. Her leadership, research expertise & dedication inspire us daily. 🌸 #WomensMonth #UJMethodsLab
In celebration of Women’s Month, we joined the OR Tambo School of Leadership for a review of Call Me Woman by Ellen Kuzwayo — a powerful story of resilience and the voices of black women in apartheid South Africa. ✨📖
August 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In celebration of Women’s Month, we joined the OR Tambo School of Leadership for a review of Call Me Woman by Ellen Kuzwayo — a powerful story of resilience and the voices of black women in apartheid South Africa. ✨📖
Join us for AI-Driven Semantic Analysis with Prof. Mpho Primus, hosted by the UJ Methods Lab.
Discover how AI tools like GPT & BERT can unlock meaning in research.
📅05 Sept | 🕛 12:00–12:30
30-min live session + Q&A
Click on the link here to join: zoom.us/j/9616015933...
Discover how AI tools like GPT & BERT can unlock meaning in research.
📅05 Sept | 🕛 12:00–12:30
30-min live session + Q&A
Click on the link here to join: zoom.us/j/9616015933...
August 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Join us for AI-Driven Semantic Analysis with Prof. Mpho Primus, hosted by the UJ Methods Lab.
Discover how AI tools like GPT & BERT can unlock meaning in research.
📅05 Sept | 🕛 12:00–12:30
30-min live session + Q&A
Click on the link here to join: zoom.us/j/9616015933...
Discover how AI tools like GPT & BERT can unlock meaning in research.
📅05 Sept | 🕛 12:00–12:30
30-min live session + Q&A
Click on the link here to join: zoom.us/j/9616015933...
We had the privilege of attending the CNBC Africa AI Summit 2025, where global and African leaders, innovators, and thinkers came together to explore the transformative power of AI.
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#CNBCAfricaAiSummit2025, #UJMethodsLab, #UJML
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#CNBCAfricaAiSummit2025, #UJMethodsLab, #UJML
August 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We had the privilege of attending the CNBC Africa AI Summit 2025, where global and African leaders, innovators, and thinkers came together to explore the transformative power of AI.
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#CNBCAfricaAiSummit2025, #UJMethodsLab, #UJML
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#CNBCAfricaAiSummit2025, #UJMethodsLab, #UJML
Meet our friend & celebrated partner at the UJML, Prof Puleng Segalo who is a psychologist, artist & social justice advocate. Growing up in a South African township during apartheid ignited her passion for social justice, mental well-being, and understanding human behaviour.
August 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Meet our friend & celebrated partner at the UJML, Prof Puleng Segalo who is a psychologist, artist & social justice advocate. Growing up in a South African township during apartheid ignited her passion for social justice, mental well-being, and understanding human behaviour.
🌸 Happy Women’s Day! 🌸
Today we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women in research, academia, and beyond.
At the UJ Methods Lab, we honour the women who inspire innovation, lead with courage, and shape a better future through knowledge. 💡📚✨
#HappyWomensDay #UJMethodsLab
Today we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women in research, academia, and beyond.
At the UJ Methods Lab, we honour the women who inspire innovation, lead with courage, and shape a better future through knowledge. 💡📚✨
#HappyWomensDay #UJMethodsLab
August 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
🌸 Happy Women’s Day! 🌸
Today we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women in research, academia, and beyond.
At the UJ Methods Lab, we honour the women who inspire innovation, lead with courage, and shape a better future through knowledge. 💡📚✨
#HappyWomensDay #UJMethodsLab
Today we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women in research, academia, and beyond.
At the UJ Methods Lab, we honour the women who inspire innovation, lead with courage, and shape a better future through knowledge. 💡📚✨
#HappyWomensDay #UJMethodsLab
Join us on 21 August 2025 for an inspiring dialogue exploring innovative research methods that center African voices and experiences.
🗓 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏰ 2–5 PM (WAT) | 4–7 PM (CAT) | 5–8 PM (EAT)
🔗 www.africavoicesdialogue.africa
🗓 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏰ 2–5 PM (WAT) | 4–7 PM (CAT) | 5–8 PM (EAT)
🔗 www.africavoicesdialogue.africa
August 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Join us on 21 August 2025 for an inspiring dialogue exploring innovative research methods that center African voices and experiences.
🗓 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏰ 2–5 PM (WAT) | 4–7 PM (CAT) | 5–8 PM (EAT)
🔗 www.africavoicesdialogue.africa
🗓 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏰ 2–5 PM (WAT) | 4–7 PM (CAT) | 5–8 PM (EAT)
🔗 www.africavoicesdialogue.africa
Reimagine research through African and decolonial lenses. Join the UJ Methods Lab and be part of the shift. Sign up today: www.ujmethodslab.africa
August 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reimagine research through African and decolonial lenses. Join the UJ Methods Lab and be part of the shift. Sign up today: www.ujmethodslab.africa
We’re launching a bold new series that celebrates and promotes African Science. In our debut episode, Shaun for Thought speaks with Prof. Kevin Durrheim about pioneering ideas that shape the future of the continent.
🔗 UJML Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
🔗 UJML Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
July 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We’re launching a bold new series that celebrates and promotes African Science. In our debut episode, Shaun for Thought speaks with Prof. Kevin Durrheim about pioneering ideas that shape the future of the continent.
🔗 UJML Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
🔗 UJML Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
Coming soon: The UJML Podcast!🔥
In Ep. 1, Shaun Muobeleheni chats with Prof. Kevin Durrheim on research methods, and what it means to make knowledge for Africa, in Africa.
Stay tune!!!
Follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
#ujmethodslab #ujmlpodcasts
In Ep. 1, Shaun Muobeleheni chats with Prof. Kevin Durrheim on research methods, and what it means to make knowledge for Africa, in Africa.
Stay tune!!!
Follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
#ujmethodslab #ujmlpodcasts
July 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Coming soon: The UJML Podcast!🔥
In Ep. 1, Shaun Muobeleheni chats with Prof. Kevin Durrheim on research methods, and what it means to make knowledge for Africa, in Africa.
Stay tune!!!
Follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
#ujmethodslab #ujmlpodcasts
In Ep. 1, Shaun Muobeleheni chats with Prof. Kevin Durrheim on research methods, and what it means to make knowledge for Africa, in Africa.
Stay tune!!!
Follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...
#ujmethodslab #ujmlpodcasts
In 2019, East & South East Asia led global research and development spending with $891B (36.8%), followed by North America at $706B (29.2%). Meanwhile, Africa accounted for just 1% of global R&D investment.
Innovation drives progress - it's time to close the gap.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab
Innovation drives progress - it's time to close the gap.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab
July 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
In 2019, East & South East Asia led global research and development spending with $891B (36.8%), followed by North America at $706B (29.2%). Meanwhile, Africa accounted for just 1% of global R&D investment.
Innovation drives progress - it's time to close the gap.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab
Innovation drives progress - it's time to close the gap.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab
African science fuels global progress.
When we uplift and invest in diverse talent, we build a future where discovery and innovation truly serve all people.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab #scienceforall #africarising
When we uplift and invest in diverse talent, we build a future where discovery and innovation truly serve all people.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab #scienceforall #africarising
July 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
African science fuels global progress.
When we uplift and invest in diverse talent, we build a future where discovery and innovation truly serve all people.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab #scienceforall #africarising
When we uplift and invest in diverse talent, we build a future where discovery and innovation truly serve all people.
#ujmethlab #ujmethodslab #scienceforall #africarising
Welcome to UJ Methods Lab!
We are reimagining research training through an African-centred, decolonial lens. Join us as we transform the landscape of research and learning across the continent.
#UJMethodsLab #UJMethLab #AfricanScholarship
We are reimagining research training through an African-centred, decolonial lens. Join us as we transform the landscape of research and learning across the continent.
#UJMethodsLab #UJMethLab #AfricanScholarship
July 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Welcome to UJ Methods Lab!
We are reimagining research training through an African-centred, decolonial lens. Join us as we transform the landscape of research and learning across the continent.
#UJMethodsLab #UJMethLab #AfricanScholarship
We are reimagining research training through an African-centred, decolonial lens. Join us as we transform the landscape of research and learning across the continent.
#UJMethodsLab #UJMethLab #AfricanScholarship