The University of Ghana School of Graduate Studies (SGS) MPhil Thesis Writing Bootcamp successfully concluded today, Friday, 26th June 2026, bringing to a close a rich and impactful three-day academic programme.
Day 3 built on the strong momentum of the previous days, combining practical training, reflective learning, and student engagement activities to ensure participants leave better equipped to complete their theses.
🎯 Wellness Session: Learning Through Engagement
An engaging wellness session added a refreshing and interactive element to the day, where students participated in a “Pick and Act” activity.
This activity encouraged participants to:
- Step away briefly from intensive writing
- Engage in light, collaborative exercises
- Refresh mentally while maintaining group interaction
The session highlighted the importance of balance, relaxation, and mental clarity as essential components of sustained academic productivity.
💻 Hands-On Systems Training: Thesis Submission Process
The SGS IT Unit, represented by Reuben Asamanyua and Papa Enyan Yarquah, delivered a practical session on the Thesis Tracking System, focusing on the final submission process.
Students were guided through:
- Navigating the system effectively
- Responding to examiner comments appropriately
- Uploading final documents correctly
- Completing submission without errors
This hands-on session provided clarity and confidence, ensuring students are well prepared to successfully complete their submissions.
📖 From Thesis to Publication
A key highlight of the day was the session featuring a recorded presentation by Prof. Schoenfuss on “Turning Your Writing into a Publication.”
The session provided students with valuable insights into:
- Transforming thesis work into publishable research
- Positioning academic work for wider scholarly impact
- Understanding the publication process
Participants were encouraged to view their theses not merely as a graduation requirement, but as meaningful contributions to academic knowledge.
🧠 Clarifications and Reflections
Following the recorded session and technical training, the Dean of SGS, Prof. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi, engaged students in a clarification session.
During this interaction, the Dean:
- Clarified key points from the recorded presentation
- Addressed questions raised by students
- Provided further guidance on expectations for thesis completion
This session ensured that participants left with a clear understanding of their next steps.
🏁 Closing Remarks: A Charge to Finish Strong
In his closing remarks, the Dean encouraged students to:
- Stay disciplined and focused
- Apply the skills gained during the bootcamp
- Remain committed to completing their theses within schedule
The message was clear:
👉 Consistency, structure, and dedication are key to success.
🔥 A Successful Bootcamp Experience
Over three days, the SGS MPhil Bootcamp has:
✔ Strengthened academic writing skills
✔ Introduced essential research tools and systems
✔ Promoted academic integrity and best practices
✔ Provided structured writing time for real progress
✔ Encouraged collaboration and student engagement
🚀 Moving Forward
As participants transition back to their individual academic schedules, they do so with renewed clarity, improved skills, and increased motivation.
👉 The expectation now is simple:
Apply the knowledge gained, remain consistent, and finish strong.
📌 Stay Connected
The School of Graduate Studies remains committed to supporting postgraduate students through initiatives such as this bootcamp.
Stay connected with SGS for more programmes aimed at academic excellence and student success.
