FADA - Adopt a Postgraduate: Home

Whether you're starting out or deep into your project, the library is here to support every step of your research journey!

 1. Choose & Focus Your Topic

• Need help finding a research topic?
• Not sure if your topic is too broad or narrow?

 We can help you shape your research question and find the right keywords.

 2. Find the Best Sources

• Struggling to find academic books and journal articles?

Get expert help searching databases, journals, and online collections.

 3. Do a Literature Review

• Don’t know where to start with your lit review?

 We’ll guide you on how to find, organize, and evaluate scholarly sources.

 4. Cite & Reference Correctly

• Confused about Harvard or APA style?

 Learn how to cite properly and avoid plagiarism with easy-to-use tools like EndNote or Mendeley.

 5. Use Smart Research Tools

• Save time with tools like:
  • Lean Library – access articles off-campus
  • Turnitin – check for originality
  • AI tools – learn how to use them ethically

 6. Book a One-on-One Session

• Need individual help?

 Book a session with your Faculty Librarian for personalised support.

The Postgraduate Centre (PGC) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is now situated in the Resolution Circle (RC) Nano Building.

The building is adjacent to the Human Resource B5 Building. 

The RC Nano Building is one of the University’s state-of-the-art infrastructures that enables the PGC to provide high quality support to UJ postgraduate students. 

Contact details of PGC staff:

Postgraduate Centre