Postgraduate governance
We review how postgraduate decisions are made and carried through.
Examples of work
- Policy review
- Progression processes
- Examination workflows
University Coordinated Research Network
Better systems for postgraduate education.
Independent support for universities that want stronger postgraduate systems.
Services
Areas of practice
We help universities make postgraduate work clearer and easier to manage.
Responsible generative AI
We help universities set clear expectations for the use of generative AI.
Examples of work
- Supervisor workshops
- Student guidance
- AI declarations
Research and editorial practice
We support sound research practice and better editorial work.
Examples of work
- Research integrity
- Reviewer development
- Editorial support
Digital workflow design
We turn complex processes into digital workflows that people can use.
Examples of work
- Process mapping
- System requirements
- Implementation support
Ways of working
Each engagement is shaped around the work that needs to be done.
Seminars and workshops
Practical sessions for staff or students.
Reviews and diagnostics
A focused review with clear recommendations.
Advisory projects
Short projects that solve a defined problem.
Practice-led
About the advisory practice
uni.crn Advisory is led by Prof Izak van Zyl.
He works in postgraduate education and higher education systems. His focus is practical: helping universities make complex work easier to understand and manage.
Areas of expertise
- Postgraduate education
- Responsible research and AI practice
- Institutional workflow design
uni.crn platform
Advisory informed by practice
uni.crn is also developing a digital platform for postgraduate administration.
The advisory work draws on the same practical experience of turning institutional rules into usable workflows.
Institutions can use the advisory service without using the platform.
Enquiries
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