For many postgraduate students, academic writing can feel overwhelming, from developing a research topic and structuring arguments to navigating supervision, deadlines and critical analysis.

While universities often expect students to arrive with these skills, many are still trying to figure out how to write clearly, think critically and conduct meaningful research at postgraduate level. At the same time, the rise of digital tools and AI is changing how students engage with information, research and writing itself.

We spoke to Dr. Farai Mlambo,  Senior Lecturer of Digital Business at the Wits Business School and author of A Survival Guide for Every Postgraduate Journey.

For many postgraduate students, academic writing can feel overwhelming, from developing a research topic and structuring arguments to navigating supervision, deadlines and critical analysis.
While universities often expect students to arrive with these skills, many are still trying to figure out how to write clearly, think critically and conduct meaningful research at postgraduate level. At the same time, the rise of digital tools and AI is changing how students engage with information, research and writing itself.
We spoke to Dr. Farai Mlambo,&nbsp; Senior Lecturer of Digital Business at the Wits Business School and author of&nbsp;A Survival Guide for Every Postgraduate Journey.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.