Workshops &
Faculty Development
Programmes.
Stronger research.
More confident academic practice.
Focused workshops and customised programmes in research methodology, academic writing and social enquiry — shaped around your institution.
Good questions.
Better research.
Connect ideas with the work
your academic community does.
Beyond the lecture.
Into academic practice.
A meaningful workshop helps participants ask better questions, make informed research decisions and apply what they learn.
SociologyQuest by Prof. Sekhawat brings conceptual understanding and practical application together through structured, interactive learning. Start with a focused topic or shape a programme around your institution’s priorities.
Choose a focus.
Build something meaningful.
Select an individual theme or combine complementary areas. The depth and practical activities are agreed for your participants.
Research methodology
& research design
Turn an area of interest into a coherent, researchable enquiry.
What you could practise
Develop a preliminary research-design outline around your chosen topic.
Qualitative research
methods
Explore social experiences through thoughtful, systematic enquiry.
What you could practise
Prepare an interview guide and identify possible themes in a sample transcript.
Academic writing
& publication planning
Build clearer arguments and communicate your research with purpose.
What you could practise
Refine an abstract or reorganise a research-paper outline.
Literature review
& research proposals
Connect existing scholarship with the question your study will address.
What you could practise
Create a literature-review matrix and a preliminary proposal structure.
Survey design
& sampling
Ask clearer questions and plan a more coherent, purposeful study.
What you could practise
Review a questionnaire and explain a proposed sampling approach.
Research ethics
& responsible scholarship
Place participant dignity and academic integrity at the centre of research.
What you could practise
Discuss an ethics scenario and draft a study-specific checklist.
Social impact
& applied research
Use social research to explore community and organisational questions.
What you could practise
Outline an assessment approach for a sample development programme.
Sociology, society
& academic pathways
Bring sociological thinking into conversation with the world around us.
What you could practise
Develop a sociological interpretation of a contemporary social issue.
Have a different
focus in mind?
Combine themes or discuss a programme shaped around your department’s learning needs.
Let’s shape it togetherActivities are illustrative; the final scope is confirmed during programme planning.
Invest in the people
who shape knowledge.
Connect research methodology, academic writing and responsible scholarship in a programme built around your faculty’s priorities.
A single focus or a progressive learning sequence — the academic scope starts with your institution.
Request an FDP proposalResearch capacity
Connect research problems, theory, methods and evidence.
Scholarly communication
Develop clearer arguments and more coherent academic writing.
Ethical practice
Reflect on integrity, participant relationships and interpretation.
Department priorities
Adapt the programme to your discipline and academic context.
The right format.
For the learning you need.
From a focused academic conversation to a structured development programme. Explore a starting point for your institution.
Introduce a perspective.
Open up a discussion.
A focused session built around a research theme, contemporary social question or academic skill. A guest lecture or online masterclass can offer a shared starting point for further learning.
- 01Frame the question
Introduce the subject and its relevance.
- 02Explore the perspective
Connect concepts with selected examples.
- 03Open the discussion
Make space for questions and reflection.
Final agenda, duration and delivery arrangements are agreed with the institution.
Work through the concept.
Put it into practice.
Choose a one-day workshop for a defined priority, or a two-day format for more time with concepts, exercises and discussion. Activities are selected to suit the participants and agreed scope.
- 01Understand the concept
Introduce the ideas behind the task.
- 02Practise with guidance
Work with a sample or a participant’s topic.
- 03Reflect and refine
Discuss choices and identify the next step.
Final agenda, duration and delivery arrangements are agreed with the institution.
Build capability across
your academic community.
Bring research design, academic writing and responsible scholarship into a planned sequence of sessions. The programme can focus on one priority or connect several complementary themes.
- 01Identify academic priorities
Understand faculty interests and needs.
- 02Connect the learning themes
Build a purposeful sequence of sessions.
- 03Apply and reflect
Relate the learning to academic practice.
Final agenda, duration and delivery arrangements are agreed with the institution.
Start with your priorities.
Shape the right programme.
Discuss department-specific training or a structured certificate programme around your discipline, participants and learning goals. Any materials, assessment and certification arrangements are confirmed in advance.
- 01Define the requirement
Agree the audience, subject and objectives.
- 02Shape the academic scope
Plan content, activities and delivery.
- 03Confirm the arrangements
Agree requirements before registration.
Final agenda, duration and delivery arrangements are agreed with the institution.
Dates, duration, fees, delivery mode and any certification requirements are confirmed in the programme proposal.
Individual growth.
Institutional capability.
Universities & colleges
Research workshops, guest lectures and department-level learning.
Faculty & early-career academics
Research design, academic writing and scholarly engagement.
Research scholars & students
Proposals, literature reviews, fieldwork and research writing.
Research & development teams
Social surveys, qualitative enquiry, assessment and documentation.
Leave with a clearer
direction for your work.
Depending on the agreed programme, participants can work towards:
Learn with Prof. Sekhawat
Sociologist · Educator · Author · Researcher · Mentor
With an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Sociology and more than two decades of teaching, academic and social-sector experience, Prof. Sekhawat connects ideas, evidence and practical enquiry.
Understand the concept. Examine the evidence. Build the argument.
A clear path from enquiry
to programme.
Start with your learning priorities. Agree the academic scope and practical arrangements before delivery.
- 01
Share your priorities
Tell us about your institution, participants, proposed topic and objectives.
- 02
Shape the scope
Discuss the depth, themes and activities relevant to your group.
- 03
Review the proposal
Confirm the sessions, duration, fees and any agreed requirements.
- 04
Confirm & coordinate
Finalise the schedule, institutional coordination and participant preparation.
Before you
plan a programme.
A few practical details about scope, delivery, certification and participation.
Have a programme-specific question?
Include it in your enquiry
Can our institution request a customised workshop?
Yes. Share your academic priorities, participant profile and intended outcomes. The topic, depth and activities can be discussed in relation to your institution’s requirements.
Are these programmes only for Sociology departments?
The core perspective is Sociology and social research. Institutions from related disciplines can enquire about research methodology, academic writing, qualitative methods and research ethics. Suitability depends on the topic and audience.
Can beginners attend?
An introductory programme can be planned for participants with limited research experience. More focused sessions can address proposals, fieldwork or manuscripts already in progress. Please share the group’s experience level during planning.
Are online programmes available?
Online masterclasses are among the programme formats. The suitability of online delivery for a particular workshop or FDP can be discussed when the academic scope and learning activities are planned.
Will participants receive certificates?
Certification depends on the selected programme and agreed arrangements. The issuing organisation, participation or completion criteria and certificate details should be confirmed before registration. Not every workshop necessarily includes a certificate.
Will an FDP certificate meet professional-development requirements?
No automatic recognition is promised. Where a certificate is required for a specific institutional or professional purpose, confirm acceptance with the relevant institution or authority before enrolling.
Does an academic writing workshop guarantee publication?
No. The workshop supports writing development and publication planning. It does not guarantee journal acceptance or replace independent authorship, appropriate research practice or editorial review.
How are fees and programme dates decided?
Fees and dates are confirmed through the programme proposal, taking account of the topic, duration, delivery arrangements, participant group and agreed scope.
What would your
institution like
to achieve?
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Better questions.
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