Time Management for Research Projects": New Course to Empower Researchers

In a new initiative to enhance the academic skills of its students, the Islamic University of Minnesota organized a specialized training course titled "Time Management for Research Projects" on the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025. The course was held in collaboration between the Training, Development, and Community Programs Center and the College of Arts and Humanities, as part of the "Scientific Research Skills" program.

The course was delivered by Dr. Sahar Al-Samadi, a faculty member at the university, and targeted a broad audience of research students, postgraduate students, academics, and researchers working on long-term projects.

The workshop aimed to equip participants with practical tools to face one of the biggest challenges in academic work. It focused on developing skills for time planning across research stages, utilizing modern digital tools like Trello and Notion for task organization, and providing effective strategies to overcome procrastination and deadline pressure.

The course curriculum included advanced techniques such as "Backwards Planning" and creating contingency plans to ensure research projects are completed on time without compromising quality, all while maintaining a balance between academic and personal life.

At its conclusion, committed participants were awarded accredited certificates, having acquired practical skills aimed at boosting their productivity and self-discipline, and enabling them to manage their research projects with efficiency and realism.