The Enabling Quality in Postgraduate Education (EQPE) project, funded by DHET, and the Community of Practice for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship (CoP PGES), an initiative of the Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) Programme, hosted a colloquium on preparedness for postgraduate studies. The gathering consisted of university participants from across the sector and representatives from DHET, USAf, and national councils.

This colloquium delved into the critical dimensions of preparedness of all role players, seeking to answer the following questions:

• How can postgraduate students be better equipped to navigate the challenges of advanced study?
• What practices, strategies, and support systems do supervisors need to effectively guide, mentor, and inspire their students?
• What cultures, policies, infrastructure, and resources are essential for creating an institutional environment that nurtures postgraduate education?

Prompted by compelling keynote addresses and opportunities for discussion with colleagues across the system, attendees engage in meaningful dialogue, with collaborative problem-solving, and the development of recommendations for enhanced postgraduate education experiences.