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Wits University Information Session- Grade 12
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually; due to Covid 19, there is still a need to address the learners and parents. The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions - Grade 12
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually; due to Covid 19, there is still a need to address the learners and parents. The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions - Grade 12
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually; due to Covid 19, there is still a need to address the learners and parents. The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions - Grade 12
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually; due to Covid 19, there is still a need to address the learners and parents. The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Gauteng Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually; due to Covid 19, there is still a need to address the learners and parents.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 North West Province
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Mpumalanga Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Free State Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Gauteng Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Limpopo Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Eastern Cape Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 KwaZulu-Natal Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Western Cape Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually. Due to Covid 19 we are doing so online.
The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
- Wits entrance criteria
- How to count APS points
- Qualification options
- Student financial aid
- Residence
- Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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A celebration of the life, work and communities of Professor Bhekizizwe Peterson.
A Celebration of Life | Work | Communities of Professor Bhekizizwe Peterson
The department of African Literature and NEST, (Narrative Enquiry for Social Transformation) invite you to
A Celebration of Life | Work | Communities of Professor Bhekizizwe Peterson
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From epidemics to pandemics - viral respiratory illness in South Africa
From epidemics to pandemics - viral respiratory illness in South Africa
The talk will discuss the public health importance of seasonal respiratory viral illness and approaches to disease control. The emergence and epidemiology of pandemic viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 will be discussed.
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Inaugural Lecture of Professor Mulala Danny Simatele
Just give the poor cash: My view on enhancing the adaptive capacity and resilience of the most vulnerable in society to climate change.
There is now increased consensus that climate change has its greatest impact on the poor people who in most cases lack any form of productive capital and assets to fend off its implications and consequences. The poor people, however, are not passive actors, but are actively involved in searching for alternatives on how to build their adaptive capacity and resilience against climate induced challenges and problems. Social cash transfers (SCT) have been recognised as a critical package for reducing climate risks and building the adaptive capacity, especially for those individuals and households considered most vulnerable to climate change. Over the past 20 years, I have sought to identify practical ways in which this policy intervention can be implemented so that it yields better results for community transformation. I have learnt with great humility that the solutions already exist in communities of those poor people whose lives we seek to transform and that SCT has the potential to build their adaptive capacity and resilience by (a) contributing to meeting basic household needs; (b) helping the poor respond to climate-induced stressors and shocks; (c) helping vulnerable households to manage risk by considering alternative and innovative investments which upsurge their adaptive capacity; (d) transferring money for investment in long-term adaptive capacity development initiatives; and finally (e) facilitating mobility and sustainable livelihood transitions. It is important, however, to note that SCT is not the silver bullet which overcome and solves all the climate change challenges faced by the poor. I have come to accept and acknowledge that cash transfers cannot address all areas of adaptation, but that it is a pre-condition for further adaptation to be equitable and effective. When compared with other adaptation options, cash transfers, I believe fare well as supported by the evidence I have collected over the years. The evidence and lessons learnt, suggest that there is great potential for scaling up this policy intervention tool, and with the right political-will and transparent and inclusive implementation processes, SCT can immeasurably contribute to promoting the adaptation agenda.
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Memorial for Professor Emeritus Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932-2021)
| When: |
Friday, 09 July 2021 - Friday, 09 July 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 13:00 |
| Enquiries: | rechelle.tsunke@wits.ac.za
0605034515 |
Memorial for Professor Emeritus Mzilikazi Khumalo (1932-2021)
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Remembering the life and work of Professor Audrey Msimanga
| When: |
Monday, 12 July 2021 - Monday, 12 July 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 12:00 |
| Enquiries: | rechelle.tsunke@wits.ac.za / 0605034515 |
Remembering the life and work of Professor Audrey Msimanga
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Inaugural Lecture of Professor Lilian Chenwi
| When: |
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 - Wednesday, 18 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 17:30 |
| Enquiries: | rechelle.tsunke@wits.ac.za
0605034515 |
Rights Enforcement in the African Human Rights Court: Restrictiveness, Progressivity and Resistance
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SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND INNOVATION LECTURE SERIES
| When: |
Thursday, 29 July 2021 - Thursday, 29 July 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 16:00 |
| Enquiries: | Tamelyne.VanTonder@wits.ac.za |
Communication: a key to scientific progress presented by Dr Matteo Rini
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Teaching & Learning Mathematics
The Wits Maths Connect Secondary project has supported mathematics teachers since 2010.
In this series of online workshops, we deal with essential topics in Grade 8 and 9 mathematics. The five part webinar series will include various topics such as: Exponents, Products & Factors, Geometry, Equations & Designing math’s lessons.
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Teaching & Learning Mathematics
The Wits Maths Connect Secondary project has supported mathematics teachers since 2010.
In this series of online workshops, we deal with essential topics in Grade 8 and 9 mathematics. The five part webinar series will include various topics such as: Exponents, Products & Factors, Geometry, Equations & Designing math’s lessons.
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Teaching & Learning Mathematics
The Wits Maths Connect Secondary project has supported mathematics teachers since 2010.
In this series of online workshops, we deal with essential topics in Grade 8 and 9 mathematics. The five part webinar series will include various topics such as: Exponents, Products & Factors, Geometry, Equations & Designing math’s lessons.
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Teaching & Learning Mathematics
The Wits Maths Connect Secondary project has supported mathematics teachers since 2010.
In this series of online workshops, we deal with essential topics in Grade 8 and 9 mathematics. The five part webinar series will include various topics such as: Exponents, Products & Factors, Geometry, Equations & Designing math’s lessons.
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Future of NRF Research Funding: Q+A with Dr Gansen Pillay
| When: |
Thursday, 05 August 2021 - Thursday, 05 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
Off campus |
| Start time: | 9:00 |
| Enquiries: | Kasturie Sanasy
Email: Kasturie.Sanasy@wits.ac.za |
Workshop hosted by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation.
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Women's day talk: Fixing her Crown
Empower yourself this women’s day with tips on how to “make sense with cents” with Ncumisa Ndelu from 1 Family 1 Stockpile
Ncumisa Ndelu is a journalist by profession with more than 10 years experience in radio both locally and internationally (BBC Africa). Ndelu then joined government and served for 12 years in government communications and media liaison. The only daughter of a single mom, a mom of two daughters and working in the social development space, Ndelu has an appreciation of the struggles of women and girls and is very passionate about making the lives of women better and easier. She is also a founding member of the #TotalShutdown a grassroots movement which seeks to shine the spotlight on Gender Based Violence. In 2021 Ndelu was select by Facebook to join its invitation only Community Learning Labs, a platform created to empower and support community leaders making a difference in the world.
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Science, Society and Innovation Lecture Series
| When: |
Thursday, 26 August 2021 - Thursday, 26 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 16:00 |
| Enquiries: | tamelyne.vantonder@wits.ac.za |
Scientists and Students as Entrepreneurs
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Gauteng Province
Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Gauteng Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session North - West Province
Wits University Grade 9 Information Session North - West Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please click here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Mpumalanga Province
Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Mpumalanga Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Gauteng Province
| When: |
Tuesday, 17 August 2021 - Tuesday, 17 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 17:00 |
| Enquiries: | kgati.nyama@wits.ac.za
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Gauteng Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Limpopo Province
| When: |
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 - Wednesday, 18 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 15:30 |
| Enquiries: | kgati.nyama@wits.ac.za |
Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Limpopo Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Sessions Eastern Cape Province
| When: |
Thursday, 19 August 2021 - Thursday, 19 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 15:30 |
| Enquiries: | Kgati.Nyama@wits.ac.za |
Wits University Grade 9 Information Sessions Eastern Cape Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session KZN Province
| When: |
Thursday, 19 August 2021 - Thursday, 19 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 17:00 |
| Enquiries: | zodwa.ndebele@wits.ac.za |
Wits University Grade 9 Information Session KZN Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Gauteng Province
| When: |
Friday, 20 August 2021 - Friday, 20 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 15:30 |
| Enquiries: | zodwa.ndebele@wits.ac.za |
Wits University Grade 9 Information Session Gauteng Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Grade 9 Information Sessions Western Cape Province
| When: |
Friday, 20 August 2021 - Friday, 20 August 2021 |
| Where: |
Online Event
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| Start time: | 17:00 |
| Enquiries: | zodwa.ndebele@wits.ac.za |
Wits University Grade 9 Information Sessions Western Cape Province
Wits University would like to extend the following webinar invitation to Grade 9 learners and parents. The webinar is hosted by the Schools Liaison Office and will ensure that all learners have the necessary information for their Grade 10 subject choices. The webinar hosted by Wits, will include the following:
• Subject selection methods
• Personality traits to consider when choosing subjects
• Wits entrance criteria & subject requirements
• How to calculate an Admission Point Score (APS)
• Possible career options
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative, please register here to join the webinar.
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Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Gauteng Province
Wits University Information Sessions Grade 11 Gauteng Province
Wits University visits different areas in South Africa annually; due to Covid 19, there is still a need to address the learners and parents. The Schools Liaison Office at Wits University wants to ensure that all learners have the necessary information in preparation for their university studies. The webinar hosted by the institution will look at the following:
• Wits entrance criteria
• How to count APS points
• Qualification options
• Student financial aid
• Residence
• Sport opportunities
The session promises to be insightful and highly informative.
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Inaugural Lecture of Professor Elizabeth Jonck
The relationship between the packing chromatic numbers of the infinite grid and torus
The relationship between the packing chromatic numbers of the infinite grid and torus
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Emergence, risk and enactment: Advancing a multifocal approach to the study of violence
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Brett Bowman
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A correspondence-theoretic journey in non-classical logic
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Willem Conradie
Professor Willem Conradie from the School of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, will deliver his inaugural lecture titled, A correspondence-theoretic journey in non-classical logic.
Since the rise of modern mathematical logic in the wake of the foundational crisis of the early twentieth century, the field has seen rapid growth and has found application in many areas including mathematics itself, philosophy, theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence, linguistics and the social sciences. This and the different philosophical views on the nature of mathematics has helped stimulate the development of a wide range of non-classical logics including modal logics, intuitionistic logic, substructural logics, hybrid logics and many-valued logics, to name but a few. This lecture will provide a glimpse into the world of these logics and highlight the systematic connections that can be traced between them when viewed through the lenses of duality and correspondence theory.
The lecture will take place online via Zoom.
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The water crisis in Harare: Historical antecedents and contemporary consequences
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Muchaparara Musemwa
Professor Muchaparara Musemwa from the Department of History, School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities will deliver his inaugural lecture titled, The water crisis in Harare: Historical antecedents and contemporary consequences.
The matter of ownership and access to land has dominated Zimbabwean politics and history for many decades. However, lost in scholarly debates as well as in political and economic policies has been water, a vital resource of equal importance. Its significance in urban areas, especially in the capital city Harare, is of growing and urgent concern. Many cities in the developing world confront the same situation as does Harare, where the urban poor lack access to clean, adequate, and affordable potable water as well as any proper sanitation infrastructure. In the case of Zimbabwe, the challenges of supplying water have been exacerbated by the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, but there are also many other factors that require understanding. It is the purpose of this lecture to counter what I believe to be a growing tendency in current scholarship to attribute all water scarcity problems to climate change and the absence of proper sanitation to contemporary political decisions. Instead, I contend that the recurrent and serious water crisis now evident in Harare can only be understood within the context of a complex, contentious and long history of water politics in the colonial and postcolonial periods.
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Launch of Gauteng City-Region Quality of Life Results
Launch of the results of the Gauteng City-Region Observatory 6th Quality of Life Survey 2020/21.
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) invites you to the virtual launch of our 6th Quality of Life Survey 2020/21. These results provide new insight into the overall wellbeing and quality of life of residents of Gauteng in late 2020 and early 2021. The findings cover a range of components contributing to overall quality of life, including the direct impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and psychosocial conditions, socio-political attitudes and beliefs, and satisfaction with government. The GCRO has run the Quality of Life Survey every two years since 2009, generating rich data that has informed policy, decision-making, and contributed to numerous academic publications. With a focus on quality of life and well-being, the survey has always been a profoundly human project.
Background information on the survey is available on our website https://gcro.ac.za/research/project/detail/quality-life-survey-vi-202021/
The event will be recorded. There will also be a livestream to YouTube.
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Just give the poor cash
Professor Simatele from the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science will deliver his inaugural lecture.
Climate change has its greatest impact on the poor people who, in most cases, lack any form of productive capital. The poor, however, are not passive actors, but are actively involved in searching for alternatives to build their adaptive capacity and resilience. Social cash transfers (SCT) have been recognised as a critical package for reducing climate risks. If properly implemented, they can transform poor people’s lives. It is, however, important to note that they are not the silver bullet needed to solve all the climate change challenges faced by the poor. They are a pre-condition for further adaptation to be equitable and effective. When compared with other adaptation options, cash transfers fare well. With the right political-will, transparent community engagements systems which are inclusive in nature, SCT can immeasurably contribute to the adaptation agenda.
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Commercial Banking as a Social Good
The School of Economics and Finance will host this event.
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ANNUAL PROFESSOR EDWELL KASEKE MEMORIAL LECTURE
Social development in times of COVID-19: What have we learnt?
COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic and social disruptions that has seen several organisations and governments starting to build resilient systems to guard against future shocks. The pandemic has forced between 40 and 60 million more people into extreme poverty, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the death toll continues to rise. The persistence of the pandemic results in continued lockdown periods and increased socio-economic and health costs.
This lecture will focus on the lessons learnt within the global, African, and South African contexts regarding social development practice in times of COVID-19.
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Inaugural Lecture of Prof. Ling Cheng.
Hybrid Visible Light Communication for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Challenges and Opportunities.
Professor Ling Cheng from the School of Electrical and Information Engineering Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment will deliver his inaugural lecture titled, Hybrid Visible Light Communication for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Challenges and Opportunities.
Reliable and affordable data communication is a key to intelligent transportation systems (ITS). A hybrid power line communication (PLC) and outdoor visible light communication (VLC) system is proposed and the challenges in in-vehicle PLC and outdoor VLC are illustrated. Our recent studies were focused on new techniques and strategies to integrate heterogeneous PLC with VLC so as to improve the reliability and scalability of these data communication techniques in an ITS practice i.e. (a) based on the existing PLC and VLC standards provide a more reliable coding and modulation scheme in the physical layer of a hybrid system; (b) evolve the outdoor visible light communication techniques, which are still in their early stages of development in practice, especially on channel modelling; (c) adapt the existing techniques and propose new techniques up-to-date according to the requirements of data transmission in ITS.
The lecture will take place online via Zoom.
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Theory in qualitative health research
Qualitative Health Research Series Webinar 3
In this webinar we will hear from qualitative health researchers about the role of theory in their research. The purpose is to open a dialogue about this often overlooked or even feared aspect of qualitative health research, and support students or others new to qualitative research in finding their way to confidently engaging with theory.
Keynote Speakers
Dr Sarah Hamed, DDS
Dr Hamed is a dentist and a PhD candidate at the Department of Sociology at Uppsala University in Sweden. Her research interests are on migration and healthcare. Her doctoral project looks at racism in healthcare focusing on Swedish healthcare. Dr Hamed previously worked with a European project where she examined access to healthcare in superdiverse neighbourhoods. She also works as part of the MigHealthCare project funded by the European Commission aiming at strengthening community-based care for migrants. As a dentist, Dr Hamed worked in both Sweden and in Sudan.
Dr Ferdinand Mukumbang, PhD
Dr Mukumbang is an Acting Assistant Professor in Implementation Sciences at the School of Global Health, University of Washington. He holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Western Cape in South Africa. He is specialized in health policy and systems research with a particular interest in complexity-sensitive approaches and theories.
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How will we supply the future need for electricity in South Africa?
How will we supply the future need for electricity in South Africa? presented by Prof JP Wikus van Niekerk
South Africa has been struggling to cope with above inflation increases in our cost of electricity as well as a shortage of supply that led to rolling blackouts or “loadshedding.” At the same time, we face the additional challenges of climate change and with most of our electricity currently supplied by coal-fired power stations there is a clear need that we need to transition to cleaner production of electricity.
In this talk we will explore the options available to South Africa to make this transition, the resources available to do so, the challenges that this will bring about and, most importantly, the projected cost trajectory of these new sources.
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Innovations in condoms: Their key role in pregnancy and STI/HIV prevention.
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Matgorzata Beksinska
Professor Matgorzata Beksinska from the the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wits Universitywill deliver her inaugural lecture titled, Innovations in condoms: Their key role in pregnancy and STI/HIV prevention.
Male and female condoms are the only available multi-purpose technology (MPT) that can prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including HIV. If used correctly and consistently, condoms can provide levels of pregnancy protection similar to many hormonal methods. Condoms remain one of the most common methods used at first sexual intercourse and are relied on as a current use of contraception and STI/HIV prevention by adolescents in many regions of the world. In particular male condoms are generally easy to access at low cost. Female condoms are more expensive than male condoms and less accessible, however, they have the advantage of being a female-initiated method. Condom users may experience some common challenges, however recent advances in condom technology have led to new designs and modifications of existing products to improve quality and make them more attractive, acceptable and pleasurable for consumers and increase use. Condoms are classified as Class II medical devices and new products are required to undergo rigorous testing including the conduct of clinical trials to assess functional performance. This lecture will present the latest innovations in condom technology including the research conducted in this area in South Africa.
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Webinar 4: Philosophy in qualitative health research.
Qualitative Health Research Series
Webinar 4: Philosophy in qualitative health research.
The aim of this webinar is to alleviate fears and confusion around philosophical dimensions of qualitative research. How do we approach reality or knowledge differently in different paradigms? What implications does this have for our research, and how do we choose the most relevant paths for our qualitative studies?
Speakers
DR AZITA CHELLAPPOO, PHD
Dr Chellappoo is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the Open University in the UK. Her current research interrogates the conceptualisation of race and fatness in contemporary biomedical science. Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher in the “The Return of the Organism in the Biosciences” group at Ruhr Universität Bochum, and completed her PhD in the History & Philosophy of Science Department at the University of Cambridge.
DR FERDINAND MUKUMBANG, PHD
Dr Mukumbang is an Acting Assistant Professor in Implementation Sciences at the School of Global Health, University of Washington. He holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Western Cape in South Africa. He is specialized in health policy and systems research with a particular interest in complexity-sensitive approaches and theories, including realist evaluation of health interventions.
About the Qualitative Health Research Series:
This 6-part series is open to anyone interested in qualitative health research in African settings. Its mission is to be a respectful and constructive online forum for sharing experiences, advancing methodological discussions, networking and supporting qualitative researchers. Meetings will take place once a month via Zoom, allowing a wide audience to connect and listen. Each session will comprise of a presentation followed by a group discussion, practical case reviews and useful tips. These sessions will be recorded and converted afterwards into online self-directed learning resources.
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