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Cultural Complexities, Social Work and SDGs

Conceptual publication with a synopsis of the SDGs in relation to social workers’ role to address social development challenges in a culturally diverse country.

Zimba, Z.

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Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy

The aim of this study is to evaluate psycho-social factors in teenage pregnancy with the aim of developing teenage pregnancy prevention model

Dimo P.M

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Food Forests

To promote and practice food forestry that draws on aspects of permaculture and eco-hydrology to maximise the biodiverse use of land and promote ecosystems for health, wellbeing and sustainable living.

De Beer, M

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Social Work practice and Climate Change

ASASWEI 2021 conference paper (tittle: Locating social workers’ response on climate change using local indigenous knowledge).

Zimba, Z.F

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Social Workers with Disabilities

The research focused on investigating the feasibility of utilizing theoretical skills in practice, such as observation skills and communication skills for social workers living with disabilities.

Zimba, Z.F

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Disability Sexual Assistance

Researching, conferencing and publishing on the sexual assistance of people with disabilities to raise awareness and sexual citizenship of people with severe disabilities.

See here

De Beer, M

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UJ Staff Wellness Committee

To understand staff wellness, impact of COVID-19 lockdown at UJ and address concerns, together with representatives from the University.

Nadesan, V.S.

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Alcoholism and the Family

Actively engagement in Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa, in AA in Sub-Saharan Africa and AA Worldwide. Media exposure to discuss effects on alcoholism, foetal alcohol syndrome. Regular webinars on alcoholism and the family

Nadesan, V.S.

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Poverty and Inequality: Taking Social Work into the 21st century

Co-ordinated the ASASWEI 2021 conference on Poverty and Inequality, allowed for 184 related papers to be presented on an international platform. Currently editing above Conference Papers for publication.

Nadesan, V.S.

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Clit+ Artistic Activism

Using mixed mediums, e.g., 3D printing, natural products (stone/rocks), clay, foam, etc. for educational and awareness raising for the appreciation of the clitoris and for people with clitoris’s to be more empowered and to take their sexual agency back.

See here

De Beer, M

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Africa Network of Care-leaving Researchers

Pan-African research network focused on advancing researchers and research on the transition of young people raised in alternative care settings (residential, foster, group home, etc.) towards young adulthood.

See here

Van Breda, AD

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International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood from Care

Global research network focused on advancing researchers and research on the transition of young people raised in alternative care settings (residential, foster, group home, etc.) towards young adulthood.

See here

Van Breda, AD

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International Federation for Social Work Africa Conference

IFSW Conference paper (titled: Contribution of ubuntu resilience to social work’s achievement of sustainable development goals) explored how resilience and ubuntu combined to achieve many SDGs through indigenous paradigms.

See here

Van Breda, AD

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Care-leaving practice forum (Gauteng and Western Cape)

A research-to-practice forum focused on facilitating the transition of young people raised in alternative care settings (mostly residential care) towards young adulthood.

Van Breda, AD

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Care Leaving Practice Forum

This forum focusses on making research applicable in the practice context of care settings (CYCC’s). The focus is facilitating the transition of young people who were raised in CYCC’s out of the care system and towards young adulthood.

Bond, S. J.

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Education

Cross country study (SA, China and India) on decolonised social work education

Nadesan, V.S.

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Well-being of Social Work Students

Paper presented on social work student identities; international conference hosted by a college in India (SSUS)

Nadesan, V.S.

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Transition to Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic

Research study on undergrad students at UJ on the relationship between student anxiety and the transition to online learning (2021 project)

Nadesan

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Return to On-Campus Post-COVID

Research on relationship between student anxiety and return to on-campus activities (2022)

Nadesan, V.S.

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Student wellbeing

Joint study with SA universities on social work student well-being post-COVID (2022)

Nadesan, V.S.

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Girls 4 Girls Mentorship programme

A mentorship programme aimed at empowering the girl child to lead and take up leadership positions in the same spaces as men-changing their lives and those of their communities in the process.

The programme helps the girl child realise that they are capable of leading, same way men, creating opportunities for gender equalities in leadership spaces

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Dr Du Toit research

By focusing on paid domestic work and outsourcing, his work contributes to debates on the working conditions and employment relations of domestic workers.

His work on domestic work also looks at how female jobseekers experience work and what opportunities and challenges they experienced in the domestic work sector.

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Dr Du Toit research

By focusing on paid domestic work and outsourcing, his work contributes to debates on the working conditions and employment relations of domestic workers.

His work on domestic work also looks at how female jobseekers experience work and what opportunities and challenges they experienced in the domestic work sector.

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Dr Letitia Smuts’ research on heteronormativity and gender norms

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Dr Letitia Smuts’ research on heteronormativity and gender norms

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Dr Letitia Smuts’ research on heteronormativity and gender norms

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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman

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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman

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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman

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Edited Book: Financial Inclusion for Women Matters and Gender Budgeting Response in Africa: Access and Future Measures

See here.

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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman

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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

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Student Essay Contest on South Africa-Sweden Relations

Invites senior UG students to submit an essay that seeks to explore and deepen bilateral ties between South Africa and Sweden

Key categories include: gender, culture, environmental issues, science and technology and academic exchange. Can forward full documentation by end of Feb.

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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research

Focuses on the lived experiences of South African whistleblowers, the challenges they encounter in attempting to promote ethical workplaces and the protection and support they require

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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research

Focuses on the lived experiences of South African whistleblowers, the challenges they encounter in attempting to promote ethical workplaces and the protection and support they require

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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research

Focuses on the lived experiences of South African whistleblowers, the challenges they encounter in attempting to promote ethical workplaces and the protection and support they require

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Edited Book: Financial Inclusion for Women Matters and Gender Budgeting Response in Africa: Access and Future Measures

See here.

I am given to understand that this book will be part of Palgrave’s SDGs Serries, but best to check with Dr Ojo.

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

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African Civil Society Conference

This conference sought to review the contributions made by and the challenges encountered by African civil society operating on the continent.

I am given to understand that this book will be part of Palgrave’s SDGs Serries, but best to check with Dr Ojo.

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

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African Civil Society Conference

This conference sought to review the contributions made by and the challenges encountered by African civil society operating on the continent.

I am given to understand that this book will be part of Palgrave’s SDGs Serries, but best to check with Dr Ojo.

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

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African Civil Society Conference

This conference sought to review the contributions made by and the challenges encountered by African civil society operating on the continent.

I am given to understand that this book will be part of Palgrave’s SDGs Serries, but best to check with Dr Ojo.

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Edited book: Gender and countering violent extremism: Approaches, Perspectives and Lessons Learnt (2 books)

Focuses on national approaches to gender and CVE with the aim of identifying areas of convergence and divergence which could help drive more regional cooperation on CVE via a gendered lens. Gender as a unit of analysis in CVE policy-making to better serve gendered needs.

Sven Botha and Nicole Junker (eds) Contracted with Lexington Books. Due end of 2022.

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Edited Book: African Women in the 4IR: Change, Politics and Approaches

See here.

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Gender, research, and society workshops

Three workshops to be hosted by the Department of Politics and IR.

– Workshop 1: From gender sensitivity to gender responsiveness in policy

-Workshop 2: Gendered interests vs. gendered needs

-Workshop 3: Teaching gender revisited

Organised by Sven and Tinuade

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SLP: Gender and technology

A SLP dedicated to integrating the gender-technology nexus. The cornerstone of this SLP will illustrate how technology can be used to promote gender responsiveness.

Curriculum still under development. Check back with Sven in April for more info.

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

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Student Essay Contest on South Africa-Sweden Relations

Invites senior UG students to submit an essay that seeks to explore and deepen bilateral ties between South Africa and Sweden

Key categories include: gender, culture, environmental issues, science and technology and academic exchange. Can forward full documentation by end of Feb.

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African Civil Society Conference

This conference sought to review the contributions made by and the challenges encountered by African civil society operating on the continent.

I am given to understand that this book will be part of Palgrave’s SDGs Serries, but best to check with Dr Ojo.

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Edited book: Games-Based Teaching for Higher Education: Improving Adult Learning Outcomes Through Games and Interactive Teaching

This book is meant to operate as a toolkit for adult education.

Sven Botha contributing. Best to contact Caroline Varin (ed) for more detail.

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

2 Download (2).png

Student Essay Contest on South Africa-Sweden Relations

Invites senior UG students to submit an essay that seeks to explore and deepen bilateral ties between South Africa and Sweden

Key categories include: gender, culture, environmental issues, science and technology and academic exchange. Can forward full documentation by end of Feb.

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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations

Brings together South African and Swedish academics from various subjects to deepen cooperation between both countries

Due Jan 2023. Can send you the formal letter of invitation if needed.

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African Civil Society Conference

This conference sought to review the contributions made by and the challenges encountered by African civil society operating on the continent.

I am given to understand that this book will be part of Palgrave’s SDGs Serries, but best to check with Dr Ojo.

New book series: Key Issues in African International Relations and Political Science

A new book series to be introduced by Bristol University Press with a possible partnership with UJ Press, but not confirmed.

Sven Botha, Victoria Graham and Jo-Ansie van Wyk (eds).

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Cultural Complexities, Social Work and SDGs
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Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy
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Africa Network of Care-leaving Researchers
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International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood from Care
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International Federation for Social Work Africa Conference
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Care-leaving practice forum (Gauteng and Western Cape)
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Care Leaving Practice Forum
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Food Forests
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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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African Civil Society Conference
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UJ Staff Wellness Committee
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Alcoholism and the Family
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Well-being of Social Work Students
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Transition to Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Return to On-Campus Post-COVID
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Student wellbeing
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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman
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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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Education
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Edited book: Games-Based Teaching for Higher Education: Improving Adult Learning Outcomes Through Games and Interactive Teaching
2 Download (2).png
Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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Student Essay Contest on South Africa-Sweden Relations
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Clit+ Artistic Activism
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Girls 4 Girls Mentorship programme
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Dr Du Toit research
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Dr Letitia Smuts’ research on heteronormativity and gender norms
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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman
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Edited book: Gender and countering violent extremism: Approaches, Perspectives and Lessons Learnt (2 books)
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Edited Book: African Women in the 4IR: Change, Politics and Approaches
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Gender, research, and society workshops
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SLP: Gender and technology
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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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Student Essay Contest on South Africa-Sweden Relations
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African Civil Society Conference
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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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African Civil Society Conference
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Dr Du Toit research
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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research
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Social Workers with Disabilities
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Disability Sexual Assistance
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Dr Letitia Smuts’ research on heteronormativity and gender norms
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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman
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Edited Book: Financial Inclusion for Women Matters and Gender Budgeting Response in Africa: Access and Future Measures
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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman
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Student Essay Contest on South Africa-Sweden Relations
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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research
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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research

Focuses on the lived experiences of South African whistleblowers, the challenges they encounter in attempting to promote ethical workplaces and the protection and support they require

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Social Work practice and Climate Change
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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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African Civil Society Conference
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Dr Letitia Smuts’ research on heteronormativity and gender norms
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Muslim religious Leaders views on domestic violence experienced by Muslim married women by Dr Muhammed Suleman
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The Sociology department’s whistleblowing research
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Edited Book: Financial Inclusion for Women Matters and Gender Budgeting Response in Africa: Access and Future Measures
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Special issue of ‘The Thinker’ on SA-SE relations
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African Civil Society Conference
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Poverty and Inequality: Taking Social Work into the 21st century

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