Assessing Zambia’s New Dawn Government after a year in Power

INVITATION The University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) in partnership with the UJ Libraryinvites you to a webinar titled: Assessing Zambia’s New Dawn Government after a year in PowerDATE: Wednesday, 24 August 2022TIME: 16:00 – 18:00 (SAST)VENUE: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z76pJoKuQLCsWbvBjWDKZgWhen Hakainde Hichilema defeated the incumbent Edgar Lungu and becameZambia’s seventh President, he declared a new … Continued

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

INVITATION: The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala invitesyou to his August 2022 Hybrid Reading Group. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot“This extraordinary account shows us that miracle workers, believers, and con artists populate hospitals as well as churches, and that even ascience writer may find herself … Continued

Non-Western Global Theories of International Relations

INVITATION The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the UJ Library cordially invite you to a book discussion for the edited book titled:Non-Western Global Theories of International Relations International Relations discourse is often said to be dominated by Western theories.This book offers readers an in-depth understanding of the … Continued

TSHIMONG TALKS Education in the 21st Century: The Changing Needs of the Education System in the Technological Era

INVITATION: TSHIMONG TALKSEducation in the 21st Century: The Changing Needs of the Education System in the Technological EraSpeakerBongani Masilela – Professional Learning Designer and Education Masters Candidate at the WitsSchool of Education FACILITATORSBusi Mkhumbuzi Pooe – Cofounder and CEO of TshimongDATE: 27 JULY 2022TIME: 13:00Please click this URL to join: https://zoom.us/s/96936700029

Siyafunda CTC and Digify Africa Digital Training Workshop.

INVITATION Siyafunda CTC and Digify Africa, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, is delivering a nation-wide basic digital skills programmeaimed at benefitting youth, women, persons with disabilities and the elderly across South Africa.All UJ 1st Year students are invited to the Digital Training Workshop.DATE : Thursday 4 August 2022TIME : First session: 10:00 to … Continued

Academic Integrity Seminar

INVITATION: Academic Integrity Seminar The UJ Faculty of Humanities and the Library invite you to attend the Academic Integrity Week which will be held from 18-21 July. This is a week dedicated to promoting the values of honesty, respect and responsibility, and to addressing plagiarism. The inaugural online seminar of the week will feature an … Continued

Deep Transitions and Transformative Investment

INVITATION The Transformative Innovation Policy South Africa hub invite you to a Hybrid Masterclass: Deep Transitions and Transformative Investment Speaker: Professor Johan Schot Date: 23 June 2022 Time: 15:00 – 16:30 (SAST) Venue: APK Library, Nadine Gordimer Centre RSVP Hybrid Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xw6_a1M5T-uPxa_0ciVcsg For more information on deep transitions, see www.deeptransitions.net Contact: tipsouthafrica@uj.ac.za for more information

STEM MentHER Induction

INVITATION: The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Faculty of Science in partnership with UJ Library invites you to a physical event titled: STEM MentHER Induction STEM MentHER, a programme aimed at grade 12 female students, has selected 16 deserving students. This programme will guide and streamline each student’s journey into a STEM field: Science, Technology, Engineering … Continued

DIGITALISING ACCOUNTANCY: ARE WE KEEPING UP WITH THE CURVE?

INVITATION: The North-West University in collaboration with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants is hosting the 2022 SAAA National Virtual Conference THEME: “DIGITALISING ACCOUNTANCY: ARE WE KEEPING UP WITH THE CURVE?” The conference has strong interdisciplinary roots and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary approaches covering a broad range of research topic areas in Accountancy DATE: … Continued

Topic: Teaching with EdTech – Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia-Pacific: Future of work and wellbeing in Education

INVITATION: The SARChI Chair Teaching and Learning, Prof Shireen Motala, University of Johannesburg and the SARChI Chair Teacher Education, Prof Yusuf Sayed, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, invite you to a lecture by Dr Meera Chandran, Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) Mumbai, India: Topic: Teaching with EdTech – Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in … Continued