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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251127T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251128T140000
DTSTAMP:20251212T073749Z
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SUMMARY:AECRS Programme Gala Dinner and Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) Programme hosted a vibrant two-day gathering on 27–28 November 2025\, bringing together mentors\, mentees\, Programme Advisory Committee members\, institutional Champions\, and strategic partners from across the higher education sector. \nThe Gala Dinner honoured the collective achievements of the AECRS community — from the growth of Thuso Connect to the impact of mentor–mentee relationships — while recognising individuals whose dedication has shaped the programme since inception. The evening celebrated progress\, collaboration and the shared commitment to strengthening South Africa’s research capacity. \nThe following day\, the AECRS Workshop focused on Building on Progress\, Co-creating 2026. Participants engaged in robust discussions on enhancing Thuso Connect and Thuso Resources\, strengthening cross-institutional collaboration\, and identifying actionable priorities for the next phase of the programme. Insightful contributions from mentors\, early-career researchers\, Champions\, and project leaders underscored the collective vision driving AECRS forward. \nView GalleryNews Articles:\nMentorship models must evolve to support academic success> \nCollaboration is advocated as the preferred strategy for strengthening SA’s pipeline of future scholars and researchers> \nSenior scholars acknowledge the AECRS programme’s utility\, and call for urgent other reforms to address systemic challenges> \nAn early-career scientist is chasing a breakthrough in African medicine>
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/aecrs-programme-gala-dinner-and-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Protea by Marriott Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport\, Corner Of York &\, Gladiator St\, Rhodesfield\, Kempton Park\, 1619\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 1619
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T123000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20251208T104412Z
CREATED:20251208T104412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T104412Z
UID:26391-1763641800-1763645400@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Cultivating Emerging Academic Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This Masterclass explored what it meant to mentor the next generation of academic leaders with confidence\, vision\, and integrity. Hosted under the Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) Programme\, the session brought together two accomplished leaders whose work continues to shape higher education in South Africa and beyond. \nSpeakers: \nProfessor Satsope Maoto\nExecutive Dean: Faculty of Humanities\, University of Limpopo\nChampion for advancing women in academic leadership and management \nProfessor Irma Eloff\nProfessor of Educational Psychology\, University of Pretoria\nFounder of the African Deans of Education Forum (ADEF)\nFormer Chair of the Global Network of Deans of Education (GNDE)\nMember of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)\nAdjunct Professor at the University of Innsbruck\, Austria \nThis masterclass offered practical insights\, reflective guidance\, and inspirational perspectives for mentors\, mentees\, and academic leaders invested in strengthening research capacity and leadership pathways within universities. It highlighted the importance of intentional mentorship\, supportive academic environments\, and leadership that is values-driven and future-focused.
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cultivating-emerging-academic-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260123T102850Z
CREATED:20251208T093327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T102850Z
UID:26375-1761822000-1761829200@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Open Access and the Future of Research Publishing
DESCRIPTION:For the final Community of Practice for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship (CoP PGES) meeting of 2025\, featuring Glenn Truran\, Director of the South African National Library Information Consortium (SANLiC)\, alongside Dr Nokuthula Mchunu (NRF) and Dr Leti Kleyn (UP). \nThis insightful session explored Open Access (OA) research publishing – unpacking how SANLiC’s Read and Publish Agreements are transforming the research landscape in South Africa. Glenn Truran shed light on how researchers can benefit from publishing Open Access without author-facing charges or losing their copyright. \nNews Articles:What researchers need to know about Open Access publishing\, but are afraid to ask Read more > \nEverything Researchers need to know about Open Access publishing: A discussion Read more >
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/open-access-and-the-future-of-research-publishing/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CoP PGES Meetings,Past CoP PGES Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250925T123000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20251208T105902Z
CREATED:20251208T105902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T105902Z
UID:26394-1758803400-1758807000@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:What It Takes To Be a Good Mentor in Academia
DESCRIPTION:In this Thuso Connect Masterclass\, Professor David Hornsby from Carleton University\, Canada\, shared insights from his mentorship journey across three higher education systems (South Africa\, London and Canada). \nHe explored why hope\, context\, and discipline all matter and how meaningful mentorship can transform both mentors and mentees. \nThis session is part of Thuso Connect\, an Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) Programme\, initiative that builds a culture of mentorship and support for early-career researchers and scholars.
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/what-it-takes-to-be-a-good-mentor-in-academia/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250730T100000
DTSTAMP:20251208T093511Z
CREATED:20251208T092152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T093511Z
UID:26371-1753869600-1753869600@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Progress in Developing Programmes for Training and Supporting Postgraduate Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:The Community of Practice for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship (CoP PGES) convened for a critical discussion focusing on the training and support of supervisors in postgraduate education. \nWe recognise the vital need to provide adequate training and support to supervisors\, although we cannot guarantee the effectiveness of all existing programmes. The discussion will centred on evaluating the progress of current programmes and sharing the insights and lessons learned from their implementation. \nIf you are a supervisor or aspire to become one in the future or are involved in postgraduate education\, scholarship\, and research capacity development\, this discussion is relevant for you.
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/progress-in-developing-programmes-for-training-and-supporting-postgraduate-supervisors/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:CoP PGES Meetings,Past CoP PGES Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T073830Z
CREATED:20250218T141210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T073830Z
UID:26181-1746698400-1746705600@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Postgraduate Education in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:From summarising literature to writing student text\, from analysing data to generating infographics\, Generative AI offers the means to speed up and enhance the postgraduate research process. But at what cost?\nThis session included hands-on examples of AI tools being used in postgraduate research and raised several ethical considerations that might guide supervisors and academic leaders with these tools.\nWe collectively reflected on what these generative AI tools mean for postgraduate studies\, students’ supervision\, and the knowledge creation and dissemination processes. \n\nRelated Articles\n\nOpen student engagement about AI would be more beneficial than policing them on its use – a senior Rhodes University scholar advises\nSenior academics’ insights shared at the postgraduates and AI workshop
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/future-proofing-postgraduate-education-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:CoP PGES Meetings,Past CoP PGES Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20250529T104123Z
CREATED:20250417T072415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T104123Z
UID:26195-1745503200-1745510400@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Coursework in the Doctorate
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming EQPE seminar. Please feel free to share this invitation widely as our seminars are open to all. \nZoom Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/HcnWNukYSqaT8Y-6OET5vA\nMeeting ID: 972 1358 994 \nThe draft Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework\, which is currently out for comment\, suggests that up to 120 credits can be allocated to coursework in the doctorate. \nJoin us to hear from those who have implemented coursework in the doctorate across five countries and multiple disciplines. They will share the strengths and weaknesses of this approach and offer insights into how to ensure that the coursework enables doctorate candidates to both make a “contribution at the frontiers of their discipline or field” and attain the graduate attributes specified in the national doctoral standard. \nSpeakers: \n\nProf Paul Ashwin – Professor of Higher Education\, Lancaster University\, England\nProf Diane Negra – Professor of Film Studies and Screen Culture\, University College Dublin\, Ireland\nDr Patrick O. Onyango – Dean of Graduate Studies\, Maseno University\, Kenya\nProf Marie Paretti – Professor of Engineering Education\, Virgina Tech\, USA\nProf Christine Teelken – Professor of Organization Sciences\, Vrije Universiteit\, Netherlands\n\nFor further information\, please contact shiloh.marsh@ru.ac.za. \nRecording of previous seminar: Reasearch and AI\nOn 8 April our speakers Marike Kluyts and Neil Kramm shared insights into how supervisors can assist their students in navigating the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI as a tool in the research context. The video recording of the seminar is now available here: https://sites.google.com/ru.ac.za/pgquality/seminars.
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/coursework-in-the-doctorate/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250317T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20250506T122516Z
CREATED:20250317T102711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T122516Z
UID:26212-1742212800-1742299200@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:2025 EQPE Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Exploring Preparedness for Postgraduate Studies\nDate: 17-18 March 2025\nVenue: Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre \nThe 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. \nThis colloquium delved into the critical dimensions of preparedness of all role players\, seeking to answer the following questions: \n\nHow can postgraduate students be better equipped to navigate the challenges of advanced study?\nWhat practices\, strategies\, and support systems do supervisors need to effectively guide\, mentor\, and inspire their students?\nWhat cultures\, policies\, infrastructure\, and resources are essential for creating an institutional environment that nurtures postgraduate education?\n\nThrough keynote addresses and opportunities for discussion with colleagues across the system\, this colloquium had attendees engage in meaningful dialogue\, with collaborative problem-solving\, and the development of recommendations for enhanced postgraduate education experiences. \n\n2025 EQPE Colloquium News\n\nPostgraduate study leaders from SA universities assemble to share ideas\nNational Plan targets versus sector realities — Dr Nomakwezi Mzilikazi highlights provocative tensions\nTargeted PhD numbers raise many questions at a recent colloquium\nHappy students with well-being are more likely to graduate\, says Professor Liesel Ebersöhn\nAI may not do your literature review\, but it will identify the gaps\, says Dr Nompilo Tshuma\nResearch leaders develop an action plan for students and the sector’s well-being\n\n2025 EQPE Colloquium Images\n\n  \nView more >
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/2025-eqpe-colloquium/
LOCATION:Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre\, 44 View Point Rd\, Bartlett\, Boksburg\, 1459\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241114T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20251210T081010Z
CREATED:20240315T104216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T081010Z
UID:25670-1731582000-1731589200@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Effective Mentorship – How to Navigate Mentorship Relationship
DESCRIPTION:To learn more on how our speakers dissected effective mentorship in academia\, read the following articles: \n\nEarly career academics talk about being mentored — what works and what could work better\nEffective mentoring can be about making people independent of any need for guidance\nThere are as many models of mentorship as there are mentors and mentees\, says Professor Stephanie Burton
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cop-for-postgraduate-education-and-scholarship-7-nov-2024/
CATEGORIES:CoP PGES Meetings,Past CoP PGES Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240725T130000
DTSTAMP:20241113T114230Z
CREATED:20240315T104136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T114230Z
UID:25668-1721901600-1721912400@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Assessment of Postgraduate Degrees
DESCRIPTION:Read Article: Advancing doctoral assessment strategies; the importance of standardisation and the viva voce mode of assessment
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cop-for-postgraduate-education-and-scholarship-25-july-2024/
CATEGORIES:CoP PGES Meetings,Past CoP PGES Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240619T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240619T103000
DTSTAMP:20241111T091747Z
CREATED:20240612T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T091747Z
UID:26041-1718787600-1718793000@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Thuso Resources and Thuso Connect Information Session
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with North-West University\, the Advancing Early Career Researchers and Scholars (AECRS) Programme will host an information-sharing session on Wednesday\, 19 June 2024\, from 09h00 to 10h30. \nProfessor Stephanie Burton\, the AECRS Programme Leader\, will cover all AECRS initiatives and delve into the Thuso platform’s functions\, as well as our plans to collaborate with universities to support emerging researchers and scholars. \nThis event will enable early-career academics to gain a deeper understanding of these initiatives and be able to disseminate this information within their networks.\nRead more on PDF. \n Register here \n 
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/thuso-resources-and-thuso-connect-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prof Stephanie Burton":MAILTO:stephanie.burton@up.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240326T130000
DTSTAMP:20240409T120656Z
CREATED:20240315T104020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T120656Z
UID:25665-1711447200-1711458000@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Funding and Supervision of Postgraduate Students
DESCRIPTION:CoP for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship Meeting | Funding and Supervision \n\n  \nPresentations \nPostgraduate Funding Challenges\n– Prof Nontyatyambo Dastile \nNational Research Foundation\n– Mrs Thashni Pillay \nPostgraduate Supervision\n– Dr Tshuma\, Prof Bitzer\, Prof Lategan and Ms Swart
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/funding-and-supervision-of-postgraduate-students/
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240223T140000
DTSTAMP:20251210T102754Z
CREATED:20240216T060346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T102754Z
UID:25649-1708603200-1708696800@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Enabling Quality Postgraduate Education
DESCRIPTION:For this two-day affair\, representatives from South Africa’s public and private higher education institutions gathered to explore ways to enhance the quality of postgraduate education in the country. Part of the engagements looked into models of supervision and the nurturing of research-rich environments. Furthermore\, discussions unpacked burning postgraduate issues and opportunities to collaborate and network. \nDelegates from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)\, Universities South Africa (USAf)\, Council on Higher Education (CHE)\, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and other national councils joined this colloquium. \nEssentially\, this event\, which took place on 22-23 February 2024 at the Protea Hotel by Marriott at OR Tambo\, brought together people committed to the success of postgraduate education. \n– Visit website for more information\n– View Programme \nPresentations:\n– Creating a Research-Rich Environment for Postgraduate Education by Prof Stephanie-Burton\n– The Size\, Shape\, Success and Substance of Postgraduate Education in South Africa by Dr Whitty Green\n– Towards collaborative\, curriculated postgraduate education by Prof Sioux McKenna
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/enabling-quality-postgraduate-education/
LOCATION:Protea by Marriott Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport\, Corner Of York &\, Gladiator St\, Rhodesfield\, Kempton Park\, 1619\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 1619
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Shiloh Marsh":MAILTO:shiloh.marsh@ru.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20241111T091758Z
CREATED:20230622T083455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T091758Z
UID:25570-1698400800-1698411600@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:CoP PGES MEETING 27 OCTOBER
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cop-pges-meeting-27-october/
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230921T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230922T170000
DTSTAMP:20231128T080351Z
CREATED:20231128T080154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T080351Z
UID:25587-1695286800-1695402000@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:RISG Research and Innovation Biennial Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:It is with great pleasure that Universities South Africa (USAf) extends a warm welcome to delegates attending the 2023 RISG Research and Innovation Biennial Dialogue under the strategic leadership of the Research & Innovation Strategy Group (RISG)\, chaired by Prof Thoko Mayeksio\, Vice-Chancellor\, University of Mpumalanga. \nThe theme for this year’s dialogue is Research and Innovation for Societal and Economic Impact. This theme is apt for the sector\, as it will contribute to creating a more inclusive\, creative and sustainable economy and improve the wellbeing of our communities and environment. As faculty and leaders of research and innovation at universities\, we need to be striving for the design and implementation of new and innovative ideas to bring about much-needed change. As such\, it is key that\, as USAf\, we provide opportunities like these to engage and share ideas with each other. \nIn line with USAf’s mandate to strengthen research and innovation in the higher education sector\, this Dialogue brings together a selected group of delegates from universities\, government departments\, industry and other agencies to engage on a range of matters of collective interest for research and innovation in Higher Education. These include\, for example\, research and innovation impact\, transformative internationalisation and student mobility. \nWe are confident that this event is a significant opportunity to facilitate learning and to deepen our collaboration and exchanges on topics of high relevance within the university sector to envisage together a future of promising development within this field. \nDownload the Programme
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/risg-research-and-innovation-biennial-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230906T130000
DTSTAMP:20240123T182127Z
CREATED:20231128T074248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T182127Z
UID:25584-1693994400-1694005200@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Mentoring of Early Career Academics
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP (CoP PGES)\nThis was the second meeting of the CoP PGES with representatives from all the universities\, proudly hosted by USAf. \nView Agenda\nView Minutes\nView Presentation\nProfessor Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya | Critical nature of mentorship in academia\n \n\nProfessor Leslie Swartz | Early Career Academic Development Programme | Stellenbosch University
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/mentoring-of-early-career-academics/
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230602T170000
DTSTAMP:20230314T181409Z
CREATED:20230314T180900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T181409Z
UID:25512-1685700000-1685725200@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Falling Walls Lab
DESCRIPTION:Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just 3 minutes\, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.\nDownload the PDF invitation \nWho:\nStudents and early-career professionals of all disciplines \nWhat:\nConvince a jury of your idea – in 3 minutes! \nWhy:\nJoin the growing Falling Walls community & win a trip to the global Falling Walls Lab finale in Berlin\, Germany! \nWhere:\nJohannesburg\, South Africa QUESTIONS daad@wits.ac.za \nApply Here\nfalling-walls.com/lab/apply\n \n 
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/falling-walls-lab/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20250422T062719Z
CREATED:20230215T100101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T062719Z
UID:25474-1677628800-1677887999@aecrs.usaf.ac.za
SUMMARY:Higher Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is pleased to release a second announcement of the 2023 Higher Education Conference scheduled to take place from 01 to 03 March 2023. The venue is the award-winning CSIR International Convention Centre which is ideally situated in Pretoria East and is easily accessible from all major routes in Gauteng. \nConference Theme: ‘Promoting access to\, and success in postgraduate studies’. \nMore About The Event\nView the Programme
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/higher-education-conference/
LOCATION:CSIR International Convention Centre\, Meiring Naude Road\, Brummeria\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0184\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Seminars,Past,Past CoP PGES Meetings
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Chairperson: Professor S Burton.\nDownload the Agenda (PDF document) \nEnquiries:\nMs Sendra Lehong (AECRS Programme Administrator Consultant) – sendra.lehong@usaf.ac.za\nProf Stephanie Burton – stephanie.burton@up.ac.za \nPresentations: \n\nResearch Ethics and Integrity – Prof Stephanie Burton (Chairperson\, CoP PGES)\nEmerging technology\, The case of ChatGPT\nTransformational Ethics in Postgraduate Training – University of Venda
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/community-of-practice-for-postgraduate-education-and-scholarship/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Prof Stephanie Burton":MAILTO:stephanie.burton@up.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230131T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230131T093000
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice for Postgraduate Education and Scholarship Steering Committee
DESCRIPTION:Download the Agenda here
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/community-of-practice-for-postgraduate-education-and-scholarship-steering-committee/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prof Stephanie Burton":MAILTO:stephanie.burton@up.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221017T140000
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SUMMARY:CoP PGES Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting is focused on the proposed activities for the  CoP PGES in 2022 / 2023 onOctober 17th\, 2022 from 10h00 – 13h00. \nHosted: Prof. Stephanie Burton via MS Teams online. \nEnquiries: Ms Ntswalo Ngobeni –  ntswalo@usaf.ac.za / Prof Stephanie Burton – stephanie.burton@up.ac.za \nView Agenda\n\nView topics of discussion\n  \nPresentations \n\nAfter my tenure of 20 years in the Research Office\, I completed another study. I wanted to understand the “doctoral journey”\, “value chain” and “doctorateness”\n– Prof Laetus OK Lategan\n\nModels for supervision of postgraduate students at Wits University\n– Prof Liz Brenner \n\n\nOverview of supervision models at UNIVEN\n– Prof Feza \n\n\n Supervision Mentorship Programme\n– Prof Burger
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cop-pges-meeting-17-october-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prof Stephanie Burton":MAILTO:stephanie.burton@up.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220707T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220707T130000
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SUMMARY:CoP PGES Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The programme focused on issues around postgraduate funding as well as other current issues in doctoral education and planning new projects. \nHosted: Prof. Stephanie Burton – in collaboration with Charles Ambler – Council of Graduate Schools (USA) and SARChI Chair in Teaching and Learning (SARChI)\, UJ. \nEnquiries: Ms Ntswalo Ngobeni –  ntswalo@usaf.ac.za / Prof Stephanie Burton – stephanie.burton@up.ac.za \nMeeting Agenda\n  \n 
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cop-pges-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Ntswalo Ngobeni":MAILTO:ntswalo@usaf.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T170000
DTSTAMP:20220805T093212Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations on Postgraduate Education: Exploring Pan-African Connections
DESCRIPTION:Event Descriptions \nInternationalization\, student mobility\, and the preparation of future faculty have long been key elements of postgraduate education. These areas – and more – are impacted by the rapid development of higher education institutions in Africa across institutions both public and private. What does the future of international/global partners and students look like? \nHow can we build a network of networks that fosters exchange and coordination across Africa and around the world? How can information sharing lead to new models of collaboration and inform capacity building? This session brings together experts on postgraduate education in Africa in a roundtable discussion format to identify existing networks\, share models of success\, and provide a foundation for future discussions. Outcomes include a contact list\, a recording of the webinar\, a short description of existing networks and models\, and recommendations for the next steps. \nWebinar co-led by the Council of Graduate Schools\, University of Johannesburg\, and the Community of Practice in Postgraduate Education and Scholarship\, Universities South Africa. \nEnquiries: Prof Stephanie Burton: stephanie.burton@up.ac.za \nView Presentation\n  \nAdd this event to your calendar: \n     
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/global-conversations-on-postgraduate-education-exploring-pan-african-connections/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prof Stephanie Burton":MAILTO:stephanie.burton@up.ac.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220331T110000
DTSTAMP:20220805T091926Z
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SUMMARY:CoP PGES Inaugural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP (CoP PGES)\nThis was the first meeting of the CoP PGES with representatives from all the universities\, proudly hosted by USAf. \nView Agenda\nView Report
URL:https://aecrs.usaf.ac.za/event/cop-pges-inaugural-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Past CoP PGES Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prof Stephanie Burton":MAILTO:stephanie.burton@up.ac.za
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