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Unisa VP addresses WC business leaders
Innovation and Economic Growth: Research and Innovation for Impact was the topic of a keynote address by Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa, Unisa’s Vice-Principal of Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation, at a recent business networking function hosted by the university’s Western Cape Region in collaboration with Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
From left: Michelle Frauendorf, Acting Regional Director: Unisa Western Cape; Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa, Vice-Principal: Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation; and Jason Kruger, Chairperson of the Cape Chamber’s Tygerberg Chapter
Michelle Frauendorf, Acting Regional Director: Western Cape, stressed the importance of the relationships between the university and its key business stakeholders. She further highlighted the need for partnerships that could assist with placing students for work-integrated learning (WIL). Frauendorf also enlightened attendees about the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning.
Michelle Frauendorf, Acting Regional Director: Western Cape
Meyiwa’s presentation highlighted the crucial role of research and innovation in driving economic growth. Her presentation stressed Unisa’s commitment to innovation, by guiding the audience through the work Unisa is currently embarking on through its ten Catalytic Niche Areas.
Prof Meyiwa delivering the keynote address
Meyiwa used the platform to showcase the many successes that Unisa has had in the areas of renewable energy, advances in health technology and innovations in IT.
The presentation was followed by a lively networking session, where chamber members were given the opportunity to introduce their businesses.
* By Vicky-Lee Lee Shew, Acting Manager: Corporate Communication and Marketing, Unisa Western Cape Region
Publish date: 2024/08/29
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