Research & Innovation Week 2024
Programme
Click here for a downloadable version of the week's schedule and click here for the invitation to the formal opening.
On Wednesday, 22 May, we celebrate World IP Day, click here for the day's programme. The day presents a unique opportunity to emphasise the key role that IP rights such as patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights play in promoting innovation and creativity. Click here for more information on how to enter the 2024 Video Competition.
Programmes
- Formal opening
- College of Accounting Sciences
- College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- College of Economic and Management Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Law
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology
- Graduate School of Business Leadership
- Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs
- Institute for Social and Health Sciences (ISHS)
- Directorate Innovation and Technology Transfer
- Research Integrity, Research Support
- Unisa Press
- Professional Research Group (PRG)
- Post Graduate Office, Research Support
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DAY |
TIME |
PRESENTATION |
VENUE |
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Monday, 20 May |
08:30 ‒ 10:30 |
Formal opening: Optimising UNISA’s catalytic niche areas - from theory to praxis |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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11:00 ‒ 14:00 |
College of Graduate Studies: Research and Innovation for Societal Impact through Postgraduate Study |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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14:30 ‒ 16:30 |
Unisa Press: Proudly South African Indigenous Knowledge meets 4IR
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Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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Tuesday, 21 May |
09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
College of Accounting Sciences: The contribution of the Accounting Profession to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the SDGs) |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
College of Science, Engineering and Technology: Advancing frontiers in Catalytic Research Niche Areas at Unisa: Astronomy, Automotive Studies, Aeronautics and Aviation |
Thamsanqua Auditorium, Science Campus |
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09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair: Revisiting (Looking Back) and Reimagining (Looking Forward) |
Bamboo Auditorium, Kgorong Building (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
Professional Research Group: Advancing knowledge, inspiring research and innovation |
Kopanong, 10th Floor WWM (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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12:30 ‒ 15:30 |
College of Law: Advancing academic freedom and scholarly research for societal impact |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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Wednesday, 22 May |
09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences: Bioeconomy: Harnessing Biological Resources for Economic Growth and Societal Change |
Thamsanqua Auditorium (Science Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
Graduate School of Business Leadership: Leading change through engaged scholarship |
Midrand Campus |
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09:00 ‒ 15:00 |
College of Human Sciences: 150 Years of reflection: new grounds and futuristic pathways for CHS scholarship |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
Research Integrity, Research Support: Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research |
Bamboo Auditorium, Kgorong Building (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 14:30 |
Directorate, Innovation Technology Transfer and Commercialisation and Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys - World IP Day Celebrations: IP and the SDGs, building our common future with innovation and creativity |
Function Hall, Kgorong Building, (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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Thursday, 23 May |
09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
College of Economic and Management Sciences: Creative research to drive innovative sustainable societies - a CEMS research showcase |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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12:30 – 15:30 |
College of Education: Interdisciplinary collaboration: bridging the gap |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 15:00 |
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs: Discovering solutions for Africa’s complex problems |
4th Floor Function Hall, Kgorong Building (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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10:00 ‒ 12:00 |
Institute of Health and Social Sciences, College of Human Sciences: Challenges and opportunities within community-engaged research |
Bamboo Auditorium, Kgorong Building (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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Friday, 24 May |
09:00 – 12:00 |
Library and Information Services: Libraries - bridging the gap between science and society |
Senate Hall (Muckleneuk Campus) |
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09:00 ‒ 12:00 |
Post Graduate Office, Research Support: Addressing grand challenges for maximum granting/funding opportunities |
Bamboo Auditorium, Kgorong Building (Muckleneuk Campus) |
Last modified: 2024/05/23