Aim: To bridge the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate education
Programme Director: Dr Karen Stander - Honours Degree Coordinator
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DAY 1 THE ROAD YOU CHOSE |
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Opening of Honours Week |
11 March 2024 9h00 – 9h15 |
Prof Boya |
A word of welcome from the Chair of the Department. |
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Welcome, it is time for a mental shift |
11 March 2024 09h15-09h45 |
Dr Chodokufa |
Aim: To draw inspiration from other students and the creation of on-line peer support groups |
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BREAK |
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Virtual Wellness Sessions |
11 March 2024 10h00 – 11h00 |
Dr Tshifhiwa Kodisang |
Directorate: Counselling and Career Development Career wellness for postgraduate students Learn more about preparing for career opportunities and integrating career wellness in your academic journey. |
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Mine Craft Hour of Code |
11 March 2024 11h00- 12h00 |
Vivian Ladner and Beyanca Struwig from Microsoft |
Using AI ethically and responsibly - the goal here is to empower student to use AI in a responsible way - Empowering responsible AI practices | Microsoft |
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LUNCH |
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Business Education and Skills |
12h30 -13h30 |
Dr Mabasa |
Business Education and Skills Community Engagement Project and its relevance in the volatile global economic environment. |
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Inhlanyelo Hub |
13h30 – 14h30 |
Prof Mpofu and Dr Muzata |
Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem |
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DAY 2 THE ONLINE ROAD |
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USING AI in HEI |
12 March 2024 09h00-11h00 |
Prof Cronje |
Using AI in your Research |
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BREAK |
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Curriculum Transformation |
12 March 2024 11h15-12h00 |
Prof Chisasa |
To sensitize students about issues related to the following: · Importance of Curriculum Transformation · Diversity · Technology · Assessment · Monitoring and Evaluation |
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ARCSWiD |
12h00 – 12h30 |
Mrs Gugu |
To raise awareness on services and support tailor made for students with disabilities |
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LUNCH |
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Basic Skills in myModules and my Unisa |
12 March 2024 13h00 -14h30 |
Mr. Wright |
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DAY 3 WALKING AS A TEAM |
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MineCraft Hour of Code – Digital Citizenship |
13 March 2023 09h00 – 10h00 |
Vivian Ladner and Beyanca Struwig from Microsoft |
Minecraft Digital Citizenship Kit | Minecraft Education |
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Teamwork |
13 March 2023 10h00 – 11h00 |
Prof Botha |
Aim: The aim of the teamwork session is to alert students to the role of effective teamwork to attain academic success. The session focus on the various dimensions of high-performance teams in the academic environment. Possible barriers that may prevent academic success in teamwork are also addressed. |
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Basic Skills in TeamMates |
13 March 2023 11h15-12h00 |
Dr Koch (NWU) |
Aim: Basic application of joining TeamMates and how to give constructive feedback |
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LUNCH |
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Post graduate support |
13 March 2024 13h00 -14h00 |
Ms Taljaard |
The nature of academic literacy support |
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Virtual Wellness Sessions |
13 March 2024 14h00 – 15h00 |
Dr Tshifhiwa Kodisang |
Directorate: Counselling and Career Development Your mental health Understand how mental health affects our academic journey, recognising mental health challenges and getting support. |
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DAY 4 THE RIGHT WAY |
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Academic Integrity |
14 March 2024 09h00 - 09h30 |
Ms Taljaard |
AIM In this session, the nature of academic integrity will be discussed. (Developing the writing skills to avoid plagiarism, using TurnIt-In feedback as an educational tool) |
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Turn-it-In |
09h30 – 10h00 |
Dr Marais |
AIM: What is Turn-it-in and how does it effect you at Honours level. |
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Research ethics |
14 March 2024 10h00 -11h00 |
Department of Business Management Ethics Committee |
AIM: How to do research – ethically? |
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Finding Literature |
14 March 2024 11h00-12h00 |
Mrs M Malan |
Aim: In this session the students will be shown how to find literature on their topic (Library search engine for books, articles etc. and will show how to request printed books) |
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LUNCH |
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Research Methods |
14 March 2023 13h00-14h00 |
Mrs M Malan |
Aim: The purpose of this session is to orientate students toward Sage Research Methodology as a research “textbook” |
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Virtual Wellness Sessions |
14 March 2024 14h00 – 15h00 |
Dr Tshifhiwa Kodisang |
Directorate: Counselling and Career Development Stress Management Learn about identifying stressors and how to develop effective strategies to cope with stress. |
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DAY 5 THE WAY FORWARD |
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Project management in your post graduate studies |
15 March 2024 09h00-10h00 |
Prof Botha |
Aim: The aim of this session is to provide students with a project approach to manage their post-graduate studies. It focuses on the various phases of the project management process and the importance of managing these phases effectively to attain academic success. |
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Preparing for the Master’s degree |
15 March 2024 10h00-11h00 |
Dr Van Wyk |
Aim: The purpose of this session is to prepare students for what it to come in the Masters. |
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Virtual Meet and Greet |
15 March 2024 11h00 – 12h30 |
Dr De Metz |
Aim: To introduce you to the lecturers MNG4801 – Dr De Metz & Prof Davis MNG4802 – Mrs Mkhabela & Mr Ngwenya MNG4804 – Mr Mamabolo HRBUS83 – Dr Stander & Mr Mashego HMEMS80 – Mr Sadiki & Dr Bekwa IOP4862 – Prof Geldenhuys AOM4801 – Mr De Villiers PRO4801 – Ms Azziz & Dr Sithole HRD4801 – Dr Molotsi HRM4801 – Dr Rudolph LRM4801 – Dr Deas HRD4802 - Mrs Diedericks HRD4803 – Dr Naidoo LRM4802 - Dr De Bruyn SCH4801 – Mrs Trollip & Mrs Dlamini |
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Virtual Wellness Sessions |
15 March 2024 12h30-13h00 |
Dr Tshifhiwa Kodisang |
Directorate: Counselling and Career Development “Climbing Kilimanjaro” and Thinking differently about challenges: Your postgraduate journey Draw inspiration from the challenges and triumphs found in climbing Kilimanjaro to shed light on the path to academic achievement and personal growth. |
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Closing of Honours week |
15 March 2024 13h00 -13h15 |
Dr Ramasimu |
The road you must travel in 2024. |