The strong reaction elicited by research published by some of our colleagues in the Department of Sport Science points to the need for deep reflection about the appropriateness of race-based research, especially in the South African context. 

You are invited to attend a symposium on this topic where invited panellists from various disciplinary backgrounds will provide a brief input followed by discussion involving the audience.

Date: Monday 13 May 2019
Venue:  Lecture Hall 12, Education Building, Tygerberg Campus
Time: 12:30-14:00

Moderator: Prof Jimmy Volmink, Dean: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Panellists:

• Prof Soraya Bardien-Kruger, Associate Professor: Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, SU
• Prof Jonathan Jansen, Distinguished Professor: Education Policy Studies, SU
• Prof Keymanthri Moodley, Professor: Centre for Medical Ethics and Law, SU
• Prof Leslie Swartz, Distinguished Professor: Psychology, SU
• Prof Elmarie Terblanche, Professor: Sport Science, SU