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Collaborative workshop focuses on the need for a cross-disciplinary approach to health management	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10380	Collaborative workshop focuses on the need for a cross-disciplinary approach to health management	SU Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management [Amelia Burger]	On 28 and 29 November, the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) and Theology jointly hosted a consultative workshop about the role of faith-based organisations (FBOs) in health management.
Have we given AI a free pass for too long?	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10320	Have we given AI a free pass for too long?	Lisa Esterhuyzen	Should we be fearful of Artificial intelligence (AI) and the pace at which it is progressing? Will we lose control over our future or will AI complement and augment human intelligence?
Count the real cost of malnutrition on a country’s economy, says Prof Simba Sibanda	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10301	Count the real cost of malnutrition on a country’s economy, says Prof Simba Sibanda	Anneke Muller	Too many food-related policies in Africa end up being nothing more than mere wish lists.
EMS staffer benefits from skills exchange programme with Lund University	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10257	EMS staffer benefits from skills exchange programme with Lund University	Daniel Bugan	EMS staffer benefits from skills exchange programme with Lund University
SoA equips small businesses with key accounting skills	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10252	SoA equips small businesses with key accounting skills	Daniel Bugan	SoA equips small businesses with key accounting skills
Meet Prof Dieter, the data detective	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10246	Meet Prof Dieter, the data detective	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking	Prof Dieter von Fintel uses data storytelling to understand why some people and places are more well-off than others and also to uncover the impacts of modern-day policies that try to address inequalities that were inherited from the past.
Rooting out corruption key to reducing poverty in Africa	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10238	Rooting out corruption key to reducing poverty in Africa	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson]	Reducing poverty effectively in Africa requires a concerted effort to combat corruption at multiple levels, accompanied by ethical leadership, community involvement, and strategic policy interventions.
CST announces Nina Callaghan as deputy director	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10236	CST announces Nina Callaghan as deputy director	Centre for Sustainability Transitions	The Centre for Sustainability Transitions has appointed Nina Callaghan as its deputy director.
INDUSTRY LEADERS INSPIRE OPTIMUS STUDENTS	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10229	INDUSTRY LEADERS INSPIRE OPTIMUS STUDENTS	Sharon Malan	Industry leaders inspire OPTIMUS students
EMS student and team secures first prize in influential data science hackathon	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10219	EMS student and team secures first prize in influential data science hackathon	Daniel Bugan	EMS team secure first prize in influential data science hackathon