| Transformation Indaba 2024 | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5934 | Transformation Indaba 2024 | <p></p><p><strong>SU Transformation Indaba 2024</strong><br></p><p>The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel invites you to the 2024 Transformation Indaba. The indaba serves as a barometer for transformative engagement at Stellenbosch University (SU), as participants pause and critically reflect on transformation issues at the institution.<br><br><strong>Background</strong><br>The Institutional Transformation Committee (ITC), chaired by Prof Nico Koopman, will host a Transformation Indaba on Wednesday 23 October 2024. This is an annual event where SU staff and students reflect critically on the progress with the mandate of transformation at Stellenbosch University. The aims of the annual indaba are to advance interdependent quantitative transformation (things that can be measured such as the diversification of staff, students, and University decision-making structures), and qualitative transformation (things that are weighed and experienced such as discriminatory and alienating institutional cultures). This year's indaba is significant as it will take place prior to the approval of the institutional transformation policy, and whilst a new transformation plan is being developed. <br> <br><strong>Theme</strong> <br>The theme for the Indaba of 2024 is “Accountability Matters". The aim is to engage in conversations that would lead to concrete actions towards deepening transformation at SU and sustaining the gains that have been achieved thus far.<br> <br><strong>Topics</strong><br>Conversations and reflections will be centred around accountability; more specifically:<br></p><ul><li>Its implications for social justice</li><li>As a value espoused by Stellenbosch University and its significance for the institution's transformation journey</li><li>Its implications for academic freedom</li></ul><strong>Keynote address </strong><br>The keynote address will be delivered by Prof Saleem Badat, research professor in the Department of History at the University of the Free State (former vice-chancellor of Rhodes University).<br><br><strong>Date:</strong><strong> </strong>Wednesday 23 October 2024<br><strong>Time:</strong> 08:30 to 16:00<br><strong>Venue:</strong> Protea Hotel (Techno Ave, Techno Park, Stellenbosch)<br><strong>RSVP: </strong><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://stellenbosch.evlink2.net/servlet/link/72617/187965/100409423/1665085&data=05%7c02%7c%7cf48968cd32b6494f55c408dcd3c21831%7ca6fa3b030a3c42588433a120dffcd348%7c0%7c0%7c638618077824254905%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=isikRP2yuwkFd7VM61ZtOo4AuOdNy6MTPKzRlYi/AC4%3D&reserved=0">Click here</a><strong></strong><br><p></p><p><strong>Enquiries</strong></p><p>Shanté Tuscany Neff<br></p><p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:shante@sun.ac.za?subject=SU%20Transformation%20Indaba%202023">shante@sun.ac.za</a><br></p><p>Transformation Programme Coordinator</p><p>Transformation Office<br></p><p><br></p> | 2024-10-23T06:30:00Z | 2024-10-23T14:00:00Z | Protea Hotel (Techno Ave, Techno Park, Stellenbosch) | | |
| Heritage Day Celebration | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5938 | Heritage Day Celebration | <p></p><p>SU Social Impact and Transformation in collaboration with African Languages, Music Department, Faculty of Theology and SU Museum would like to extend an invitation to the <strong>Imibhiyozo yosuku lwelifa lemveli: </strong><em>Ukukhuthaza inkcubeko yesixhosa, kuquka iinkcubeko ezahlukeneyo</em><em><strong>, Heritage day celebrations: </strong></em><em>Promoting Xhosa culture, cultural inclusivity and diversity within Stellenbosch University</em><em><strong>, Erfenisdagvieringe: </strong></em><em>Bevordering van Xhosa-kultuur, kulturele inklusiviteit en diversiteit binne Universiteit Stellenbosch.</em></p><p>Our honoured guests for the celebration include the Chairperson of the AmaXhosa Royal Family Council and the Chairperson of the Traditional House of the Afrikaner Clan.</p><p><strong>Date: </strong> 27 September 2024</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 12h00 – 16h00</p><p><strong>Venue: </strong>Fismer Concert Hall – Conservatorium </p><p><strong>RSVP: </strong><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://forms.office.com/r/bFLiwnwMFC&data=05%7c02%7c%7cedd8f4c4b17e4d7a7d5d08dcd9749e56%7ca6fa3b030a3c42588433a120dffcd348%7c0%7c0%7c638624342229065290%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&sdata=8HGOIoDxQTloIpEz7ZP1UqNhINJhnx/GsHB5boxbhj4%3D&reserved=0">Click here </a></p><p>All members of the University community are invited to join us and celebrate the diversity of language and culture. We are excited to share our heritage and explore new ways to promote cultural dialogue. </p> | 2024-09-27T10:00:00Z | 2024-09-27T14:00:00Z | Fismer Concert Hall – Conservatorium | | |
| e’Bosch Heritage Project Annual Social Impact Heritage Lecture | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5913 | e’Bosch Heritage Project Annual Social Impact Heritage Lecture | <p><br><br></p><div><strong>Guest Speaker: Prof. Johan Fourie</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div>Johan Fourie is a professor of economics and history at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, where he teaches economic history to graduate and undergraduate students. The focus of his research is the economic history of South Africa.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Theme: </strong><strong>Heritage of Business</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>Date: </strong>20 September 2024<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Time: </strong> 18h00 - 19h30<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Venue: </strong>SU Museum, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>RSVP: </strong> <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/EX6PLRy89i"> https://forms.office.com/r/EX6PLRy89i</a></div><div> <br></div><div><strong>Enquiries:</strong> carol@ebosch.co.za <br></div> | 2024-09-20T16:00:00Z | 2024-09-20T17:30:00Z | SU Museum. 52 Ryneveld Street | | |
| Social Impact Symposium | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5883 | Social Impact Symposium | <p><br><br></p><p>The Division for Social Impact would like to invite you to its annual Social Impact Symposium. </p><p>The theme for the symposium 2024 is <strong>Defining, Understanding, and Implementing Social Impact at Stellenbosch University.</strong></p><p><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, 30 August 2024</p><p><strong>Venue: </strong>Sada Oms Hall, Goldfields Residence, 11 Hammanshand Road, Stellenbosch<br></p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 09:00 - 15:00</p><p><strong>Register:</strong> <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/eGbJG0xkCz">Click Here</a> (Registrations will close 23 August) or Scan the QR Code</p><p> <img src="/english/PublishingImages/Lists/Dual%20Events/My%20Items%20View/QR%20Code%20Symposium.png" alt="QR Code Symposium.png" style="margin:5px;width:106px;height:101px;" /><br></p><p>For any further inquiries: <a href="mailto:karabox@sun.ac.za">karabox@sun.ac.za</a> / 021 808 2977<br></p> | 2024-08-30T07:00:00Z | 2024-08-30T13:00:00Z | SU Museum | | |
| Pushing Binaries: Exploring (Trans)womxnhood in Higher Education | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5896 | Pushing Binaries: Exploring (Trans)womxnhood in Higher Education | <p>The Transformation Office in partnership with the SRC and the SU Museum is hosting a Women's Day Imbizo reflective engagement on 29 August, under the topic “<em>Pushing Binaries: Exploring (Trans)womxnhood in Higher Education</em>". Our guest speaker is Liberty Matthyse, Executive Director of Gender DynamiX. Gender DynamiX is the first registered Africa-based public benefit organisation which solely focuses on advancing the rights of trans and gender diverse communities (more information: https://www.genderdynamix.org.za/). We certainly look forward to hosting Liberty at our institution.<br></p><p><strong>Date: </strong>29 August 2024<br></p><p><strong>Time: </strong>13:00 - 14:30<br></p><p><strong>Venue: </strong>SU Museum<br></p><p><strong>Register here: </strong>https://forms.office.com/r/Nn2BvTMqpg</p> | 2024-08-29T11:00:00Z | 2024-08-29T12:30:00Z | SU Museum | | |
| Decoloniality Dialogues: Thinking and doing decoloniality with Prof Ronelle Carolissen | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5855 | Decoloniality Dialogues: Thinking and doing decoloniality with Prof Ronelle Carolissen | <p></p><p>Decoloniality is often met with criticism that it is “too theoretical". This workshop aims to provide inroads into the theory and practice of decoloniality. It also aims to assist participants to explore what the values central to decoloniality may mean in their own work. The workshop includes a practical, critical reflexive exploration of decoloniality, using visual methodologies. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to a) understand and briefly overview core theoretical constructs central to decoloniality b) have a clear(er) understanding of values central to decolonial thinking c) how to implement those values towards systemic change in their own work.<br></p> | 2024-06-20T08:00:00Z | 2024-06-20T10:30:00Z | Van der Sterr building Room 2118 (Entrance 1), Stellenbosch Campus | | |
| Strengthening our relational capacity to work across difference | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5836 | Strengthening our relational capacity to work across difference | <p>Working across differences is often fraught with mistrust and difficulty shaped by our deep-seated beliefs and attitudes. This can hinder our ability to form meaningful and productive working relationships that nurture a sense of genuine inclusion and belonging within our work environments. This workshop forms part of our ongoing journey to deepen transformation at SU. Participants are invited to explore how embodied reflective practice can aid in cultivating deeper self-awareness and strengthen relational capacities (such as historical awareness, compassion, curiosity) to navigate working across difference within SU.<br></p><p>Contact Grizelda Adams - grizeldaa@sun.ac.za to secure your seat.<br></p> | 2024-05-23T08:00:00Z | 2024-05-23T10:30:00Z | SU Museum | | |
| South African Sign Language – Beginner Level 1A | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5249 | South African Sign Language – Beginner Level 1A | <p>This practical short course will introduce you to South African Sign Language (SASL). The course consists of interactive face-to-face sessions during which the presenter teaches introductory aspects of SASL, involving practical exercises and some explanation of language use. This will enable you to take part in basic conversations related to everyday life.<br></p><p>We will expect you to practice the language using video material available online and to work in pairs or small groups functioning as a check for each other. Certain sessions will be facilitated with the support of South African Sign Language interpreting, and course material is available in English.</p><p>This course will assist you to:</p><ul><li>use basic, everyday SASL vocabulary </li><li>interact using simple phrases and sentences to describe, discuss and ask about everyday topics and things you may need or use immediately</li><li>recognise visual input and understand the gist of that input relating to familiar words and basic phrases that deal with things that you or your conversational partner may need or use immediately<br></li><li>be aware of and respect Deaf culture when using SASL in various everyday social contexts.</li></ul><p>A certificate of competence will be awarded following the successful completion of this course.<br></p><p><strong>Who should attend?</strong></p><p>If you would like to learn more about South African Sign Language, then this course is for you! </p><p>To ensure optimal learning, we limit the number of participants. Face-to-face sessions are complemented by online learning, and certain aspects of the course are assessed.</p><p><strong>Any prerequisites?</strong></p><p>You will need a computer and a reliable web browser to access learning material on SUNOnline. You should be familiar with creating electronic documents.</p><p><strong>Where and when will this course take place?</strong></p><p></p><p>Our hybrid courses combine face-to-face sessions, which are facilitated by the course presenter, with self-directed online learning. </p><p>This course opens before the face-to-face sessions and closes well after the last face-to-face session. This allows enough time for you to activate your SUNOnline presence before the first face-to-face session takes place.</p><p>The <strong>10 face-to-face sessions</strong> will take place in the Seminar Room of the Language Centre, Kleine Bosch, 44 Banhoek Road, Stellenbosch from 14:00 to 16:00 on the following dates: </p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:25%;"><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-2"> </strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:25%;"><p><strong style="font-size:10pt;">Face-to-face sessions</strong></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">(14:00 to 16:00)<br></span></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:25%;"><p><strong style="font-size:10pt;">Course duration </strong></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">(opening and closing dates)</span></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:25%;"><strong style="font-size:10pt;">Apply by</strong></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="text-decoration:line-through;"><p>Course 1:<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="text-decoration:line-through;"><p>28 March, 4, 11, 18, 25 April, 2, 9 16, 23, and 30 May<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="text-decoration:line-through;"><p>7 March to 13 June<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default"><p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">7 March</span><br><br></p></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" style="text-decoration:line-through;"><p>Course 2:<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" rowspan="1" style="text-decoration:line-through;"><p>22, 29 August, 5, 12, 19, 26 September, 3, 10, 17, and 24 October<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" style="text-decoration:line-through;"><p>1 August to 24 October<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" rowspan="1"><p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">1 August</span><br></p></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableFooterRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableFooterEvenCol-default" rowspan="1"><p>Course 3:<br><br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableFooterOddCol-default" rowspan="1"><p>4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28 November, 2 and
5 December<br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableFooterEvenCol-default" rowspan="1"><p><span lang="EN-ZA">18 October to 13 December</span><br></p></td><td class="ms-rteTableFooterOddCol-default" rowspan="1"><p>18 October<br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>During this course, you will spend your time as follows (this may vary for individuals): <br></p><ul><li>one face-to-face session per week of two hours each<br></li><li>about six hours per week of self-paced reading and completing tasks, activities, and assignments</li></ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>What is the cost?</strong></p><p>The course fee is R6 810, which includes course material, assessments, face-to-face sessions with your presenter, and light refreshments. </p><p>Please note that course fees are payable before the course starts and that we will present this course only if the minimum paid candidates have confirmed attendance.<br></p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Click on <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/Zrrew343u8">this link</a> if you are interested in doing this course and fill in the form. <strong>We will send you a link to apply for the short course.</strong></p><p><strong>Further questions?</strong></p><p>Contact Michelle Pieters at <a href="mailto:michellep@sun.ac.za">michellep@sun.ac.za</a> or 021 808 2812 for more details. You could also discuss your specific short course and development needs with us. Please enquire about our available short courses, course dates and options for tailor-making a course. </p> | 2024-03-28T12:00:00Z | 2024-05-30T14:00:00Z | Seminar Room of the Language Centre, Kleine Bosch, 44 Banhoek Road, Stellenbosch | | |
| Social Impact Community Morning 2024 | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5734 | Social Impact Community Morning 2024 | <p style="text-align:justify;">On 8 February 2024, more than 5 000 new Matie students will participate in the annual Social Impact Community Morning at Stellenbosch University (SU) during the official Welcoming Week Programme for newcomers. The Division for Social Impact offers students an opportunity to engage in activities that encourage active citizenship, by sharing their academic knowledge with other organisations and partners throughout the Stellenbosch community, including the Tygerberg Campus and surrounding areas. The Division for Social Impact in collaboration with the Centre for Student Life and Learning in the Division for Student Affairs is excited about the possibilities of being relevant to the critical issues and challenges facing South African societies and communities. Students plan to participate in an array of engaged activities, arranged in collaboration with community partners and student leaders. The Social Impact Community Morning also links well with the University's vision of, among other things, advancing knowledge in service of society, the University's mission of enriching local communities, and its strategic theme of building purposeful partnerships and inclusive networks in the surrounding communities of SU.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">The theme of the Morning is captured in enabling students to engage with:</p><ul><li>
<em>Stellenbosch University's </em><em><strong>commitment </strong></em><em>towards enabling Social Impact</em></li><li>
<em>Why and how the University </em><em><strong>connects</strong></em><em> with the surrounding communities</em></li><li>
<em>Creating a greater awareness around how critical real-life </em><em><strong>challenges</strong></em><em> can be addressed through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</em></li></ul><p>“The mandate of the Division for Social Impact is to support, enhance, and enable volunteer opportunities for students at SU, while expanding the footprint of SU in the surrounding communities. Most importantly, to commit to the University's Vision 2040, by positioning ourselves for the future and developing students into 21st century citizens. Enabling a transformative student experience in order to transform the world," says Renee Hector‑Kannemeyer, Deputy Director: Social Impact.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">
<a href="/english/Documents/2024/SI_Community_Morning_Programme_8%20Feb_2024_(Final).pdf"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Click here</span> </strong></a>to view the Social Impact Community Morning programme.<br></p> | 2024-02-08T07:00:00Z | 2024-02-08T10:00:00Z | Stellenbosch University | | |
| Invitation: Heritage Day Celebration 22 September 2023 | | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=5653 | Invitation: Heritage Day Celebration 22 September 2023 | <p><br><br></p><p>The Department of African Languages in collaboration with the Department of Music in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, along with the Faculty of Theology and the Division for Social Impact would like to extend an invitation to the <strong>Heritage Day Celebration Zingce ngeLifa leMveli “Celebrating isiXhosa in a Multilingual University" “Ukubhiyozela isiXhosa kwiDyunivesithi yeeLwimi eziNinzi"</strong></p><p>Our honoured guest speaker for the celebration is the Deputy Minister of Traditional Affairs and Cooperative Governance (CoGTA), Prince Burns-Ncamashe. <br></p><p><strong>Date:</strong><strong> </strong> 22 September 2023</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 12h00 – 16h00</p><p><strong>Venue:</strong><strong> </strong>Stellenbosch University Museum, Ryneveld Street</p><p>All members of the University community are invited to join us and celebrate the diversity of African language and culture. We are excited to share our heritage and explore new ways to promote cultural dialogue. <br></p><p>Kindly <strong>SAVE THE DATE</strong> and <strong>REGISTER HERE</strong>: <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/WxirCNaFJY">https://forms.office.com/r/WxirCNaFJY</a> to attend.</p><p>We look forward your presence.<br></p><p><br></p> | 2023-09-22T10:00:00Z | 2023-09-22T14:00:00Z | SU Museum | | |
