Research & Innovation
Dialogue
EMPERORS PALACE | 31 MAY – 1 JUNE 2018
P R O G R A M M E
Conference Room | Julia
| DAY 1: THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018 Theme: Postgraduate training and funding | ||
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Arrival, registration and refreshments | |
| OPENING AND WELCOME Session Chairperson: Prof Cheryl de la Rey Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria (UP), and Chairperson of the USAf Research and Innovation Strategy Group (RISG) | ||
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Welcome | Prof Cheryl de la Rey |
| 09:40 – 10:00
| Ministerial Address
| Honourable Minister of Science and Technology Introduction of the Honourable Minister: Prof Ahmed Bawa |
| KEYNOTE Session Chairperson: Prof Ahmed Bawa Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Universities South Africa (USAf) | ||
| 10:00 -11:00 | Keynote Address:
Collaboration for postgraduate training amongst Commonwealth universities and related funding opportunities. | Dr Joanna Newman Chief Executive and Secretary General, The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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| 11:00 – 11:15 REFRESHMENT BREAK | ||
| SESSION 1: NEXT GENERATION OF RESEARCHERS Session Chairperson: Dr Thomas Auf der Heyde Deputy Director-General, Research Development and Support, Department of Science and Technology (DST) | ||
| 11:15 – 12:30 | Presentation:
Building a cadre of emerging researchers for Higher Education in South Africa. Implications for the Research & Innovation System. | Prof Johann Mouton Director, Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST), University of Stellenbosch (US) |
| 12:30 – 13:30 LUNCH | ||
| SESSION 2: DOCTORAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT Session Chairperson: Prof Deresh Ramjugernath Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) | ||
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Panel:
International collaboration and Doctoral training opportunities. | Prof Ahmed Bawa, Chief Executive Officer, National Research Foundation (NRF) Newton Fund and Higher Education Programme Manager, British Council, Johannesburg |
| 14:30 – 14:40 BREAK | ||
| 14:40 – 16:15 | Panel:
Supporting postgraduate students – best practices for doctoral training (institutional presentations) Followed by discussion. | Prof Stephanie Burton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, University of Pretoria Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Engagement, Durban University of Technology Director of Postgraduate Studies,Rhodes University Prof Ramjugernath |
| 16:15 – 16:30 REFRESHMENT BREAK | ||
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Presentation & Portal Demonstration:
The National Science Technology and Innovation Portal developed by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) | Dr Mlungisi Cele CEO, NACI |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Closing remarks | Prof Cheryl de la Rey |
| 17:30 – 19:00 COCKTAIL EVENT @ EMPERORS PALACE Conference Room | LUCRETIA Address by Prof Thandwa Mthembu, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Durban University of Technology, and Chairperson of the USAf Board
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| DAY 2 : FRIDAY, 1 JUNE 2018 Theme: Internationalisation and inter-institutional collaboration | ||
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome | Prof Cheryl de la Rey |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Ministerial Address | The Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training Introduction of the Honourable Minister: Prof Thandwa Mthembu |
| SESSION 3: INTERNATIONALISATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION Session Chairperson: Dr Molapo Qhobela | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Keynote Address:
Changes in the global landscape of science and science funding. | Dr Heide Hackman Executive Director,International Council for Science |
| 11:00 – 11:15 REFRESHMENT BREAK | ||
| 11:15 – 11:45 | DHET Policy on Internationalisation: Opportunities for the Higher Education Sector Followed by discussion. | Mr Mahlubi Mabizela, Chief Director: University Policy, DHET |
| SESSION 4: PUBLIC FUNDING FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH Session Chairperson: Dr Chris Nhlapo Acting Vice-Chancellor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) | ||
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Public funding for research in South Africa, with specific reference to postgraduate funding. | Dr Molapo Qhobela, and Deputy Director General, University Education, DHET |
| SESSION 5: PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING FOR RESEARCH Session Chairperson: Prof Zeblon Vilakazi Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) | ||
| 12:30 – 13:50 | Panel: The future of private sector funding for research and innovation:
| Panellists: Mr Stravos Nicolaou Aspen Pharmacare Senior Executive: Modernisation and Safety, Minerals Council South Africa CEO, Creative Leadership Collective Africa |
| 13:50 – 14:00 | Closing remarks | Prof Ahmed Bawa |
| 14:00 LUNCH AND DEPARTURE | ||