Principal's Concert Displays Musical Talent Inhoud a Global Law Faculty in Africa Contents

Alumnitydskrif van die Universiteit van Pretoria Alumni magazine of the University of Pretoria Tukkie Spring 2014 Volume 20 Number 2

Daspoort Polyclinic celebrates 50 years of community service Navorsing oor berge in Afrika Principal's Concert displays musical talent www.up.ac.za Inhoud A Global Law Faculty in Africa Contents

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The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria offers a wide variety of postgraduate New Vice-Principals appointed 7 programmes on masters as well as doctoral level. On masters level (LLM) we offer a course through research, 25 specialised courses through coursework, as well as two MPhil courses to New deans take office 8 local and foreign students. We also offer full-time or part-time doctoral degrees (LLD). Talent in abundance at annual Principal’s Concert 10

Available courses are: Inspired to succeed[ 12

LLM through coursework in the following departments LLM through Research Vice-Chancellor elected to ICSU and NACI 13 Voorbladfoto/Cover photo Melosi Baloyi: championing greatness 14 Centre for Human Rights Die Rektorskonsert is elke jaar een van die spoggeleenthede op die Universiteitskalender. Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa Making a difference in people’s lives LLD The Principal’s Concert is one of the flagship events on the 16 International Trade and Investment Law in Africa University’s annual calendar. Dr Skhumboza Ngozwana MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa The LLD (doctorate) entails a research programme Formalising the study of the Ubuntu philosophy 18 MPhil in Multidisciplinary Human Rights Menings in Tukkie is dié van die betrokke persoon en nie regarding an approved topic in law. It requires a Multidisciplinary Human Rights noodwendig die standpunt van die Universiteit van Pretoria defence of a research proposal, a written thesis nie. Tukkie word uitgegee deur die Universiteit van Pretoria se Showcasing women in science 21 Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa which makes an original contribution to legal Departement Universiteitsbetrekkinge. Jurisprudence Op ‘n drafstap om ‘n verskil te maak 25 science and a subsequent public oral defence of Opinions expressed in Tukkie are that of the individual Law and Political Justice concerned and not necessarily the view of the University of 50 years of community service at Daspoort the thesis. Pretoria. Tukkie is published by the University of Pretoria’s 27 Mercantile Law Polyclinic Department of University Relations. Consumer Protection Law Enige redaksionele navrae of inligting kan gestuur word aan: Afrika se berge is belangrike bates 29 Corporate Law Any editorial queries or information can be sent to: Insolvency Law Marissa Greeff SA needs a holistic strategy 33 Labour Law E-pos/Email: [email protected] CE at UP: opportunities for continuous learning 34 Mercantile Law Tel: 012 420 5193 The motivation for pursuing a postgraduate degree is diverse and Tax Law usually driven by personal needs and desires. SACI-toekenning vir opvoedkundige spektrofotometer 36 Private Law If you are coming to the end of your undergraduate studies, but Adresveranderings/Change of address Emeritus Justice Sachs’s book launched at UP 37 Child Law you still have the desire to learn and conduct in-depth research in a Gee asseblief kennis van adresveranderings of kansellasies Private Law: Estate Law specific field of the law, a postgraduate course can satisfy your deur na: Please send notification of change of address or intellectual curiosity. Or perhaps you are looking for an opportunity cancellations to: “The humble dust inspector has come a long way” 37 Private Law: Family Law to further or change your career? Do you have a passion for a E-pos/Email: [email protected] Private Law: General particular subject field or wish to practice in a niche legal field? Tel: 012 420 3533 Book on Dutch legacy in South African 38 Faks/Fax: 012 362 5088 architecture published Private Law: Intellectual Property Law Join TuksLaw’s flexible postgraduate programmes (master’s or Procedural Law doctoral) in 2015 to gain a clear insight, the chance to really Meld die kode wat op u adresetiket verskyn in alle korrespondensie. Quote the code that appears on the address UP curator participates in world-class art Procedural Law specialise in your field and advance your knowledge, all while 40 establishing invaluable contacts, creating work experience label in all correspondence. exhibition Public Law opportunities and enabling lifestyle changes through increased Constitutional and Administrative Law earnings. IADR award for Prof Francois de Wet 40 Redakteur/Editor: Environmental Law But most importantly: Postgraduate studies do give you the UP alumnus to lead UKZN 41 Marissa Greeff International Law competitive edge and enhance your career, and even more so if you pursue your postgraduate degree through a reputable, Skrywers/Writers: Prof Eloff word ondervoorsitter van SA Akademie 41 International Law: Air, Space and Telecommunication Law leading, research intensive institution such as the University of Manie Bosman Nicolize Mulder International Law: International Humanitarian Law and Pretoria. Business leader addresses TuksAlumni event 42 Human Rights in Military Operations Marissa Greeff Sanku Tsunke Alumnus link in New York 43 Socio-economic Rights: Theory and Practice Shakira Hoosain Prof André Boezaart visits Daspoort Polyclinic Foto’s/Photos: 43 again EYEscape Studios, tensy anders vermeld EYEscape Studios, unless otherwise indicated UP engineering alumnus makes it in Toronto 44 Taalredigering/Subediting: In memoriam: Mr Benjamin Mophatlane 45 UP Taaleenheid/UP Language Unit

Universiteit van Pretoria • University of Pretoria • Yunibesithi ya Pretoria www.up.ac.za/law Privaatsak/Private Bag/Mokotla wa Poso X20 • Hatfield • 0028 • Suid-Afrika/South Africa/Afrika Borwa Tel: +27 12 420 4111 • Faks/Fax/Fekse: +27 12 420 4555 TUKKIE 3 Rektor se boodskap Principal’s message Beste Tukkie-leser het ’n buitengewone 2014 gehad: na ’n derde Dear Tukkie reader medals won by South Africa were won by Tukkies. agtereenvolgende oorwinning in Momentum Soos hulle sê – tyd vlieg as ’n mens iets geniet. The TuksCricket first team had an exceptional CSA se nasionale klubkampioenskap het hulle It is often said that time flies when you are having Dit was definitief die geval wat my eerste vyf jaar year in 2014: after winning the Momentum CSA ook in die Red Bull T20-kampuskrieket se fun. My first five years have certainly flown by very betref. Dit was harde werk en soms was daar National Club Championships for the third year wêreldeindrondte in England geseëvier! quickly. It has been hard work and sometimes uitdagende kwessies, maar oor die algemeen in a row they were victorious in the Red Bull T20 there have been challenging issues, but overall was dit die mees bevredigende en genotvolle Hierdie jaar was daar ook veranderinge in die Campus Cricket World Finals in England! it has been the most satisfying and enjoyable tydperk van my loopbaan. Graag spreek ek my Universiteit se hoofbestuur. In die tweede helfte period in my career. I wish to express my sincere This year brought changes in the senior opregte waardering uit teenoor alle Tukkies vir van die jaar het een van die langsdienende appreciation to all Tukkies for your support management of the University. The second half of jul ondersteuning tydens my eerste termyn as lede, professor Chris de Beer, as Senior- throughout my first term as Vice-Chancellor and the year saw the retirement of the longest serving Visekanselier en Rektor. Viserektor afgetree, en is twee nuwe lede tot Principal. member of the UP Executive, Senior Vice-Principal die Hoofbestuur verkies. UP ag hom gelukkig Die afgelope paar maande het ek die voorreg Professor Chris de Beer, and the appointment om die volgende aanstellings te kon doen: In the past months I have had the privilege of gehad om heelparty van ons alumni wat hulle of two new members to the Executive of the prof Anton Ströh, wat vir twee-en-’n-halwe meeting many of our alumni who are making stempel dwarsoor die wêreld afdruk, te ontmoet. University. UP was fortunate to appoint Prof termyne dekaan van die Fakulteit Natuur- en their mark across the world. In June at our very By ons eerste TuksAlumni-dinee in Junie in Anton Ströh, who has served two-and-a-half terms Landbouwetenskappe was, is as Viserektor: first TuksAlumni dinner in Toronto, Canada, I Toronto, Kanada, het ek verskeie indrukwekkende as Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Institusionele Beplanning aangestel, en prof met several impressive individuals such as Mr individue ontmoet, onder andere mnr Peter Rusch Sciences, as Vice-Principal: Institutional Planning, Norman Duncan, voormalige dekaan van die Peter Rusch who graduated from the University wat as ingenieur aan die Universiteit van Pretoria and Prof Norman Duncan, former Dean of Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe, is as Viserektor: of Pretoria as an engineer. Mr Rusch informed gegradueer het. Sy ervaring in die werksplek in the Faculty of Humanities, as Vice-Principal: Akademies aangestel. Die aanstelling van me that, working in Canada, he found that the Kanada is dat die opleiding wat hy aan UP ontvang Academic. The appointment of two of our deans, twee van ons dekane, beide gerespekteerde education provided to him at UP was second to het, vir niks agteruit staan nie. In New York het both respected academics, to positions in the akademici, in hoofbestuursposisies getuig van none. In New York, I met with Mr Albert Maartens, ek mnr Albert Maartens ontmoet, nog ’n UP- Executive Management attests to the quality die gehalte van die Universiteit van Pretoria se UP alumnus and President of Standard New alumnus en president van Standard New York of leadership at the University of Pretoria. I leierskap. Ek wil in die besonder hulde bring aan York Securities, Inc, a US broker-dealer and Securities Ingelyf, ’n VS-makelaarhandelaar en especially wish to pay tribute to Professor De professor De Beer vir sy uitnemende diens aan subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group. Both have filiaal van die Standard Bank-groep. Albei van hulle Beer for his exceptional service to the University die Universiteit oor ’n lang tydperk waartydens since visited the University and were positively het sedertdien die Universiteit besoek en is baie over a sustained period during which he took hy vir ’n wye verskeidenheid portefeuljes impressed with the growth and development of beïndruk met die groei en ontwikkeling van die responsibility for a wide range of portfolios, from verantwoordelik was – van registrateur tot the University since they were students. Universiteit sedert hul studentejare. registrar to student affairs, residences, human studentesake, koshuise, menslike hulpbronne en The significant funding commitments in recent resources and resource allocation. He also served Die beduidende befondsing wat verskeie nuwe hulpbrontoewysing. Verder het hy as Visekanselier years from government, individual donors as Acting Vice-Chancellor in the transitional period inisiatiewe by UP die afgelope paar jaar van in die oorgangstydperk voor my aanstelling and foundations for various new initiatives leading up to my appointment. die regering, individuele skenkers en stigtings waargeneem. at UP are an affirmation of the widespread ontvang het, bevestig die algemene vertroue in Both the interviews with Prof Chris de Beer and Die onderhoude met beide prof Chris de Beer confidence in the University and its future. die Universiteit en sy toekoms. Uitbreiding van Mr Melosi Baloyi – in fact, the careers of all alumni en mnr Melosi Baloyi – trouens, die loopbane This year the infrastructure expansion of the die Universiteit se infrastruktuur het hierdie touched upon in this edition of Tukkie – are living van al die alumni waarna in hierdie uitgawe van University continued. On the Prinshof Campus jaar voortgegaan. Op die Prinshofkampus proof that a quality university education is an Tukkie verwys word – is sprekende bewys dat (Health Sciences) the HW Snyman Building was (Gesondheidswetenskappe) is die HW Snyman- essential step towards a successful and satisfying universitêre opleiding van gehalte noodsaaklik vir refurbished and a new academic complex and gebou opgeknap, en ’n nuwe akademiese career and life path. ’n suksesvolle en bevredigende beroepslewe en 300 bed residence will be completed by the kompleks en koshuis met 300 beddens sal lewenswandel is. beginning of 2015. The Onderstepoort Campus As I begin my second term it is this tradition of aan die begin van 2015 voltooi word. Die (Veterinary Science) is also expanding with the excellence that I shall strive to build upon to Onderstepoortkampus (Veeartseny) brei ook uit By die aanvang van my tweede termyn is dit addition of a 100 bed residence and a new ensure that UP achieves even greater heights in met die aanbou van ’n koshuis met 100 beddens my voorneme om op hierdie tradisie van academic building. Additions to GIBS on the Illovo the years to come – a journey I embark on with en ’n nuwe akademiese gebou. Aanbouings by uitnemendheid voort te bou ten einde te verseker Campus were completed in February 2014 and enthusiasm relying on the continued support of GIBS op die Illovokampus is in Februarie 2014 dat UP in die jare wat voorlê selfs groter hoogtes on the LC de Villiers Sports Grounds the Cricket the extended Tuks family. As we approach the voltooi, en Krieket Suid-Afrika se Sentrum vir sal bereik – ’n reis wat ek geesdriftig aanpak terwyl South Africa Centre of Excellence was officially end of 2014, I would like to take this opportunity Uitnemendheid by die LC de Villiers-sportterrein ek op die voortgesette steun van die uitgebreide opened. to wish every one of our Tukkie readers a joyous is amptelik geopen. Tuks-familie staatmaak. Ons nader die einde van and peaceful holiday season. 2014, en ek wil graag van die geleentheid gebruik A continuous source of pride and joy has been Die besondere sukses wat UP op die sportveld maak om elke Tukkie-leser ’n vreugdevolle en the exceptional successes UP has enjoyed on the Warmest Tukkie greetings behaal het, was ’n voortdurende bron van trots vredige vakansietydperk toe te wens. sporting front. A total of 142 Tukkie sportsmen en vreugde. Altesaam 142 Tukkie sportmanne and -women represented their country in national Prof Cheryl de la Rey en -vroue het in 2014 hul land in nasionale Vriendelike Tukkie-groete teams in 2014 alone – a truly remarkable feat. Vice-Chancellor and Principal spanne verteenwoordig – werklik ’n merkwaardige At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, 11 of the prestasie. By die 2014 Statebondspele is Prof Cheryl de la Rey 11 van Suid-Afrika se medaljes deur Tukkie- Visekanselier en Rektor studente verower. TuksKrieket se eerste span

4 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 5 New Vice-Principals appointed Prof Norman Duncan Prof Anton Ströh word appointed as Vice- Viserektor: Institusionele The Faculty of Natural and Principal: Academic Beplanning Agricultural Sciences: Prof Norman Duncan, former Dean of the Prof Anton Ströh is aangestel as Viserektor: Faculty of Humanities, is the new Vice- Institusionele Beplanning en fokus in dié pos op At the cutting edge Principal: Academic. His portfolio is focused on alle aspekte van institusionele beplanning wat promoting excellence in teaching and learning at die oorhoofse institusionele strategie onderlê. of research undergraduate level and includes responsibility Hy dra verantwoordelikheid vir institusionele for the nine faculties and GIBS. Prof Duncan navorsing, omgewingskandering, vooruitskatting, oversees and ensures implementation of the besigheidsintelligensie en kwaliteitsversekering University’s academic plans and policies. asook institusionele hulpbrontoedeling. After obtaining a BA degree in History and Prof Ströh was deur sy hele akademiese loopbaan, Psychology at the University of the Western Cape vandat hy die BSc-graad (cum laude) in 1986 (UWC) in 1979, Prof Duncan added a major and verwerf het tot met die voltooiing van sy PhD in two diplomas in French at UWC and the Université Wiskunde in 1989, ŉ Tukkie. Hy het in 1988 by UP Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux III, respectively. aangesluit as lektor in die Departement Wiskunde He obtained his MA in Clinical Psychology at the en het deur die akademiese range gevorder tot Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III in France hy in 2004 as Dekaan van die Fakulteit Natuur- en in 1987, and his DPhil at the UWC in 1994. He Landbouwetenskappe aangestel is. started his academic career in 1987 at UWC Tydens die twee en ŉ halwe termyn wat prof Stroh and after stints at the Universities of Venda and as dekaan gedien het, het hy ook vir periodes South Africa, he was appointed as Chair in the waargeneem as Hoof van die Departement Discipline of Psychology at the University of the Versekerings- en Aktuariële Wetenskap. Ten spyte Witwatersrand in 2004. He was subsequently van omvattende bestuursverpligtinge, het hy wyd employed in various capacities at that university. gepubliseer in sy vakgebied en was hy van 2008 The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural The research activities of the Faculty are He was appointed as Dean: Humanities at UP in tot 2012 ’n NNS B2-gegradeerde wetenskaplike. Sciences makes a significant contribution designed to support the career development of 2012. to building research and teaching capacity young academics in science and to enrich the Hy het ook meermale UP se toekenning vir in South Africa by developing highly skilled postgraduate experience. Prof Duncan has extensive experience as a uitnemende akademiese prestasie ontvang. lecturer and in developing curricula and teaching graduates and generating new scientific Hy is betrokke by verskeie nasionale en materials. He has published widely in knowledge. Our faculty is well-known for The Faculty invites graduates to become part internasionale wetenskaplike instellings its research excellence in the fields of of the exciting world of research by enrolling his field, organised workshops and en industrieë. As dekaan was hy agriculture, biology, physical science and for postgraduate studies with us. There are produced conference papers. He ook betrokke by samewerkings- the mathematical sciences. endless opportunities within our world-class, is one of the lead researchers on ooreenkomste met internasionale internationally acclaimed institutes and centres. the Apartheid Archives research instellings op projekte wat omvattend A substantial number of our scientists are These include the Forestry and Agricultural project, a cross-disciplinary, befonds word deur onder andere die internationally recognised and acknowledged Biotechnology Institute, the Mammal Research cross-national study of by the National Research Foundation as Institute, Genomics Research Institute, the Europese Unie, die Gatesstigting, the enduring effects of researchers of high international standing or Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, die Afrika Ekonomiese apartheid era racism on even as world leaders in their fields. the Conservation Ecology Research Unit, Navorsingkonsortium Landbou, people’s lives. He is on the Institute for Applied Materials, the Centre for Bosbou en Natuurlike editorial boards of several Pushing the frontiers of knowledge, the Faculty Environmental Studies and the Centre for Hulpbronne (ANAFE) en die prominent academic develops new technologies to stay ahead Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa. Suider-Afrikaanse Biochemie journals and is, among of the challenges posed by a constantly en Informatika vir Natuurlike changing world. For more information, please visit our website: others, a member of the Produkte (SABINA), om maar www.up.ac.za Academy of Science of ŉ paar van die vernaamstes South Africa. te noem. ¾ TUKKIE 7

6328 UP Natland Postgrad Ad for Tukkie.indd 1 2014/10/02 10:30 AM and Vice-Rector: Academic at Transkei Technikon and Eastern Cape Technikon respectively. In 2000 he joined the University of Pretoria as senior New deans take office lecturer from where he progressed to Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. He currently holds the SENTECH New dean at He worked for five years as veterinary officer Chair in Broadband Wireless Multimedia (animal and public health) with the Northern Communications (BWMC). He is a Professional Onderstepoort Ireland Department of Agriculture followed by Engineer (PrEng), a Fellow of the South African three years in a similar role with the Ministry Institute of Electrical Engineers and Fellow of the of Agriculture in Botswana. He then spent 17 South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE). Prof Darrell Abernethy took office as the new years with the Department of Agriculture in Prof Maharaj has published widely in several Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science on 1 Northern Ireland in an epidemiology research journals in his field and received several awards, August 2014. He took over from Prof Gerry Swan group and later became head of the Veterinary including the Department of Trade and Industry’s who was appointed in October 2005. Epidemiology Unit. The group’s role was to provide epidemiological support to government, Technology Award in THRIP Advanced Hi-Tech Prof Abernethy was born in 1962 in Kitwe, Zambia largely around bovine tuberculosis and bovine Category for Research Work in Broadband and obtained his BVSc degree from the University brucellosis, but also in risk assessment, data Wireless Communications in 2010 and then again of Pretoria in 1985. This was followed by an MSc analysis and training. in 2013. in Social Sciences (organisation and manpower) Prof Maharaj says his vision for the faculty is to from Queens University in London in 1990, a “However, I always wanted to return to Africa and build on the four pillars of quality, relevance, postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology from the I successfully applied for the position as Head of diversity and sustainability as outlined in the UP London School for Hygiene and Tropical Medicine the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at 2025 plan. in 2002 and a PhD in epidemiology from the Onderstepoort in 2012.” London University in 2002. The subject of Prof Abernethy’s PhD was bovine Prof Maharaj takes over “These are articulated in a five-point vision that I will focus on during my tenure as Dean: Prof Abernethy says during his veterinary studies brucellosis and tuberculosis and he has published as EBIT Dean he became much challenged with the plight of widely in this field. He has taught general • Enhancing the quality of the programmes as the poor in the so-called developing world. “After epidemiology as well as the epidemiology of required for professional and international graduating from Onderstepoort, I hoped to work several diseases in various international contexts. “With Engineering and the associated disciplines accreditation and continuous improvement of with the nomadic people of northern Kenya. As He has served as chair of a multinational scientific in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment facilities so that we offer outstanding teaching/ I needed to apply for a visa from an overseas group with representatives from the United and Information Technology (EBIT) celebrating 60 learning and research experience to our country, I moved back to Northern Ireland for Kingdom. years in 2015, my commitment is to build on this graduates. what I thought would be one year. Apart from (With acknowledgement to OP News, official great foundation established by my predecessors • The hiring, development and growing of talent three years in Botswana, I eventually spent 27 newsletter of the Faculty of Veterinary Science). so that we, as a collective, strive to make a so that we develop a pipeline of outstanding years in Northern Ireland.” distinct contribution and impact to our great future academics and researchers reflective of country and the African continent, in terms of its our diversity. competitiveness.” • Position EBIT as the faculty of choice among This is the intention of Prof Sunil Maharaj who school pupils, postgraduate students, parents was appointed EBIT Dean on 1 October 2014. and industry so that we attract and retain the Prof Maharaj obtained his BSc Eng. and MSc top achievers and be the preferred partner Eng. degrees in Electronic Engineering at the to industry in research and human capital University of Natal whereafter he completed development. an MSc in Operational Telecommunications at • Increase international collaboration so as Coventry, United Kingdom. He completed his to strengthen our position in the research PhD in Electronic Engineering at the University of rankings and attract leading researchers to Pretoria. collaborate with this faculty. He began his career at Electromagnetic • Improve and integrate the culture of Laboratories (EMLab) as an RF and Microwave ‘technopreneurship’ in the faculty so that we Design engineer and then moved to academia can have a greater impact on society, industry when he worked as part-time lecturer at ML competiveness and contribute to knowledge Sultan Technikon in Durban and as senior lecturer economy type job creation.” ¾

8 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 9 1. 2.

The Principal’s Concert is a flagship event. Guests enjoy the art exhibition in the Rautenbach Hall. Talent in abundance at annual

Principal’s Concert 3. 4.

More than 1 800 guests enjoyed International Youth Music Festival in Austria these choirs won five gold medals between them, as the display of talent offered by well as a first place each. the Principal’s Concert – one of The programme of the 2014 Principal’s Concert, the flagship events on the annual featuring Carl Orrf’s Carmina Burana, was an calendar of the University. Among ideal platform to display the musical talent at the guests were diplomats, UP. Apart from the choirs mentioned above, the UP Ovuwa, the Jacaranda Children’s Choir, the donors business partners of the UP Symphony Orchestra and soloists Melissa University, alumni, members Gerber and Nicholas Nicolaidis participated in the of the University Council and performance. academics. In addition to the music, an art exhibition, titled Visual Encounters, in the Rautenbach Hall hosted by the Department of Visual Arts, displayed the The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof De la Rey, artistic talent in the University. The exhibition was noted that this year’s concert followed shortly curated around the theme of the way in which after international successes achieved by Tuks fine artists are inspired by and reflect upon the 5. 6. Camerata and the UP Youth Choir, two of the plethora of visual information that bombards choirs that performed at the Principal’s Concert. society every day. ¾ 1. Sheet music for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. 2. The orchestra performed under the baton of Eddie Clayton at the At the World Choir Games in Latvia and the Principal’s Concert. 3. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Cheryl de la Rey, toasts the success of UP’s musicians with Prof Wim Viljoen (left) Head of the Department of Music and Michael Barrett, conductor of the University of Pretoria Concert Choir. 4 & 5. Members of the UP Concert Choir. 6. Taking a bow.

10 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 11 Faculty of Law in 1987. During his tenure at the Potchefstroom University he also obtained the Vice-Chancellor following degrees: LLM (RAU), LLM (UWK), Drs Inspired Juris (Leiden, Netherlands) and LLD (Leiden, Netherlands). In 1993 he moved to UP where he elected to ICSU was appointed as Registrar. He was promoted to to succeed Vice-Principal in 1995. and NACI By Manie Bosman “Coming here was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. The early 1990’s was The Vice-Chancellor a turning point in our country’s history and being and Principal, Professor Prof Chris de Beer, former Senior involved in the transformation of the university Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Principal recently retired shifted my horizons. We had to liberate the was elected to the from this position, has been university from its historical comfort zones and to align it with the new dispensation. This journey Executive Board of the tasked by the Vice-Chancellor and was often accompanied by labour and student International Council Principal, Prof Cheryl de la Rey, unrest and resistance from many quarters. I for Science (ICSU) at the to lead the Optimising Students learned much from my intense interaction with union and student leaders. 31st assembly held in Services (OSS) project. Prof Chris de Beer “It is a mistake to think people will understand Auckland, New Zealand. each other when they live together and “I am particularly excited by the UP project sap’ – as they were called by the supporters of the attend classes together. Sharing space is not pertaining to the optimisation of student services. National Party in those days. This, combined with transformation. We had to build trust, work This was closely followed by the announcement of This project is part of the University’s drive to the fact that we were so poor, made us outcasts together and find shared values. What really her appointment as chairperson of the National become a more research-intensive university in the community. empowered me was that I had the full support Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) by the and its strategy to enhance the University’s “People treated us with open contempt and of the University Council which allowed me the Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi international profile", says Prof De Beer. always made us feel inferior. That gave me a deep space to try new things in my portfolios and make Pandor. Why does extreme hardship and difficult understanding and empathy for those living in changes where needed,” he says. ICSU has a global membership of 121 national circumstances trap some in lifelong hopelessness similar circumstances, even today. This compelled In his role as Vice-Principal and from 2008 as scientific bodies representing 141 countries, and and despair while it inspires others to reach the me to be much more people-orientated and to Senior Vice-Principal, Prof De Beer led a number 32 members representing international scientific highest levels of success? do whatever I could to help students from similar of institutional projects and initiatives that were unions. It is a non-governmental organisation backgrounds.” This is the question that flashes through my aimed at the transformation of governance and whose operations are guided by the elected mind as Prof Chris de Beer recalls highlights of Things started to turn when Prof De Beer received management structures, rationalisation and Executive Board. ICSU also has 17 interdisciplinary his life story. It has been an amazing journey that a bursary from the Public Service Commission repositioning of faculties and support services and bodies, established with various strategic brought him from a childhood of smothering and enrolled for a BJur et Art degree at the the incorporation of a number of subdivisions of partners, that address major issues of relevance poverty and social rejection to become one of Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher other institutions into the University. to both science and society. The ICSU general UP’s brightest stars. Education (now Northwest University) in 1967. He assembly convenes every three years. In April 2011 Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of became the first member of his family ever to go “My background helped make me who I am and Higher Education, recognised Prof de Beer’s As chairperson of NACI, Professor De la Rey leads to university. What inspired him to do what the even today I’m still applying some of the insights managerial expertise and appointed him as a South African statutory body which advises the society in which he grew up surely never believed and wisdom I gathered from that experience,” Administrator of the University of Zululand Minister of Science and Technology and Cabinet he could? he says. We’re sitting in his office in the (UNIZULU) in which capacity he served for 30 on all matters pertaining to innovation and on the Administration Building on the Hatfield Campus “My mother always said I should go to university months. After returning to UP in August 2013, the role and contribution of science, mathematics and as he recalls his childhood years as one of a large one day. Secondly, the humiliating way in which Minister nominated Prof De Beer to serve on the technology in South Africa’s economic and social impoverished family living in a small house on a people treated us really motivated me to prove interim-council of the newly established University development. Council members are drawn from farm in the Mahikeng District. myself and to be successful. Thirdly, there was of Mpumalanga in Mbombela where he serves different sectors and enjoy distinction, influence a family friend who taught in Johannesburg and and expertise in their fields. “We were 'bywoners’ and the house in which we as ministerial representative. He also assisted at gave me a cheque of R20 – a substantial amount lived had no running water or electricity and often the other newly established Sol Plaatje University At a welcoming ceremony in Pretoria, Minister at the time – to show that he believed in me.” there was literally no food in the house. We wore in Kimberley. He is currently leading a task team Pandor said: “I am pleased with the calibre of the clothes that my mother made and in the mornings After completing his LLB degree (cum laude) Prof appointed by the Department of Higher Education council members and the wealth of knowledge walked a long distance to the bus stop to get to De Beer was admitted as advocate to the High and Training to revise the Higher Education Act, and expertise that they bring to this institution... school. To make matters worse, my father was Court and started lecturing at the Potchefstroom 1997. ¾ I am sure (they) will make a valuable contribution a member of the South African Party – a ‘bloed- University, eventually becoming dean of the to…innovation (in SA)”.¾

12 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 13 before him, so it was difficult for them to Prudential Portfolio Managers, a corporate donor, understand why he was so driven to attain such and received a full scholarship which finally made qualifications. it smooth sailing from there! Melosi has no bitterness about the circumstances Melosi is now working in Johannesburg as an of his childhood: "We were taught good values, actuarial consultant with professional services good behaviour and respect. This is something firm Deloitte. "I loved my time at UP. I met a lot of that I will forever be grateful for. It builds one into people from around the country and the world. a strong man." I view the world in a dynamic way owing to the experience of meeting different cultures at UP. In Grade 11 he was forced to leave school and The studies were always tough, but the challenge worked in construction to support his family spurred me on – I wanted to succeed and inspire financially. "My dreams did not die as a result others to follow suit. I always think of UP as a of this detour and I returned to high school polisher that changes rough diamonds into two years later. I could not fit into the day leaders, thinkers and professionals." school model so I opted for adult night school classes. The experience taught me to study well independently, which was valuable when I got to Championing the cause university." for greatness One would think that the battle would be over Sadly, Melosi's original circumstances are once he had attained matric exemption, but the By Cheryl Benadie not unique. There are thousands of students next set of hurdles was just approaching. currently at UP in a similar situation – the truth is "A major problem was that I could not apply for that almost half of UP students require some sort Melosi Baloyi: university entrance when I was in matric since I of financial aid. was doing it part-time," says Melosi. "I had to wait Because of this turbulent journey to claim his cap until the results were out and apply in January of and gown, Melosi is committed to helping others championing greatness the year I was meant to start my studies." make their dreams come true. "The experience I The Baloyis did not have access to the internet had in trying to get a university education is but and for Melosi, who had no money for cellphone an example of the difficulties encountered by taught me to persevere and endure hardships in In a country where only 17% airtime, communication during the application many students in situations similar to mine. This pursuit of my dream." of matriculants gain access to process was nearly impossible. drives me to make a difference whenever I can. I tertiary education, the dream believe that we should all try to help one or more The making of an actuary A day of destiny of these students." of attaining a degree appears At school, Melosi had a keen interest in the Melosi's acceptance as a University of Pretoria Apart from volunteering his spare time to tutor impossible to many. sciences, particularly Mathematics. "I never got student can only be described as a miracle. and mentor high school and university students, tired of doing my homework and loved to work Melosi is the secretary general of the Association ahead. It has served me well in the long term." "On 10 January 2008, a lady who worked at UP of South African Black Actuarial Professionals at the time – and whom I consider a mother and While some students are fortunate enough to What makes his story remarkable is that his (ASABA) and a proud alumnus champion of mentor – gave me a lift to the Hatfield Campus have the financial means to receive a coveted positive attitude and desire for something the newly launched Tuks Scholarship Fund. He to apply for admission for that year. Although my tertiary education, for others – like Melosi Baloyi better helped him to overcome seemingly contributes financially to the fund and also shares application was late, the university was impressed – the path to higher education is paved with insurmountable odds. his triumphant story at donor events. ¾ pitfalls. Given his background, it seemed virtually with my matric results. Although I had studied impossible to gain access to university education. "When I was in Grade 10, I came across part-time without day class support, I was the best Yet achieving the impossible is just what Melosi information regarding the field of actuarial student in the Soshanguve area." Have you been inspired by Melosi’s story? Have science. I was surprised and intrigued at the you also received financial support during your did, becoming a living manifestation of the Madiba He applied at 08:00 and by 11:00 had secured miserable statistics on the number of black studies and would like to give back? adage: "It always seems impossible until it's done". entrance for studying Actuarial Science and also actuaries in the country and around the world. a place in a residence at Taaibos. "I thank God for Education matters. Make today matter for others "I have always been a dreamer and I always I had been contemplating a career within the this. I am very grateful to my friend and mentor like Melosi. Give to the Tuks Scholarship Fund thought that I would break the barriers and be the business/finance sector at the time – and actuarial for giving me a lift to UP that day. My destiny today. first member of my family to go to university and science seemed the perfect fit." be a business leader," says this tenacious Tukkie. changed forever." Visit www.up.ac.za/tsf to make your regular Still, the 'real world' continued to encroach on his Melosi struggled to get a bursary before receiving donation online. Contact Cheryl Benadie on 012 "At home we struggled to afford basic things and hopes. Melosi's parents never held permanent we often had to live on R10 a day. I think this his first semester results, but soon impressed 420 5026 or email [email protected] for jobs. None of his siblings had been to university further information.

14 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 15 Pharmacology at UP which he completed in 2003. As a result of the exposure and expertise he gained, Dr Ngozwana was appointed as lead Making a difference Reading a newspaper one day, Dr Ngozwana was consultant for a partnership between the United intrigued by an article about the pioneering work Nations Industrial Development Organisation Cipla Medpro was doing in the fight against HIV/ (UNIDO) and the African Union Commission in people’s lives Aids. Later the same day he bumped into two (AUC). The partnership was tasked to develop a Cipla sales representatives who told him about strategic plan for developing the pharmaceutical By Manie Bosman an opening at the company. He applied and was industry in Africa. Co-authoring this plan, appointed as medical advisor. Dr Skhumbuzo which became known as the Pharmaceutical "When antiretroviral drugs (ARV’s) were first Manufacturing Plan for Africa (PMPA), has been introduced, it cost between $12 000 and $15 000 the greatest achievement of his career to date, he Ngozwana (USD) to treat one patient for a year. This meant says. that treatment was unavailable to most of those "In 2012 the PMPA was officially adopted by all By Manie Bosman infected. Cipla’s motto at the time was "none shall African Union (AU) ministers of health and then be denied", and they announced that they were by all AU heads of state. It was subsequently also going to provide ARVs at around $1 per patient endorsed by the United States Institute of Peace "It was the best investment I ever per day!" He pauses and raises his eyebrows to and by the Joint United Nations Programme on made. It took a lot of dedication and emphasise the boldness of this move. HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). If fully implemented, the I had to fund myself but it’s been the "This really spoke to my personal drive to serve PMPA would completely change the face of the greatest learning experience of my life. and make a difference. I mean, they could have African pharmaceutical industry and that would If I had to do it all over again, I would just halved the price and people would still buy change the lives of millions." At this point, Dr their product. But they reverse-engineered three Ngozwana frowns and adjusts his black-rimmed do the same." existing ARVs, combined it into one and sold glasses. these generic pills for just $1. The result was "The African pharmaceutical market is the next that large sponsors and even governments got We’re sitting in a coffee shop in Midrand and partly explains the great leaps he has made in the growth frontier. The problem is that around the involved and today we have almost 12 million I’m talking to Dr Skhumbuzo Ngozwana, a medical and pharmaceutical industry since first world there are many wrong perceptions, myths people under treatment, many of whom would trailblazer for the development of the African qualifying as a medical doctor in 1996. But where and lack of knowledge on the part of companies not have survived without it." pharmaceutical industry. He has a passion to did it all begin? who are interested to invest in the continent. This make medicine affordable and accessible to After working at Cipla for four years, Dr needs to be addressed." "I was born in a small town in the Eastern Cape all people in Africa. Until recently he had been Ngozwana moved to Batsomi Healthcare where but grew up in Lesotho. My father, who was an To help do this, Dr Ngozwana left Cipla and joint deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of he served as CEO of Batsomi Lifeworks, which Anglican priest, passed away when I was very launched Metanoia in May 2014. "Our aim is to the pharmaceutical giant Cipla Medpro, but is specialises in the provision of HIV/AIDS medical young and we were raised by my mother, who act as consultants, assisting international and now managing director of Metanoia Pharma support to corporate employers, medical was a teacher. local companies to explore and navigate the Consulting, a South African-based international scheme administrators, aid agencies and public African pharmaceutical space calmly, and to pharmaceutical consulting company set to "She had two passions – to help and serve people institutions. realise the investment opportunity it presents. transform the pharmaceutical industry on the who were in need and for education as a means “In the corporate environment I realised I needed We’re young but it is going well," he says, smiling continent. He is telling me how doing his master's to develop oneself. She always reminded us to know more about strategy and how to run and leaning back in his chair. that "education is your inheritance; no-one can degree in Business Administration (MBA) at the a business. That is why I enrolled for the MBA take that away from you". So having the need to His cappuccino is finished and I ask him, looking Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) of the at GIBS and embarked on what turned into an serve ingrained in me from a very young age and at his life and career to date, what are the factors University of Pretoria (UP) in 2005 impacted his absolutely mind-expanding experience", he says. life and career. having discovered a love for science while still in to which he would attribute his success. primary school, I decided to study medicine at the Completing his MBA also prepared and equipped "When I first decided I needed to do an MBA I "There was the influence and example of my University of Cape Town." Dr Ngozwana for his next step up the ladder – as mother. But other people like my wife, Nthabi, did some research and decided that GIBS was joint deputy CEO at Cipla Medpro. "During this After graduation Dr Ngozwana worked as medical my brothers and sisters and some of the people probably the best business school in the country. time I was appointed chairperson of the National practitioner in a hospital in Port Elizabeth, at a I worked with over the years also influenced me a However, my experience there exceeded the Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers primary healthcare clinic in Uitenhage and at the lot. My studies helped to equip me for what I do high expectations I had. I experienced so much (NAPM) of South Africa and became founding Ga-Rankuwa Hospital outside Pretoria. Feeling and I love reading – especially biographies – and personal growth as a result of what we learnt chairperson of the Southern African Generic a little 'detached' and somewhat frustrated one learns a lot from that too. And then there’s and also through my interaction with the faculty Medicines Association (SAGMA), a regional trade with what then seemed to be an unstoppable my faith as a Christian. For me faith combined members and my classmates," he says. association for companies and associations in tide of HIV/Aids, he went into private practice with hard work is the key that unlocks all doors." A tall and soft-spoken man with an easy smile, the Southern African Development Community and enrolled for a master's degree in Medical ¾ Dr Ngozwana has an engaging manner which (SADC) member countries."

16 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 17 Formalising the study of the Ubuntu philosophy

Professor Christof Heyns Professor Maxi Schoeman

development challenges of the continent. In addition, the University will look to this project for understanding and knowledge of the destructive contexts of conflict and violence that seemingly negate the concept of Ubuntu. The concept of Ubuntu has been widely researched across the spectrum of fields of theology, philosophy, political science and sociology with specific application in reconciliation and peace and conflict management. The University’s Ubuntu project aims to formalise the study of the Ubuntu philosophy and to provide Professor James Ogude, Deputy Director and Research Fellow in the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship. a definitive framework to apply the deeper understanding and insights gained to a variety Ubuntu is a uniquely African concept that in recent years has of contexts, especially for conflict resolution and in post-conflict contexts in Africa. At its heart lies become more widely used as a universal idea linked to a particular Professor Julian Muller the quest to instil values of Ubuntu (compassion, understanding of humanity. Loosely translated, it captures the essence dignity, selflessness, community spirit) into of an African philosophy of personhood − persons depend on other societies where violence has often eroded these persons to be. This philosophy is expressed in the following saying: values. umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu, that is, a person is a person through other The UP project focuses on four research areas or clusters headed by leading UP researchers. The people. principal investigator is Professor James Ogude (Deputy Director and Research Fellow in the Funded by a grant from the John Templeton relevant. Firstly, it is a founding project in the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship), and Foundation for a three year period (2014 – Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, 2016), the University of Pretoria has embarked established to provide an enabling environment Continue on p 20 on an interdisciplinary research project that will for multidisciplinary scholarship and emphasising consider from different dimensions the meaning, the contribution of the Humanities and the Social practice and value of the concept Ubuntu in Sciences, which has the potential of becoming The University launched the interdisciplinary human and social development in Africa. Speaking a flagship project of the Centre. Secondly, the research project titled ‘The meaning and at a recent colloquium, the Vice-Chancellor and project is uniquely relevant to the University’s value of Ubuntu in human and social Principal, Professor Cheryl de la Rey, pointed recently introduced African Development Policy development in Africa’ at a recent dinner out that the project is well-timed and highly Focus and its commitment to addressing the event. The photographs on these pages Professor Augustine Shutte, Honorary Research Associate, University of Cape Town were taken at this event.

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the lead researchers of their respective clusters, African communities and societies. In essence, Professors Julian Muller (Emeritus Professor in the research project seeks to use the virtues Theology and Research Fellow in the Centre), of Ubuntu in a variety of applications for Maxi Schoeman (Head of Political Science and transformative development in Africa. Showcasing women Chair of the Core Social Sciences Cluster in the It is significant that the project is sponsored by Humanities), and Christof Heyns (Professor in the Templeton Foundation, which focuses mainly the Centre for Human Rights, Co-Director of the on philanthropic projects that consider universal Institute for International and Comparative Law in philosophical questions of life and human in science Africa and United Nations Special Rapporteur): purpose. The Foundation encourages dialogue − The first cluster builds a theoretical framework amongst scientists, philosophers and theologians that unpacks the idea of Ubuntu as a viable to generate knowledge for greater clarity and to philosophical concept and examines the develop deeper levels of understanding that will The University showcased UP sees itself as a leading African research theoretical possibilities that it can offer in inform actions. UP’s Ubuntu research project fits intensive university. It is through commitment dealing with African problems. perfectly into this framework. the research some of its top and focusing on solutions to problems which − The second cluster investigates Ubuntu from a Also significant is the fact that this project women academics are doing in require an innovative approach that UP is able to theological perspective by examining personal will create a lasting tribute to Emeritus celebration of Women’s Day. The contribute substantially to the body of knowledge narratives of African believers in selected Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s indomitable spirit research that the six women are that is produced globally. African countries that have undergone violent by remembering him at the University as a involved in and that they shared Prof Namrita Lall is one of the country’s top and traumatic experiences. The link between public and prominent proponent of Ubuntu, medicinal plant scientists. Earlier in the year the the concept and philosophy of Ubuntu and through, amongst other things, his role in the with an appreciative audience, Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze) was bestowed on religion in Africa and ways in which African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Both the makes a positive contribution to her by President Jacob Zuma for her outstanding society deals with healing from trauma through Emeritus Archbishop and Sir John Templeton, challenges not only faced in Africa, contribution in the field of medical sciences. the practice of Ubuntu in their daily lives will be founder of the Foundation, are known to share a investigated. commitment to the values of humanism, what it but also experienced further Through her research and collaborations, she means and how we can progress mentally, morally has registered 11 local and international patents − The third cluster focuses on how inter-personal afield. and spiritually based on a common understanding and has written more than 100 research articles violence and traumatic experiences negate the of our humanity. and seven chapters in books. Prof Lall is ranked principles of Ubuntu in Africa. Internationally, it is accepted that as a human rights issue, there At the core of the philosophy of Ubuntu is the needs to be accountability to prevent unlawful belief that it is a life-giving and an affirming spirit killings. The primary question this cluster will which involves empathy and sharing with others in consider is ways in which accountability of this moments of adversity and triumph. Ubuntu places nature are understood in the African context. a high value on community service rather than selfish behaviour because the philosophy is built − The fourth cluster considers the relationship around people and the interlinked relationships between (foreign) policy and the values of of humanity. These are all core values which the Ubuntu. It focuses specifically on the extent University of Pretoria espouses and strives to instil to which it will be possible for South Africa to in each student through our holistic approach to implement its foreign policy, based on Ubuntu, academic and research offerings. to promote peace, security and development on the African continent. The spirit of Ubuntu is therefore strategically significant to the University of Pretoria, not only in A further aim of the research is to position the terms of its own practices, but also in responding philosophy of Ubuntu within UP’s academic to a variety of issues which face the continent. As discourse and thought. It is hoped that in this captured by Professor Ogude, Ubuntu embodies regard, value will be placed on and given to a the essence of African humanism which crosses theoretical framework based on African principles boundaries of race and culture − it is the sum and stemming from Africa. total of the highest human values and ideals. It The research outputs will be disseminated to a is anticipated that the findings of the research wide audience, ranging from academics to the activities will be used to good effect by the youth, and through various media platforms, University of Pretoria, through being applied to including research papers, talks, plays and conflict contexts in order to encourage peace and art. In the process, dialogue will be initiated healing in society. ¾ that could contribute to the transformation of Prof Namrita Lall Prof Juan Bornman

20 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 21 traditional customs regarding the challenges they be locally relevant, implementable and effective. pose in light of modern healthcare practice. Prof Dreyer’s other research interests and fields of expertise include management of inherited Dr Elise van Rooyen from the Department of cancer risk, hormone related cancer and all Paediatrics runs the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) aspects of advanced surgery for cancer in women. section of the neonatal unit at Kalafong Hospital. She has been tirelessly promoting her research Prof Saloshna Vandeyar is an education findings in the field of KMC which has shown specialist and Head of the Department of encouraging results in the longevity of premature Humanities Education. She elaborated on her babies. KMC is an innovative method of care research into the mindset of South African school where a premature baby is tied skin-to-skin to the children. As a leading educator with many years mother’s chest as opposed to keeping the baby of experience within the field as a teacher and in an incubator. It consists of three components academic, Prof Vandeyar reiterated her belief – position, nutrition and discharge – with support that teaching is about human compassion, care from trained healthcare professionals in hospital and nurturing. Her research has focussed on the and support from family and the community at new divide in school classrooms – South African home. learners against those who are foreigners. Her 2. research has shown that this social and political By keeping the premature baby close to the divide provides a growing challenge for teachers. mother’s chest, the child can grow without experiencing the trauma of traditional incubators. "Our teachers need to be equipped to deal with The close contact between mother and child this as part of efforts to embrace diversity in the keeps the child calm and the sound of the classroom," she says. Her research, especially mother’s heartbeat is reassuring. Dr Van Rooyen in Gauteng schools, has uncovered just how is involved in ongoing research about effective challenging integration is for those youths who Prof Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi Dr Elise van Rooyen implementation and quality monitoring of new have been labelled 'Makwerekwere' or 'the others' KMC wards to document the evidence of the by their peers. She says given the huge number in the top 1% of the global Essential Science of a functional approach towards disability and multitude of benefits presented by this 'low-tech of immigrants choosing South Africa to live and Indicators list of influential academics who communication rehabilitation. For the past high-touch' way of caring for tiny infants. work in, the social tension in classrooms created by immigration is a topic that must be tackled. write on pharmacology and toxicology. A few 22 years she has been actively involved in the Prof Greta Dreyer who is a leading "Many contradictions exist in schools and the years ago Prof Lall visited Paris where her eyes disability field as trainer, researcher, activist and gynaecological oncologist, heads the manner in which the school system is implicated were opened to the possibilities and potential academic for one of the most vulnerable groups gynaecological oncology unit at UP and the Steve in constructing different kinds of citizens and of 'cosmeceuticals' – cosmetic products with within the disability spectrum: those who are Biko Hospital. Most of her current research reproducing hierarchies of belonging, even in its biologically active ingredients, often derived unable to speak. focuses on methods to improve access to and from plants. Whether searching for ways to treat efforts at inclusivity". Her research looks at different means of effectiveness of cervical cancer prevention serious diseases like cancer and tuberculosis (TB), communication for persons with severe strategies and she heads the process of revising or formulating new acne creams and toothpastes disabilities. Prof Bornman’s work is inter alia the national cervical cancer prevention policy. that fight gum disease, Prof Lall is convinced focused on the vulnerability of persons with that solutions can be found in South Africa’s "Our recent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 2014 Women in Science disabilities to crime and abuse. The centre indigenous plants. "The vast traditional knowledge demonstration projects in primary schools developed pictures or communication charts to Awards about3. our country’s plants is still untapped 4. (called the VACCS projects) have contributed report crimes to law enforcement officials and to and there is a huge amount of work needed to to a new National Department of Health policy The achievements cited above are made possible testify in court. These charts were translated into verify if and how traditional remedies and local to implement HPV vaccination nationally. HPV by increasing investment in the work that young 22 languages and are used in six countries. plants actually work," she says. Prof Lall is equally vaccination is known to be a highly effective academics do. Two women who are currently passionate about a future where products from Prof Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi is the preventive option. Parallel and ongoing research busy with their doctoral studies at the University indigenous plants will not only benefit companies Chairperson for the School of Healthcare Sciences projects focusing on novel methods to screen for of Pretoria, Lungile Sithole and Cynthia Joan and consumers, but also the local communities. and Head of the Department of Nursing Sciences. cervical cancer risk include many self-sampling Henley-Smith, are two excellent examples of "I dream of seeing small factories in local She does research in the field of indigenous options and new laboratory techniques using young academics who excel in their fields of communities where they can process the plants knowledge and is an expert on midwifery, human molecular techniques and biomarkers," says Prof research. They both won fellowships at the 2014 and produce the products themselves," she says. rights and ethics as well as reproductive health. Dreyer. Cervical cancer is mostly a preventable Women in Science Awards of the Department of She is a trained nurse by profession and has been disease, but still reaches epidemic proportions Science and Technology (DST). Prof Juan Bornman from the Centre for teaching for 21 years. Prof Mulaudzi is interested among South African women. The poor survival Augmentative and Alternative Communication The DST hosts these awards annually to reward in the influence of cultural beliefs and practices rates of these women serves as a strong (CAAC) has a special interest in the development outstanding female scientists and researchers on healthcare. She focuses on the confluence of motivation for research into prevention that will

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from p 23 and to encourage younger women to follow in their footsteps. Lungile Sithole Lungile Sithole is studying biochemistry and is part of a research group working towards the discovery and development of novel markers which could be used to monitor the progression of HIV infection in patients and their response to treatment. She received a BSc in chemistry (cum Prof Vollie Spies (voor) neem deel aan die Comrades-marathon. laude) from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi (USA) in 2007 and completed her MSc Deur Manie Bosman Ons gesels in haar kantoor in die Geestes- (cum laude) in Organic Chemistry in 2009. wetenskappegebou op die Hatfieldkampus en She is a PhD student in biochemistry under the "Ek ontspan as ek hardloop. dit word gou duidelik dat haar liefde vir hardloop supervision of Prof Debra Meyer. Ek beplan my hele dag terwyl waarskynlik net-net getroef word deur haar passie vir die werk wat sy doen. Sy het oor die Cynthia Joan Henley-Smith ek hardloop. Soms los ek jare al heelwat baanbrekerswerk op die gebied Cynthia Joan Henley-Smith is a botanist looking werkprobleme op – van van seksuele mishandeling gedoen en het die at the potential of indigenous plants to yield professionele aktiwiteite buite afgelope drie jaar in samewerking met twee medicinal products, specifically for oral care. werkverband tot voorbereiding vir kollegas, prof Rina Delport en dr Liana le Roux, die Ms Henley-Smith obtained a BSc honours ’n klas." eerste assesseringsinstrumente in Suid-Afrika op and master’s in Medicinal Plant Science in the die gebied van kinderbeskerming ontwikkel. Department of Plant Sciences in the Faculty of "Dit is my passie om ’n verskil te maak. Enigiets Natural and Agricultural Sciences, both with waaraan ek raak, moet waarde toevoeg. As ek distinction, from UP. Using a new predictive Aan die woord is prof Gloudien Spies – of ‘Vollie’ hardloop, voel ek goed en ek is fiks, daarom method, her doctoral studies focus on the soos die meeste mense haar ken – dosent in kan ek hard werk en alles gee. Ek sal nie só kan biological activity of Heteropyxis natalensis, an die Universiteit van Pretoria se Departement funksioneer sonder om te hardloop nie." indigenous South African plant, against oral Maatskaplike Werk en Kriminologie en voorsitter pathogens. ¾ van die Tuks-marathonklub. Sy het vanjaar haar En dié hardlopery kom al ’n lang pad – sy was 17de Comrades-marathon en 16de Twee Oseane- in graad een in ’n plaasskool naby Brits waar ’n marathon voltooi. Sy het boonop in die Twee onderwyser gesien het hoe vinnig sy hardloop Oseane die afdeling vir Groot Meesters gewen en en opgemerk het ‘sy hardloop soos ŉ volstruis’. 1. Prof Greta Dreyer 2. Prof Saloshna Vandeyar 3. in die proses die vinnigste tyd die afgelope tien Sy lag as sy vertel dat die bynaam ‘Vollie’ net daar 3. Lungile Sithole and Cynthia Joan Henley-Smith jaar in dié ouderdomsgroep aangeteken. gebore is.

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Ná skool het prof Spies ’n BA-graad in Maatskaplike Werk aan UP voltooi en daarna nege jaar as maatskaplike werker gepraktiseer. In 1981 het sy haar honneurs in Maatskaplike Werk voltooi en dit in 1986 opgevolg met ’n meestersgraad in years of Maatskaplike Werk, albei ook aan UP. 50 "Tydens my meestersstudie was ek en my studieleier die eerstes wat begin het met gesinsterapie vir families waar bloedskande community service at voorgekom het." Sy het in die vroeë 1990’s as deel van ’n PhD in Maatskaplike Werk, verskeie kursusse in die Verenigde State gedoen, Daspoort Polyclinic toegespits op die behandeling van die volwasse persoon wat as kind gemolesteer is. Tussendeur was sport altyd ’n belangrike deel van The Daspoort Polyclinic started delivering medical care to residents of haar lewe. Op skool het sy Noord-Transvaalse en Prof Spies het vanjaar die afdeling vir Groot Meesters in die Twee Oseane-marathon gewen. Daspoort, in the west of Pretoria, in 1964. SA kleure in korfbal verwerf. In 1995, terwyl sy besig was om aan haar PhD-tesis te werk, is prof Spies se lewe radikaal omgekeer toe haar man Twee Oseane-ondersteuningspan op ŉ fiets langs Today, after fifty years, the clinic is still delivering tragies in ’n motorongeluk gesterf het. haar verskyn en toeskouers haar begin toejuig, a service to the Daspoort community and offering het sy geweet dis tyd om alles te gee. a training opportunity to students from all Daspoort Polyclinic in 1964 "Dit het my hele lewe verander. Ek dink ek het disciplines in the Faculty of Health Sciences as daardie eerste maande oorleef deur eenvoudig "Ek hardloop in die kleure van UP se In 1964 medical students were well as students in audiology, speech therapy and net op my PhD-studie te fokus en byna dag en marathonklub en mense het begin skreeu “Hi responsible for all the activities at social work from the Faculty of Humanities. nag daaraan te werk. Op ’n dag het ŉ kollega Tuks!” Skielik het ek besef dit gaan nou oor meer the Daspoort Polyclinic. Second- gevra ek moet aan ŉ 8 km-wedloop ten bate van as myself, dit gaan ook oor ons Universiteit se eer. Medical students of the University of Pretoria years assisted with reception and Ons rektor – prof Cheryl de la Rey – is ook lid van Jool deelneem." (UP) came up with the idea of a student clinic immunisations. Third-years were in ons klub en net daar op Chapman’s Peak het ek as service to the community of Daspoort in Dit was die begin van ’n nuwe liefde in haar lewe charge of the pharmacy and packaging of besluit kom wat wil, ek gaan hierdie een wen." 1959. The concept was that students would see – ’n liefde vir hardloop. "Dit was in 1996 toe ek só patients in the evenings under supervision of a medication, while fourth and fifth-years begin hardloop het, en ek het nog nooit opgehou Dié klub, waarvan sy sedert 1996 lid is en waar sy general practitioner. Patients would be treated did consultations. After the first year the nie," vertel sy. sedert 2010 as voorsitter dien, lê haar na aan die hart. "Ons bied elke jaar twee groot wedlope aan. using medication donated by pharmaceutical clinic had 762 registered patients and Oor die jare het prof Spies nie net plaaslik Die Bestmed Tuks Race word jaarliks in Februarie companies. It would be a student-managed after the second year 2 018. aan al die groot wedlope deelgeneem nie (sy gehou en daar was vanjaar meer as 10 000 enterprise of the Faculty of Health Sciences and het net een jaar nie aan die Twee Oseane deelnemers. In September het ons die Lester Mills the Head of the Department of Family Medicine, deelgeneem nie), maar ook oorsee. Sy het Memorial Race aangebied saam met UP se hpc© Continue on p 28 onder meer kompeterend in die meestersklas (High Performance Centre)." deelgeneem aan die Londen-marathon, die New York-marathon, die Amsterdam-marathon, die Prof Spies is gou om die eer vir die klub se groei Lissabon-marathon, die Berlyn-marathon, die en prestasies aan klublede, haar bestuurspan, Sydney-marathon en ’n marathon op Mauritius. die ondersteuning van die Universiteit en borge Verlede jaar het sy die Grootmeestersklas in die te gee. "Ons doen baie vir die ontwikkeling van Swiss City-marathon in Luzern gewen. behoeftige atlete en dit voel asof ons besig is om ’n verskil te maak," vertel sy. Wat was vir haar tot dusver die hoogtepunt as atleet? "Daar is eintlik drie hoogtepunte. Ek neem Daar is net drie minute oor voordat sy moet ook deel aan landloop en verlede jaar het ek klasgee en sy stap saam met my uit. die Suid-Afrikaanse Groot Meesters gewen. Om "Wanneer ek in Pretoria is, sal jy my elke oggend verlede jaar die Groot Meesters in die Comrades vyfuur in die strate kry. Om te hardloop gee my te wen, was ook ’n hoogtepunt. Die ander een was energie, dit stel my in staat om hard te werk en by om vanjaar die afdeling vir Groot Meesters in die te hou met alles." Twee Oseane te wen." Ons groet en daar gaan prof Spies – Vollie – op ’n Sy vertel dat sy nie eens besef het dat sy voor was drafstap na haar klas om ’n verskil te gaan maak.¾ onder die Groot Meesters nie. Toe ’n lid van die

The front view of the Daspoort Polyclinic has changed Occupational therapy students visit Daspoort for their little over the years. paediatric rotation. 26 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 27 from p 27

Prof Hugo van Zyl, wrote a letter in this regard to the Director of Hospital Services in the then Transvaal Provincial Administration. Afrika se berge is The concept was approved in 1961 and the Daspoort Polyclinic opened its doors for the first time on 7 August 1964. The then Dean of the Faculty, Prof HW Snyman, approached the belangrike bates University Council for approval of the creation of a student clinic. Funding for the clinic was obtained by a management committee of six. Donations Die nagraadse Sentrum vir and support were received from the Medical Omgewingstudies in die Fakulteit House Committee, the Student Representative Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe Council, RAG, the City Council of Pretoria, pharmaceutical companies, the Medical Society bedryf ‘n navorsingsnetwerk wat of South Africa and from parents of medical navorsing in berge van Afrika students. Staff Nurse Kedibone Shakwane weighs a baby at the fasiliteer. By the end of 1968 the polyclinic had more than clinic. 5 000 patients and the Student Clinic Committee Hoekom in berge navorsing doen? Prof Willem (SKK) realised that more space was needed. The of Daspoort and surrounding suburbs viewed the Ferguson, Direkteur van die Sentrum, sê: “Die idea to build a clinic was born and in 1970 the SKK Daspoort Polyclinic as a place where affordable, grootste hoeveelheid water beskikbaar vir started hunting for a site aided by estate agents. holistic care of a very high standard could be menslike gebruik kom van berge. In Suid-Afrika During the April holiday four committee members obtained. byvoorbeeld, voorsien die Maloti-Drakensberg found a suitable stand on the corner of Camp At the end of 2005 the Daspoort Polyclinic had to baie van die water wat in Kwazulu-Natal, die and Market streets (where the clinic still is today) close its doors temporarily as it did not comply Vrystaat, Noordkaap en in Gauteng gebruik word.” at a cost of R4 200. When the committee wanted with new regulations governing the dispensing to buy the stand, they realised that they did not of medication and the licensing of medical In die sentrale deel van Afrika versamel die constitute a legal person and the SKK (Edms) Bpk facilities. Prof Julia Blitz, Head of the Department Rwenzoriberge meeste van die water wat na (Student Clinic Committee) was born. of Family Medicine, and Prof Otto Chabikuli die Victoriameer gaan en dan na die Wit Nyl. investigated the situation and in 2007 the clinic Die Nylrivier voorsien water aan al die lande resumed its community service as an academic aangrensend daaraan tot by Egipte en die service learning site (ASL). To address the Middellandse See. Dit is geweldig baie water. Die financial sustainability of the clinic, Prof Chabikuli Victoriameer is van groot ekonomiese belang suggested that the University, RAG, corporate vir Tanzanië, Uganda, Kenia en Rwanda wat daar donors and possible contract researchers support rondom lê. the clinic financially. Benewens water, bied berge ook baie Dr Anita Rautenbach and Dr Ellenore Meyer groot hulpbronne van biodiversiteit wat vir were appointed as managers of the clinic in landelike gemeenskappe ‘n voedselbron is. Bewoningsdigtheid van mense is dikwels baie 2011. In the same year the clinic was painted Die afvloei van water uit die Rwenzoriberge voed die hoog naby berge omdat daar meer kos geplant and the garden, playground and waiting area Victoriameer. were renovated. Furniture dating from 1971 was kan word. So is daar groot landboukundige en replaced. sosiale problem by, byvoorbeeld, Berg Elgon teen die Wildtuin woon waar die reënval net (Kenia/Uganda), omdat daar so baie mense woon. 300mm per jaar is”, sê prof Ferguson. The Daspoort Polyclinic is open from Monday By berge is reënval gewoonlik hoër en daarom Nog ‘n kenmerk van berge is dat daar teen die Students in speech-language pathology visit the clinic to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Medical students, kan mense meer daar plant. “ ‘n Nagraadse twice weekly. steil hellings van berge altyd geweldige verskille nursing students and students in physiotherapy, student is tans besig is met ‘n vergelykende in omgewingstoestande soos temperatuur, The total cost for building the new clinic in 1972 occupational therapy, audiology, speech therapy, navorsingsprojek oor sosio-ekonomiese grondtipes, plantegroei en biodiversiteit is. “ ‘n was R62 000 and the SKK obtained a R35 000 dietetics, oral hygiene and social work make toestande naby die Drakensberg in die groter Berg is anders onder as wat hy bo is.” Die missie loan from the University Council. The Transvaal up the collaborative team working at the clinic. Acornhoekgebied wat sy vergelyk met areas teen van die program is daarom om bergsisteme deur Provincial Council contributed R16 000 and RAG In 2013 there were 3 088 student visits to the die Krugerwildtuin. Haar studie wys dat mense navorsing beter te verstaan en die Sentrum skakel R7 000. The then Chancellor of UP, Dr Helgard clinic. The students are supervised by trained wat nader aan die Drakensberg woon, baie meer hoofsaaklik met navorsers in Lesotho, Tanzanië, Muller, officially opened the new building on professionals in their respective fields and a voedselsekerheid het aangesien hulle met 700mm Kenia, Uganda, Ethiopië en Kameroen. 4 August 1972. weekly interdisciplinary meeting creates the reën per jaar meer kan plant as die mense wat opportunity to learn how other disciplines In 2001 a survey undertaken by the Department contribute to finding holistic solutions.¾ of Community Medicine found that the residents Vervolg op p 30

28 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 29 “In die Drakensberg van Mpumalanga het die of aanpassing. Ons weet reeds water is een van aantal reëndae per jaar met die helfte verminder, die groot kwessies. As ‘n organisasie is Afromont maar die gemiddelde reënval per jaar het besig om befondsing te soek om projekte op dieselfde gebly. Dit beteken dat wanneer dit reën, groter skaal aan te pak. So byvoorbeeld sou ons reën dit meer, maar daar is langer tussenposes.” graag in die verskillende berggebiede wou meet Prof Ferguson sê afgesien van vloede wat watter weerkundige tendense is daar; wat word mense beinvloed is daar ander gevolge ook. van die waterafloop, en wat word van die mense “Dit beinvloed die grasveld teen die berge want wat van daardie water afhanklik is? berggrasveld, met vlak wortels, het gereeld net Prof Hannes Rautenbach, Hoof van die Departement Prof Willem Ferguson en ‘n student besig met veldwerk “Afromont werk saam met die Institute for Weerkunde en studente installeer ‘n weerstasie op in die Rwenzoriberge. 5 tot 10 mm reën nodig. Die res van die water Resource Assessment (IRA) van die Universiteit Mariepskop in die Drakensberge. dreineer weg. Dit lei daartoe dat die plantegroei van Dar-es-Salaam, die Universiteit van Makerere verander en dit beteken dat mense nie meer hulle interaksie van wat in die natuur gebeur en hoe (Uganda), die Universiteit van Addis Abbeba en die “Daar kan nie oor berge in Afrika gepraat beeste daar kan laat wei nie wat ‘n impak het op mense daardeur geraak word. En berge is baie, Universiteit van Dschang (Kameroen). Ons werk word sonder om met die twee lande wat die hulle voedselsekerheid." meeste berggebied in Afrika beslaan, te skakel baie vatbaar vir globale verandering, insluitende ook saam met die Universiteit van Wurtzburg wat nie: Ethopië en Lesotho. Ons skakel ook met klimaatsverandering. As klimaatsverandering Dit wys die belang van berge en hoekom met ‘n projek in Kilimanjaro besig is en met die navorsers in Kameroen waar daar ‘n bergreeks is plaasvind, is dit gewoonlik eers in berge sigbaar. Afromont daarmee besig is. “Ons wil vir die African Insect Science for Food and Health wat vanaf die see, al langs die grens met Nigerië. Ons Afrika-kontinent ‘n sintese maak van die kritiese veral in Kenia en Ethiopië werk. Ons is gelukkig om het ‘n sterk konneksie met navorsers wat in die prosesse in berggebiede wat in die toekoms tans gedeeltelike befondsing deur die Universiteit Rwenzoriberge werk op die grens tussen Uganda aandag moet kry in terme van implementering van Bern in Switserland te kry.” ¾ en die Demokratiese Republiek van die Kongo Navorsingsprogramme (DRK).” Die Sentrum bedryf twee plaaslike Globale verandering het ‘n groot invloed op navorsingsprogramme, een by Mariepskop in die berge. Die term ‘globale verandering’ het te doen Drakensberg en die ander in die Lebomboberge met die vermeerdering van die aantal mense op waar die Sentrum saam met die Franse die wêreld en die effek wat dit op mense en die navorsingsorganisasie CIRAD saamwerk. omgewing het." Dit het te doen met die mate Die studie by Mariepskop, sowat 2000 m bo waartoe mense meer word naby die berge en seespieël en een van die hoogste pieke in daardie ook met strukturele veranderinge as gevolg van deel van die berg, sluit student en personeel in sosiale en tegnologiese verandering. Selfone van UP se departemente Dierkunde, Plantkunde byvoorbeeld, het ‘n baie groot effek op hoe mense en Geografie. Die Sentrum het aanvanklik in landelike gebiede leef. In die berge van Oos- befondsing van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting Afrika gebruik boere selfone om hul produkte gekry vir ses meestersgraad-studente wat projekte onderneem oor watter hulpbronne te bemark. Daar kan hulle per sms verneem wat van die berg gebruik word deur die Acornhoek- die pryse van landbouprodukte in al die dorpe in gemeenskap wat reg onder die berg woon. Ander hul omgewing is. Die beskikbaarheid van paaie projekte in daardie gebied het gehandel oor weer, beinvloed ook mense se lewenswyse. water- en grondinteraksie, plantegroei, insekte en "Politieke veranderings het eweneens ‘n werweldiere. ‘n Tweede groep studente het hul groot impak op die manier hoe mense in die navorsing voltooi en is besig om hul projekte op te skryf en voor te berei vir publikasie. berggebiede van Afrika woon. Suid-Afrika is ‘n goeie voorbeeld van hoe politieke veranderings oor die afgelope 20 jaar die manier waarop Die Lebombo-oorgrens Volhoubare landelike bevolkings naby berge leef ingrypend Bestaansprojek in die Lebombo Oorgrensbewaringsgebied is daarop gemik verander het. Ethiopië en die Soedan het groot om deur die bevordering van volhoubare politieke omwentelings beleef. ‘n Ander voorbeeld bestaanswyses in landelike berg-gemeenskappe is Uganda wat die afgelope 35 jaar, sedert die die bewaring van biodiversiteit te bevorder. Prof regering van president Idi Amin omvergewerp is, Ferguson en dr Ferran Jori van CIRAD onderneem ‘n baie groot politieke omwenteling beleef het." ‘n gesamentlike navorsingsprojek oor die Klimaatsverandering is ‘n vername deel waarde van beeste in landelike gemeenskappe. van globale verandering. “Mense dink Prof Ferguson sê die Sentrum poog om sy nagraadse studente se projekte so by die twee klimaatsverandering is iets daar buite waaraan groot projekte in te skakel dat dit wedersyds- ons net blootgestel word. Maar dis ons wat aanvullende inligting verskaf. Dit maak die impak ‘n Blik op die Rwenzoriberge. (Fotos: Prof Willem Ferguson) klimaatsverandering veroorsaak en dit voer op die gemeenskap en op die wetenskaplike weer terug na mense toe. Dit is ‘n komplekse kennis oor die gebied baie groter.

30 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 31 Faculty of Economic and After 14 years at the helm of the University of Pretoria’s business Management Sciences school, the Gordon Institute of SA needs Business Science (GIBS), Professor Nick Binedell is stepping down Postgraduate qualifications with a from his position as dean, while focus on academic excellence. a holistic remaining at GIBS.

By Sanku Tsunke The reasons to pursue your postgraduate studies in the strategy Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences are abundant. If you decide to pursue your postgraduate education in our Faculty you will have the opportunity to acquire leading edge knowledge and research skills. There are also opportunities for bursaries for full-time study.

Education possibilities Our academic staff is being increasingly recognised for research excellence and you will have the opportunity to work with lecturers and supervisors who can provide you with a stimulating and excellent postgraduate experience. The Faculty has a number of South African National Research Foundation rated researchers and boasts the highest number in the internationally recognised category. We also have a number of institutes and centres engaged in thought leadership in areas ranging from tax and economics to responsible leadership.

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34 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 35 SACI-toekenning vir Emeritus Justice opvoedkundige spektrofotometer Sachs’s book launched

Dr Patricia Forbes van die instrument. Die impak daarvan blyk uit die gebruik at UP daarvan by universiteite in Suid-Afrika (by UP Departement Chemie het ’n word die SpecUP sedert 2013 in die praktiese and retired in October 2009. Born into a South opvoedkundige spektrofotometer deel van Analitiese Chemie III gebruik), Lesotho, African Jewish family of Lithuanian background, he Emeritus Justice Sachs with Prof Karin van Marle (left), Namibië, Kenia en Tunisië. Die Hoof van die became a human rights activist at the age of 17 ontwikkel wat met ’n boustel and Prof Drucilla Cornell, at the book launch. deur studente self gebou kan Departement Chemie, prof Egmont Rohwer, sê when, as a second-year law student in Cape Town, die SpecUP is ’n wonderlike instrument om UP he took part in the Campaign for the Defiance of word vir ’n breukdeel van die Unjust Laws. He practised as an advocate from se praktiese opleiding in chemie te verbeter; dit The Department of Jurisprudence in the Faculty age 21 and defended people charged under racial koste van ’n kommersiële is ideaal om fundamentele insig in instrumentele of Law, in collaboration with the Ubuntu Project, statutes and security laws under apartheid. He intreevlakinstrument. analitiese tegnieke te bevorder. Dr Forbes voeg hosted the launch of Emeritus Justice Albie Sachs’ later earned a PhD from Sussex University. by: ‘spektroskopie is ’n integrerende deel van baie book Albie Sachs and the transformation in South voorgraadse kursusse, op gebiede wat wissel van Africa. The book was co-written with two UP Owing to his activism against apartheid he was Dr Forbes het vanjaar die gesogte Toekenning chemie tot farmasie en voedselwetenskap. Dit professors, Prof Drucilla Cornell, extraordinary arrested and placed in solitary confinement for vir Chemie-opvoeding van die Suid-Afrikaanse is verstommend dat die SpecUP so ’n impak het professor in the Department of Jurisprudence and over five months. On his release, for his safety, he Chemiese Instituut (South African Chemical – daar is beslis ’n behoefte aan opvoedkundige Prof Karin van Marle, Head of the Department of went into exile in England and later Mozambique. Institute (SACI)) ontvang vir die ontwikkeling instrumente in Afrika, hoewel selfs ’n onderwyser Jurisprudence. While in Maputo in 1988, Sachs paid a huge price van die spektrofotometer (genaamd SpecUP) in in Italië die SpecUP in haar klas gebruik!’ for his role in the struggle for a free South Africa Emeritus Justice Sachs was appointed to the samewerking met ’n Chemiestudent in sy derde when he lost an arm and the sight in one eye to a ’n Artikel oor die SpecUP is in die Suid-Afrikaanse Constitutional Court of South Africa in 1994 jaar, Johan Nöthling, in 2012. Tydskrif vir Wetenskap1 gepubliseer, en dr Forbes car bomb. ¾ ’n Spektrofotometer word gebruik om die het in 2013 op uitnodiging ’n mondelinge hoeveelheid lig van ’n bepaalde golflengte wat ’n aanbieding en videodemonstrasie oor die chemiese stof absorbeer, te meet. Die inligting instrument gegee by ŉ konferensie oor onderwys "The humble dust kan gebruik word om die betrokke chemiese stof en onderrig in optika en fotonika in Portugal. Sy te identifiseer of om die konsentrasie daarvan te het in Maart vanjaar ’n tweede SpecUP-werkwinkel bepaal. in Tunisië gehou en gaan weer in Maart 2015 inspector has daarheen as een van die aanbieders van ŉ Dr Forbes verduidelik dat die SpecUP ’n praktiese werkwinkel. ¾ instrument met bewegende dele is wat studente come a long way" help om te verstaan wat in die ‘swart kassie’ The book titled Ventilation and Occupational van kommersiële instrumente gebeur en om te Environment Engineering in Mines was edited by ontdek wat gebeur wanneer hulle komponente Prof JJL du Plessis from the Department of Mining verstel. Dít maak ondersoekgebaseerde Engineering. This is the flagship publication of Prof Ronnie Webber-Youngman, Head of the Department leer moontlik. Die lae koste van die SpecUP the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa of Mining Engineering receives a copy of the book from maak dit vir instellings moontlik om meer and is an update of the previous edition last Prof Du Plessis. spektroskopietoerusting beskikbaar te hê, wat published in 1989. It is the third edition of the van belang is in 'n ontwikkelende land waar die book and it embodies technical knowledge management of the occupational environment are studentetal gewoonlik hoog en hulpbronne skaars developed and accumulated over many decades covered. It seeks to improve levels of knowledge is. in a variety of mining settings by industry in this challenging and extremely specialised field Die projek is deur die Afrikalasersentrum experts and specialists from almost all known of engineering. befonds en die verspreiding van die SpecUP na international mining countries. Twelve of the 45 In the foreword to the book the current president ander universiteite dwarsoor Afrika het in 2013 chapters had direct input from UP’s Department of the Mine Ventilation Society, Mr Vijay Nundlall, begin tydens ’n werkwinkel by die Universiteit of Mining Engineering. Nine chapters were co- states: “This book embodies technical knowledge van Pretoria (UP) wat deur akademici van vyf authored by Prof Du Plessis and three chapters developed and accumulated over many decades Afrikalande bygewoon is. were co-authored by Prof Ronnie Webber- that relates to the various aspects of the function Youngman, head of the department. The book Die SpecUP word wyd geloof as ’n of the mine ventilation engineer/practitioner in is aimed at students, subject matter experts and ondersoekgebaseerde opvoedkundige a variety of mining settings. Our ancestor, the mining engineering professionals. All aspects humble dust inspector, has come a long way over Dr Patricia Forbes of ventilation engineering, mine planning and time”. ¾

36 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 37 The Department of Architecture spelling during the early years of the Union, (in the Faculty of Engineering, where this venture ends. Book on Dutch legacy Built Environment and The editors contributed to chapters in the work, as did staff of the Department: Arthur Barker, Information Technology) and the senior lecturer in the Department, wrote a in South African cultural desk of the Royal Dutch chapter of the built legacy of the Nederlansche Embassy of the Kingdom of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Spoorweg Maatskappij (NZASM) and Johan Swart, lecturer, made Netherlands (as part of their architecture published an invaluable contribution as essayist and programme in Shared Cultural researcher. Heritage) co-funded research The project also offered opportunity for on the period of the nineteenth collaboration with leading Dutch historians century (C19) Dutch influence on who have brought perspectives and insights not formerly recognised as being formative the architectural patrimony of and influential. Particularly insightful is the South Africa. contribution of Dr Jaap Evert Abrahaamse, Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens accoladed researcher and architectural historian, Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens Eclectic A shared Dutch built heritage in South Africa who explores the way in which C19 Dutch This led to the publication of an academically architects were educated, trained and what the authoritative and visually attractive, de luxe bound prevailing debates within the discipline were at hardcover book entitled Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens: the time, as well as the broader social, cultural and religious concerns. arel A Bakker (PhD) is the Head of his book, &DMFDUJD;"8JMIFMNJFOT, a sharedhen examples Dutch of the C19 built heritage in South Africa. the Department of Architecture at architecture in the old Republics K revisits, re-appraises and Professor Karel Bakker, Head of the Department As said by His Excellency, André Haspels, outgoing the University of Pretoria. His research synthesizes into a cohesive of southern Africa are cited by the is interdisciplinary and comprises authorsW they would generally be referred to Thistoriography, disparate records and of Architecture, Nicholas Clarke (former full- Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands of theoretical, design and applied in terms of broader European revival styles, aspects in the discipline of architecture writings related to the period of Dutch ,BSFM"#BLLFSr/JDIPMBT+$MBSLFr3PHFS$'JTIFS and oftentime lumped and into the now general part-time category visiting lecturer in the to South Africa, in his foreword to the book: – his specialisations are urban and architectural patrimony in the once of ‘Victorian’.Department This not only skewed and their PhD candidate at the Delft architectural conservation, urban independent agrarian Republics of historical associations but under-estimated ‘I am proud of the fact that our embassy, through regeneration, heritage theory, heritage southern Africa, namely the Republic their ‘Dutchness’.University In order of to correct Technology, this we The Netherlands) impact management, interpretation of the Orange Free State and the South have in this collection of essays chosen the the Shared Cultural Heritage programme, was able and presentation of heritage, shared neologismand ‘Wilhelmiens’ Roger as Fisher being that period(professor emeritus at the African Republic. The diaspora and to contribute towards this meaningful publication. built heritage, African built heritage, of Dutchdepartment architectural influence and in South research professor) coordinated architectural history and pedagogy. residue of the presence of Dutch built Africa in the reign of Queen Wilhelmina. The motto of the Shared Cultural Heritage environment practitioners there at A shared inAfrica built South Dutch heritage – This is theto counter research the portmanteau as termseditors. icholas J Clarke is a practising that time is investigated, recorded ‘Victorian’ as associated with British influence, programme is: Nprofessional architect and heritage and here illustrated, the hiatus of the and ‘Wilhelmine’When orexamples ‘Wilhelminian’ as of it is the C19 architecture in the practitioner. He holds a Masters Second Anglo-Boer War related and associated with Prussian, or more specifically ‘If we do not know our past, we cannot look into the degree in Environmental Design in Germanold influence. republics We have added of the southern term Africa are cited by the assessed, and the residue illustrated and future.’ Architecture from the University of ‘Eclectic’authors because the longthey reign would of Wilhelmina generally be lumped into Cambridge. As once full-time member celebrated as part of a shared cultural deep into the C20 spans a number of staff (2007–2013) at the University he legacy of the Netherlands and the stylisticthe episodes, general ‘ZA’ because category of it being the of ‘Victorian’. This not only This publication will uncover knowledge and details lectured in the history of architecture, Republic of South Africa. internationalskewed code for their the Republic historical of South associations but has led with focus on South Africa. He is Africa, but also an acronym that bears the that exceed the existing paradigm and content of the conducting doctoral research at the stamp toand memoryan under-estimation of the Zuid Afrikaasche of their ‘Dutchness’. In C19 Wilhelmiens era in South Africa. It also defines Delft University of Technology, where Republiek (1854–1877; 1881–1902), and later he also teaches on a part-time basis. Unie vanorder Zuid-Afrika to (1910–1961), correct before this the the authors have, in this the Dutch know-how that was brought to southern He is actively involved in heritage switchingcollection to standardised of Afrikaans essays, spelling chosen – the neologism Africa and shows its influence in particular areas of management and documentation in the early Union, where our venture ends. South Africa as well as in the World ‘Wilhelmiens’ as being that period of Dutch architecture and urban planning. 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38 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 39 IADR award for UP alumnus to lead UKZN Prof Francois The University of KwaZulu- ideas on how to keep the university on an upward de Wet trajectory, building on its record of excellence Natal (UKZN) has appointed UP through transformation". The International Association for Dental Research alumnus and scientist, Dr Albert (IADR) bestowed the 2014 IADR Distinguished Dr Van Jaarsveld joined the National Research Artists participating in the 2014 art camp. Service Award on Prof Francois de Wet, Head van Jaarsveld, as its new Vice- Foundation (NRF) in 2007 and has been president of the Department of Odontology and Deputy Chancellor. In December he will and CEO of the NRF since 2009. His appointment Chairperson of the School of Dentistry at UP. Prof replace outgoing Vice-Chancellor there was renewed for a further five years in February this year. Dr Van Jaarsveld has a BSc in UP curator De Wet was the first South African to receive this Malegapuru Makgoba, who held award. Botany and Zoology and a PhD in Zoology from the post for the past ten years. the University of Pretoria. participates in This award is reserved for members of the IADR who have performed outstanding or distinguished He spent most of his working life as an academic and is a respected researcher with more than world-class art service to the Association over a period of time. UKZN was created in 2004 in a merger of the 100 scientific publications to his credit. He The recipients of this award are nominated from former universities of Durban-Westville and was appointed as a lecturer in Zoology at the exhibition the membership at large (about 12 000). Natal. It now has about 44 000 students, 1 400 University of Pretoria in 1987, became professor Prof De Wet was acknowledged for various academics and more than 2 000 administrative in 1998 and was Director of the Centre for contributions to the IADR over more than 35 staff. Artist Daniel Rankadi Mosako, Environmental Studies from 1999 to 2002. He years, including his service as: curator of the UP Edoardo UKZN council chairperson, Phumla Mnganga, left UP for the University of Stellenbosch where Villa Museum and Collection, • Member of the Executive Committee for more announced the appointment of the university’s he was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science new leader in August, saying Dr Van Jaarsveld represented South Africa at than ten years from 2002 to 2006. Conservation planning and "brings with him a wealth of experience and new biodiversity are among his research interests. ¾ the 2014 UNESCO Art Camp in • Dental Materials Group President and founder member of the SA Chapter of the Association the historical town of Ordino, Andorra where he joined 29 • SA representative on the IADR International Committee for the Promotion of Research in Prof Eloff word ondervoorsitter van SA Akademie other artists from various Developing Regions of the World, of which he countries. became the International Chairperson Prof Irma Elof, Dekaan van die Die SA Akademie is veral bekend vir die jaarlikse toekenning van die Herzogprys, die • Chairperson of the Distinguished Scientist The art camp is an initiative of United Fakulteit Opvoedkunde, is onlangs Stalsprys, die N.P. van Wyk Louw medalje Awards Committee of the IADR (International) Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural verkies tot ondervoorsitter van en ander pryse. Talle vakwoordeboeke Organisation (UNESCO) to bring together Prof De Wet is the author of more than 110 Die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir en terminologielyste is deur lede van scientific publications, more than 120 abstracts artists from all five continents so as to Wetenskap en Kuns. die Akademie opgestel en gepubliseer. promote cultural and artistic exchange. and two textbook chapters. He has presented Die Akademie is ‘n multidissiplinêre more than 150 papers on dental materials, both organisasie wat die wetenskappe, Participating artists created works of art that locally and in 15 foreign countries. ¾ tegnologie en die kunste, asook die brought about better understanding of their Prof Wessel Pienaar van die Department gebruik en gehalte van Afrikaans, cultures. These artworks were presented to Logistiek by die Universiteit van Stellenbosch, is bevorder. Die Akademie is fellow artists and had to portray its creator’s tot voorsitter verkies. Prof Eloff het gesê sy sien in 1909 gestig en is vandag country and that country’s commitment to uit daarna om saam met prof Pienaar en die res ‘n organisasie met sterk peace and sustainable development. These van die Raadslede te werk vir die bevordering internasionale bande en lede artworks are to be exhibited throughout en ontwikkeling van die wetenskappe en die vanuit die besigheidsektor, Europe from August 2014 to July 2016. kunste in Suid-Afrika. “Ek is veral opgewonde oor die digitale ontwikkeling van Afrikaans en die bankwese, regte, Mosako said the participating artists uitbouiing van breë internasionale platforms wat ingenieurswese, mediese acknowledged that they were different, but Afrikaans ondersteun. Hopelik sal ons binnekort spesialiste, natuurwetenskappe, they “used art as a common language to soortgelyke ontwikkelings vir ander inheemse tale linguistiek, opvoedkunde en die achieve the mandate of producing a unified in Suid-Afrika sien”. kunste insluit. ¾ touring exhibition that will be transcribed Prof De Wet receives an IADR service award from Prof internationally”. ¾ Helen Whelton, President of the IADR.

40 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 41 Business leader addresses TuksAlumni event Alumnus link in By Sanku Tsunke Mr Laurie Dippenaar, Tuks alumnus and founder of the hugely successful FirstRand Group, addressed a TuksAlumni Business Breakfast New York at the UP Conference Centre on the Hatfield Campus. Mr Albert Maartens

Mr Albert Maartens is currently President and (SA). He holds several international professional CEO of Standard New York Securities, Inc. a US registrations and designations, including six FINRA The theme of Mr Dippenaar’s address was “What Makes a Winning Corporate Culture” and he shared his broker-dealer and subsidiary of the Standard broker dealer licenses. experiences from a trail-blazing business career spanning more than three decades. Bank Group (“SBG”). Standard Bank Group is the Mr Dippenaar has been a member of University Council since 1996. He described the University as one largest banking group in Africa and has extensive Attending the TuksAlumni event in New York last of the best managed institutions in the country, attracting highly talented students. "The University of operations in 20 sub-Saharan African countries. year, he had a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor Pretoria is a phenomenal institution in South Africa. As a member of the Council, I am especially proud of Outside the African continent, SBG’s network and Principal, Prof Cheryl de la Rey when she the incredible transformation at this institution in a very peaceful and evolutionary way", he said spans 11 countries and four continents, with a was in New York earlier this year. Mr Maartens commodities and emerging market focus. contributes to the University’s Memorandum of At the breakfast, talking about the origin of First Rand Group, Mr Dippenaar related how he and two Understanding (MOU) with Fordham University business partners, GT Ferreira and Paul Harris, began trading in 1977 with just R10 000 and one Albert has been with Standard Bank of South New York. The focus of this collaboration is an employee, a secretary. With their main activities linked to the financing of capital projects, the trio did not Africa since 1988 where he previously held the exchange programme for a group of honours draw salaries for nine months. Success on a monumental scale rewarded their perseverance. positions of COO, CFO and CCO at SBG Securities, students in the Department of Economics. These The business he helped establish in 1977, has since evolved into a multi-billion rand concern, with total the Group’s South African broker-dealer. His students participate in an Emerging Markets assets worth R895 billion, and 38 000 employees – a far cry from the solitary secretary they employed career also included leadership positions in the Programme at Fordham University. Selected UP when starting off. enabling functions as well as the front office of students spend six weeks at Fordham every June, Throughout his career, Mr Dippenaar said his aim was to create space for entrepreneurs to thrive and the corporate and investment banking division. after which their Fordham counterparts spend achieve their dreams. He urged guests not to discount the influence of youthful entrepreneurs with His career began at Price Waterhouse Coopers in six weeks here, completing a course in Monetary innovative ideas. As an example he cited pioneer Adrian Gore whose healthcare business model, at the 1984 where he led teams performing audit field Economics. Mr Maartens contributes to the youthful age of 26, set Discovery on its path to success. Gore’s idea was initially turned down but he work at government, corporate and volunteer Fordham Programme by hosting the Emerging returned a year later with a plan that was refined and ready to be put into action.¾ organisations and designed and implemented Markets students for a day at Standard New York microcomputer and networking solutions to audit Securities, Inc in New York City. Standard New clients for five years. York Securities, Inc. also provided an internship for one of the long term program students Mr Maartens obtained a BCom degree in post-graduation, who now works at SA’s National Accounting from the University of Pretoria in 1986 Treasury. and completed a master’s degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 1987. He completed a He is also a US Board member and treasurer of B Compt Hons degree at UNISA, simultaneously the South Africa–Washington International Program obtaining his CTA and went on to qualify as a CA (SAWIP). ¾ Prof André Boezaart visits Daspoort Polyclinic again

By Sanku Tsunke and Orthopaedic Surgery at the Division of Acute and Peri-Operative Pain Medicine, University of Prof André Boezaart came all the way from Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville. Florida, USA, to attend the commemoration of From left to right: Mr Leo Haese, president of the UP Convocation, Mr Dippenaar, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof the Daspoort Polyclinic’s 50 years of existence in He reminisced about the establishment of the Cheryl de la Rey and Dr Piet Botha, deputy chairperson of the University Council, at the business breakfast. September. He is professor of Anaesthesiology facility intended to help the needy community of

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42 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 43 from p 43

Daspoort and Hercules. Serving on the student (Hons, Agricultural Engineering) and a M.Eng interests, followed by the comment "South African clinical committee in the early 1970s, his late (Agricultural Engineering) all from Tukkies, the engineers are good" and I received a job offer.” latter two part-time while working in Pretoria. father, a lawyer, assisted with registering the deed The first three or four years in Ontario proved when the student committee bought a piece of In his early career he worked in the agricultural difficult as there are many different regulations, land for a new clinic building. engineering field, both in irrigation design and different design requirements and construction the agricultural machinery industry. Given the contracts are very different. “It made me feel as if Prof Boezaart qualified as a medical doctor at overlap between agricultural and civil engineering my knowledge was insufficient.” the University of Pretoria in 1973. He says the in the water supply/hydraulics field, and University of Pretoria is recognised all over the Working under supervision of an experienced available opportunities he changed into the civil engineer on the water distributions systems in world, especially in the medical circles, for the engineering field, initially designing/analysing the City of Toronto, he found the initial period quality of its medical graduates. water distribution systems, later leading a varied scary. “I did not know what I did not know, but He regards being one of the young students Prof André Boezaart at the event commemorating mix of water supply projects in South Africa. the Daspoort Polyclinic's 50 years of existence. Prof gradually by asking, listening and reading I more who helped realise the dream of securing a Boezaart, UP alumnus, is professor of Anesthesiology A big change came when Mr Rüsch relocated and more got to know what I did not know.” His building for the Daspoort Polyclinic as one of the and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida with his family to Canada in early 2003. It was a responsibilities increased, especially after he highlights of his medical career and of his life. College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA. different country with different rules. Mr Rüsch got his registration as Professional Engineer in says as an immigrant, he was back to entry level Ontario. Over time he got involved in and led He says as a medical practitioner his involvement status and he had to re-establish himself. “I was the designs of larger projects until the utility with the Daspoort clinic taught him two very fact that patients do not want to know what the fortunate, and the reputation of South African relocation team for the Eglinton LRT project important principles. The one is to really listen to practitioner knows, they want to know that the engineers helped. My first interview was over in became his responsibility. “I also learned when patients and the second is to acknowledge the practitioner cares. ¾ a matter of minutes. There were a few questions supervising young[er] staff that the education I pertaining to my background, experience and had enjoyed at Tukkies was second to none.” ¾

UP engineering alumnus makes In memoriam: it in Ontario Mr Benjamin Mophatlane Even with Ontario, in the Greater Toronto and Canada in the grip Hamilton Area (GTHA), currently home to about 6.5 million Mr Benjamin Mophatlane, Chief Executive Officer of an extremely cold Ontarians and expected to winter, the 31st of grow to a total population of of Business Connexion (BCX), UP alumnus and January 2014 turned 8.6 million by 2031. Metrolinx generous donor of the University and one of UP’s launched a 25-year Regional prestigious laureates, passed away unexpectedly out to be a splendid Transportation Plan in at the age of 41 in June. Mr Mophatlane left a day. September 2008 and one of the first projects is the Eglinton legacy not only as a trail-blazer in the corporate Crosstown, a light rail transit line world and the IT industry, but also as a caring and Not because of the weather, but that necessitated, among others, because Ontario’s Ministry of the relocation of the affected engaged husband, father, friend, employer and citizen. Environment had just granted sewer line. the last approval required for Mr Peter Rüsch The engineer responsible for the commencement of a sewer Mr Mophatlane graduated from the University of Pretoria with a BCom degree. In 1996, after a stint at the design and coordination of relocation and storage pipe construction project, KPMG, he started Business Connection, one of the first black-owned IT companies in South Africa in the relocation project is a Tuks alumnus, Peter which in turn would allow the construction of partnership with his twin brother, Isaac, also a UP alumnus. Benjamin was appointed CEO of the new Rüsch, M.Eng, P.Eng, PMP, who had to re-establish the east launch shaft for the Eglinton Crosstown Business Connexion after a merger of the old Business Connection and Seattle Solutions. himself in his profession after immigrating to (http://www.thecrosstown.ca) to commence. Canada in 2003. Under his leadership Business Connexion has become one of the most dominant operational black- Metrolinx, an agency of the government of empowered IT companies in South Africa. It grew from an SMME to the second largest IT company in Mr Rüsch completed a degree in Agricultural Ontario, was created to improve the coordination the country, employing more than 7 000 people. Business Connexion has operations in several African Engineering (B.Eng), from 1989 to 1992, a B.Eng and integration of all modes of transportation countries including Kenya and Nigeria and also in Dubai and the United Kingdom. Isaac succeeded Benjamin as CEO of BCX. ¾ Continue on p 45

44 Universiteit van Pretoria University of Pretoria Yunibesithi ya Pretoria TUKKIE 45 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Postgraduate programmes

Quality teaching at undergraduate level lays the foundation for excellence in research by providing a pipeline of postgraduate students and feeding results into curricula. The Faculty’s teaching and research programmes - especially at postgraduate level - are driven through identified research foci and initiatives. As such, they contribute to the acquisition and application of knowledge across the spectrum of disciplines covered in the Faculty. There is a strong focus on research-based degrees, and research findings are widely published internationally. In this way the Faculty attracts funding and fosters closer cooperation with industry and international universities.

Programmes Department Honours Masters PhD BEng(Hons) Chemical Engineering MEng: Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) Control Engineering MEng: Control Engineering PhD Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) Environmental Engineering MEng: Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons) Water Utilisation Engineering MEng: Water Utilisation Engineering Chemical Engineering BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Chemical Technology MSc(Applied Science): Chemical Technology BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Control MSc(Applied Science): Control PhD Chemical Technology BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Environmental Technology MSc(Applied Science): Environmental Technology BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Water Utilisation MSc(Applied Science): Water Utilisation BEng(Hons) Geotechnical Engineering MEng: Geotechnical Engineering BEng(Hons) Structural Engineering MEng: Structural Engineering PhD Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) Transportation Engineering MEng: Transportation Engineering BEng(Hons) Water Resources Engineering MEng: Water Resources Engineering Civil Engineering BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Geotechnics MSc(Applied Science): Geotechnics BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Structures MSc(Applied Science): Structural Technology PhD Civil BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Transportation Planning MSc(Applied Science): Transportation Planning BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Water Resources MSc(Applied Science): Water Resources BEng(Hons) Industrial Engineering MEng: Industrial Engineering PhD Industrial Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Industrial Systems MSc(Applied Science): Industrial Systems PhD Industrial Systems BEng(Hons) Bioengineering MEng: Bioengineering PhD Biosystems Electrical, Electronic and Computer BEng(Hons) Computer Engineering MEng: Computer Engineering PhD Computer Engineering Engineering BEng(Hons) Electrical Engineering MEng: Electrical Engineering PhD Electrical Engineering

BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering MEng: Electronic Engineering PhD Electronic Egineering BEng(Hons) Microelectronics MEng: Microelectronics Electrical, Electronic and Computer MEng: Software Engineering Engineering MSc(Applied Science): Electrical, Electronic and PhD Electrical Computer Engineering PhD Electronics BEng(Hons) Metallurgical Engineering MEng: Metallurgical Engineering PhD Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science and Metallurgical BEng(Hons) Welding Engineering MSc(Applied Science): Metallurgy PhD Metallurgy Engineering BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Metallurgy BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Welding Mechanical and Aeronautical BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering MEng: Mechanical Engineering PhD Mechanical Engineering Engineering BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Mechanics MSc(Applied Science): Mechanics PhD Mechanics BEng(Hons) Mining Engineering MEng: Mining Engineering PhD Mining Engineering Mining Engineering BSc(Hons)Applied Science: Mining MSc(Applied Science): Mining PhD Mining Programmes Department Honours Masters PhD MArchitecture − Research BArchitecture(Hons) PhD Architecture MArchitecture − Taught MInterior Architecture − Research BInterior Architecture(Hons) PhD Interior Architecture Architecture MInterior Architecture − Taught MLandscape Architecture − Research BLandscape Architecture(Hons) PhD Landscape Architecture MLandscape Architecture − Taught BSc(Hons) Applied Science: Architecture MSc Applied Science: Architecture PhD(Applied Science): Architecture BSC(Hons) Construction Management MSc Construction Management − Research PhD Construction Management MSc Real Estate − Research Construction Economics BSC(Hons) Real Estate PhD Real Estate MSc Real Estate − Taught BSC(Hons) Quantity Surveying MSc Quantity Surveying − Research PhD Quantity Surveying M Town and Regional Planning − Research Town and Regional Planning PhD Town and Regional Planning M Town and Regional Planning − Taught Programme Department Honours Masters PhD Master of Information Systems − Research PhD Information Systems Information Technology Master of Information Technology − Taught PhD Information Technology MIS Library Science DPhil Library Science BIS(Hons) Information Science MIS Information Science DPhil Information Science Information Science BIS(Hons) Multimedia MIS Multimedia BIS(Hons) Publishing MIS Publishing PhD Publishing Computer Science BSc(Hons) Computer Science MSc Computer Science PhD Computer Science Programme Department Honours Masters PhD MSc Technology Management − Research BSc(Hons) Technology Management MSc Technology Management − Taught PhD Technology Management MEng Technology Management − Research BEng(Hons) Technology Management Engineering and Technology MEng Technology Management − Taught Management MSc Engineering Management − Taught PhD Engineering Management MEng Engineering Management − Taught MSc Project Management − Taught PhD Project Management MEng Project Management − Taught

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