University of Limpopo

IMPALA FINALCONFERENCE PRESENTATION Presented by: UL Community of Practice University of Limpopo 8-10 November 2018, Cape Town, South Africa WG 1 TRAINEES: INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGY internationalisation strategy workshop and policy seminar After we have benchmarked with other South African universities and IMPALA and EU site visits the Office of International Affairs embarked on a five day policy seminar on internationalisation strategy workshop at Magoebaskloof Hotel, polokwane facilited by Mr Makhubela Jabu, and with colleagues Ms Mothiba BP and Mr Makamu VM and two student assistant Mr Mangaka C and Ms Chuene A. The aim of the workshop was to draft an internationalisation strategy and policy which will be the guiding principle with regard to internationalisation. The draft inetrnationalisation stragy and policy have been sent to the council and awaiting approval. Working Gr: 1 Strategy Doc On the 28th May 2018 Jabu conducted a workshop on management of international student and Immigration Laws. Participants in the workshop were Seniour managers and Executive Management of the university, DVC’s, Executive Deans, Registarar & Directors. Internationalisation strategy workshop University of Limpopo hosted a one day high level strategic workshop on internaltionalisation stratey facilitated by European and South African experts, on the 20th February 2018.  The workshops were organised as a follow up to the site visits for the leadership of the 4 South African partner universities in June 2017 in order to support each partner institution in their strategic development through a tailored approach.  The need was expressed by the universities as a reaction to IMPALA bringing together within each university communities of practice with a set of tools stemming from the training at the Training Week and the follow-up workshops in September 2017. Having the leadership of the IMPALA partner universities exchange with their European counterparts on different internationalisation models, it was agreed to bring the two groups together (leadership and IMPALA communities of practice staff) and map each institution’s current position and strategic perspective for the future. Working Gr: 1 Strategy Doc  The workshop at the University of Limpopo, organised by the UL, gathered around 20 participants from different parts and levels of the two institutions (Vice-Chancellors, Deputy ViceChancellors, Deans, Directors, IRO staff). Part of the programme was dedicated to presenting the implications of the pending national internationalisation framework for South Africa for the public universities in the country. Internationalis ation strategy workshop  WG: 2 TRAINEES: SUMMER SCHOOLS Working Gr: 2  RESULTS The aim of this group was to create a summer school programme. As defined by many scholars that summer school programme is an opportunity to meet and collaborate with other individuals from a range of disciplines and social interests, including anthropology, architecture, economics, history, human geography, sociology, planning and politics etc. Summer School Plans . Topic: THE DILEMMA ON SOCIAL PROVISION IN AN UNENQUAL WORLD: A CASE STUDY OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA. Working Gr: 2  Private and public health in South Africa  Agriculture as means of poverty alleviation  Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science  budget: Summer School Plans R100 000-00 to cover for all the expenses to run the project i.e. to pay facilitators, transport to and from the field, food, accommodation etc.  Target group: This course is designed for staff members, students (undergraduate & post graduates) and post-doctoral researchers who are willing to travel the world with the aim of exploring and understanding history and different cultures in South Africa.  What is still to be done: We will soon develop the website and a Facebook page that will assist us in marketing our summer school and short learning programme. COIL, DVC room 3.1 DECOLONIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM AND AFRICANIZATION Working group was selected. The University of Limpopo is represented by Mr Kgalema Mashamaite. No working paper or academic article written thus far.  The group was tasked with organising round table discussions, seminars, public lectures, etc. about the Decolonisation, Africanisation, and Internationalisation of the Curriculum and writing a standing position at university level. Involving the students into a debate about the Decolonisation, Africanisation, and Internationalisation of the Curriculum. Working Gr: 3 Internationalization of theCurriculum The group in conjunction with the Department of Public Administration in collaboration and School of Economics and Management, Faculty of Management and Law, University of Limpopo hosted a public lecture themed ‘De-colonisation of the Curriculum of Public Administration: A Comparative Public Administration Perspective’ on the 09th May 2017. The Keynote Speaker was Professor JO Kuye, a Senior and Full Professor of Public Administration and Public Policy at the University of Pretoria.  To hold a conference in 2018. 3.1 Decolonisation of the curriculum andAfricanization A proposed conference is to be facilitated and organised by IMPALA Project Leaders and Coordinators, thus so far no details of the conference yet.  To design a database for information about the topic on IMPALA website for easy access. The proposed database to be designed and facilitated by IMPALA Project Leaders and Coordinators. 3.2 Collaborative Online Learning (COIL) Working Gr: 3 Internationalization of theCurriculum Topic: South African Healthcare System Identified partner (European) South Africa Address Gordon Hill (Senior Lecturer) Mr Masenyani Oupa Mbombi (Lecturer) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">South African </li><li style="flex:1">Room A511 </li></ul>3.2Collaborative Online Learning Collaboration Department of Nursing and Nursing Department Community Health School of Health and Life Sciences University of Limpopo School of Healthcare Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University Faculty of Health Sciences Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G40BA .Working Gr: 3 Internationalization of theCurriculum Launch/ will launch when?: 2019 March  The COIL room has been identified at the Library building where the DigitalVideo Conferencing equipment is being installed starting from this past Wednesdy.. 3.2Collaborative Online Learning Collaboration Working Gr: 4 ProjectWriting PROJECT WRITING Mobility Tool Kit Working Gr: 5 RESULTS -SWOT Analysis MobilityToolkit -Communication Matrix -Organization -Working plans -Welcome Calendar -Checklist(back of the booklet) -Guidelines for recognition Full Names: Mr Makhubela Ordnance Jabu Institution: University of Limpopo Designation: International Affairs Practitioner Tel: +27 15 268 3328/3046 Email: [email protected] WorkingGroup 1: Internationalisation strategy coordinator: Mr MakhubelaOJ Mr Ordnance Jabu Makhubela was born in 07 August 1987, in a rural village of Mohlaba (Sasekani) some 24km outside Tzaneen, Limpopo Province, South Africa. He is a graduate of University of Limpopo, where he received an Honours Degree in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. After graduating he joined International Affairs Department at UL where he is currently working as an International Affairs Practitioner. Jabu worked with so many different people in high positions, creating numerous good networking locally and internationally. He is a diversified person which is self-explanatory in his ability to work with people from different ethnic groups, countries and backgrounds. Some of the international funded projects that he is involved in to further enhance internationalisation at UL:  He together with colleagues from 3 Universities in South Africa (CPUT, UL, UFH and UNIVEN) and 3 Universities in Europe successfully applied for funding from the EU for the IMPALA EU project. The project received a sum of 1 Million Euros for duration of 3 years (2016-2018) for capacity building in Higher Education.  He together with 5 colleagues from Universities in South Africa, 3 in Mozambique and 3 in Europe successfully applied for funding from EU for the LaTFURE project. The project received the sum of 1 Million Euros for a duration of 3 years (2017- 2019. The project is aimed at implementing dual studies in the field of Mining, Tourism and Hospitality. Working Group 2: Summer School & Short Learning Programs Vusi Moses Makamu is currently doing his first year of PhD in Public Administration, I did my first and second degree with the University of Limpopo( B. Admin and Hons in Public Admin) and then did my Masters with University of Antwerp in Belgium ( Master of Governance & Development). I am Coordinator: Mr Makamu MV currently working as an International Affairs practitioner at the University of Limpopo. I focus on scholarships, local and international partnerships and collaborations of the University. Members: Mr Makhubela OJ Mr Mangaka AC Working Gr: 3 Internationalization of theCurriculum 3.1 Decolonisation of the curriculum andAfricanization Coordnator: Mr. Kgalema Mashamaite is a Lecturer in the Department of Development Planning and Management at University of Limpopo. His research, teaching or pedagogical interest is development policy, planning and management. More specifically, his areas of interest include local economic development, entrepreneurship and small business development, community development planning, strategic planning and management, rural and social development; and integrated development planning. His doctoral work/project examines rural entrepreneurship and its implications towards local economic development. Mr Mashamaite KA WorkingGr: 3 Internationalization of theCurriculum 3.2Collaborative Online Learning Collaboration Mr. Masenyani Oupa Mbombi is currently lecturing General Nursing Science at level two and three under School of Healthcare in the Faculty of Health Sciences. He is involved in supervision of honours, Primary Healthcare and Masters Research projects in the Department of nursing Science. He is a PhD student at Nelson Mandela University, with a title of strategies to reduce prolong completion period of postgraduate nursing students at South African universities. Coordinator: Mr Mbombi MO MEMBERS: Prof.Themane MJ Dr Mphahlele MM Working Gr: 4 ProjectWriting Coordinator: Ms Mogashoa MM My name is Motanti Mary Mogashoa I am working as lecturer and a researcher in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Limpopo. I have the following degrees, B. A. (Microbiology) - Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, USA, and M.Sc. (Veterinary Science) – University of Pretoria, South Africa. Currently, I am engaged in several research projects that involve Indigenous Knowledge Systems, specifically, the scientific validation of the use of indigenous medicinal plants. I have been involved in internationalization activities that involve human capacity building by studying for a degree in Microbiology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, USA, and participated in the student exchange program in Bioentrepreneurship in Switzerland. I have published several papers in peer-reviewed journals, introducing and teaching biotechnology courses to the students and the community in the University of Limpopo. I am also a member of the community Engagement Committee in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences. MEMBERS: Dr Matlala SF Ms Mashamba J WorkingGr: 5 MobilityToolkit Coordinator: MsChueneAM MEMBERS: Prof.Winston Nxumalo (Mr) Dr Mapotso Kena (Ms) Adv Motlalepula Rakubu (Ms) Annah Chuene is an admin officer in the International office. Annah is also a student leader and has held various leadership positions in her life within the university setting and community context including the IMPALA Mobility Toolkit track. Her leadership role was recognised in 2016 when she was awarded The Abe Bailey Travel Bursary by The Abe Bailey Trust to visit the African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia and tour the UK. She has written and presented a paper at the IEASA Conference (2017) on Ethical Leadership being a central ingredient for Internationalisation. INKOMU (XITSONGA) REA LEBOGA (SESOTHO) RO LIVHUWA (TSHIVENDA) THANKYOU (ENGLISH)

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