Change the world
Democracy for tomorrow
Nelson Mandela University will host the programme of events set out below and traverses the following key dimensions, namely: Student Success Innovations; Media, Art and Culture; and Alumni Relations. It is hoped that through these events a vibrant, multi-dimensional perspective can be shared and experienced by staff, students and communities as well as other regional post-school education institutions.
Below is the consolidated institutional calendar chronologically listing the events that have been planned as part of Nelson Mandela University’s contribution to the HESA Common Campaign Days.
HOSTING UNIT/DEPT.
THEME
CANRAD/HERALD
The Herald Nelson Mandela University Dialogue Series 2014 will host a Public Dialogue on the forthcoming National Elections
CANRAD
Gender Issues
20 Years into Democracy: Has the constitutionally entrenched right to vote ushered the type of society we all want?
CANRAD/Kagiso Trust
Arts & Culture
“Talking Heads’
Arts & Culture; OIE; CANRAD
South Africa/Africa relationship and SA’s involvement in Africa since 1994
A tribute to Nelson Mandela and a celebration of our democratic freedom.
DVC Academic and Dean: T&L
Promoting student success through T&L innovations
Dean: T&L and Higher Education Access and Development Services (HEADS)
Critical reflections on the role of HE in promoting student access for success
30 April
Seminar, to stimulate debate and discussion, seven speakers from various South African higher education institutions will present papers on topics falling within this theme.
To publish a collection of the seminar papers and write up of the discussion before the end of 2014.
31 July
Panel Discussion –
Talking Heads silhouettes will be exhibited and selected video clips from staff and students showcased
Participants to be invited from other universities