Contributing to important conversations

Contributing to important conversations

The centre prioritises hosting events and activities that support capacity building within its strategic units. These initiatives are designed to empower each of the centre's five strategic units, fostering collaboration and promoting sustainable development across the research community.


20 November 2024 | 14:00

The centre hosted a wonderful guest lecture by Prof. Precious Mudiwa from Appalachian State University. The lecture addressed the centre's theme on Women in Leadership. The participants in the lecture were Dr Nhase, UFS, Dr Mokhampanyane CUT, Dr Louw, CUT and Dr Mpofu from UNISA. 

5 September 2024 | 12:00 - 14:00

The centre hosted a guest lecture by Prof. Theophile Munyangeyo, Deputy Director of Trinity Centre for Global Intercultural Communications at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. The lecture also included other guests, Dr H Magau and Mr L Ntoba


24 May 2024 | 12:00 - 13:30

The centre hosted the all important Africa Day lecture with Prof. Chitja Twala as the main guest speaker. The lecture was supported by colleagues from University of Oxford and University of Johannesburg.

Uncovering regional variation: Dr. Matumelo Alice Rafiri’s research advances indigenous plant knowledge

Uncovering regional variation: Dr. Matumelo Alice Rafiri’s research advances indigenous plant knowledge


Proud moment for Dr Matumelo Alice Rafiri as she is conferred with PhD at the Spring Graduation, recognising...


CUT academic's expertise recognised by Global Education Monitoring (GEM), UNESCO for Lesotho assignment

CUT academic's expertise recognised by Global Education Monitoring (GEM), UNESCO for Lesotho assignment


We’re excited to share that Prof. Tshedi Naong, Business Management professor in the Faculty of Management...


Faculty of Management Sciences Hosts the 2nd Annual HR Summit Focused on the Future of Work

Faculty of Management Sciences Hosts the 2nd Annual HR Summit Focused on the Future of Work


Driving change, building connections, HR professionals united at the 2nd HR summit.On 09 September 2025,...


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