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3 Prof Sehaam Khan: UJ must remain a leader in pedagogical innovation and academic excellence
MESSAGES FROM UJ
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From the Vice-Chancellor’s Desk
From the Alumni Office UJ NEWS
21 Dawn Isdale: Leading social
3 UJ must remain a leader in pedagogical innovation and academic excellence 4 UJ launches Strategic Plan 2035, with a bold vision for the future 7 Celebrating the women leading the way at UJ, this Women’s Month 10 UJ launches pioneering societal impact project in Limpopo 12 A first in Africa − UJ set to transform legal education with a virtual reality courtroom 14 UJ maintains strong standing in the latest global university rankings EVENTS 16 Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Affinity Group Dinner 18 UJ celebrates its alumni at elegant dinner during Women’s Month 19 UJ shares its 10-year strategic plan with alumni ALUMNI MOVERS AND SHAKERS 21 Dawn Isdale – Leading social innovation and growth at 3M South Africa and paying it forward 23 A UJ alumnus transforming communities through education and empowerment 25 Thato Kanjere: Bridging Continents and Shaping Futures 27 UJ’s Thabiso Mzinyati awarded research scholarship with the University of Bonn THE WINNERS CIRCLE 29 Nompumelelo Maduna: A Beacon of Hope and Advocacy through Education and Mentorship HONORARY DOCTORATES 32 Looking back at UJ’s 2024 Honorary Doctorates PUBLICATIONS 36 Diaspora in the MENA: Region and Beyond 36 WOMEN: Wise, Optimistic, Motivating, Empowering and Nurturing 37 Gang Entry and Exit in Cape Town: Getting Beyond the Streets in Africa’s Deadliest City INSIGHTS 38 Opinion: The GNU offers an opportunity to reimagine a new social contract for South Africa’s universities 40 Opinion: Africa needs to harness the power of AI in its battle against biodiversity degradation SPORT 43 UJ senior women’s team takes silver in 2024 FNB Varsity Netball 45 From an Athlete’s perspective: Pillay reflects on the thrills of Paris 2024 Olympic Games 46 11 UJ female footballers, staff, alumni to assist Banyana Banyana
innovation and growth
Nompumelelo Maduna: A Beacon of Hope and Advocacy 29 27 Thabiso Mzinyati awarded research scholarship 25 Thato Kanjere: Bridging Continents and Shaping Futures
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Ms Mareza Christensen
Prof Bettine van Vuuren
Dr Nell Ledwaba
Dr Tinus van Zyl
Mr Victor Khangale
EDITORIAL NOTE In this edition, you will find some of UJ’s recent success stories. This is why the magazine is called ALUMNI IMPUMELELO, which means success in IsiZulu. Through this publication, we celebrate some Illustrious Alumni, Events, and Research. We invite you to follow us on social media and update your contact details on the UJ website. This will allow us to reconnect with you and for you to share in UJ’s journey. This journey includes positioning UJ as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Don’t forget to register on the UJ Alumni Connect platform to gain access to job opportunities, mentorships and more.
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