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Science advice at times of crisis: what roles for universities and academies? CEU Admin https://bit.ly/3t06W4t 25 April 2022 (International Webinar) Science advice at times of crisis: what roles for universities and academies? At a webinar an expert panel, representing six international policy engagement networks, came together to discuss what they have learnt about science advice at times of crisis, and the role of such networks. Access the link above to read the Event Synopsis. Access to the Event flyer: https://bit.ly/3sNcP4P < Previous News Go to Resource Centre Next News >

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Colloquium SPEAKERS Speakers >> Panel Chairs Event Programme UWC CEU Colloquium 2021 The 2021 CEU Colloquium theme will require us all to reflect and deliberate on issues such as: Decoloniality in our Scholarship of Engagement (SoE) practice; our SoE Model and Principles of Community Engagement (CE) at UWC; the importance, and different types of Community-University Partnerships required for impactful societal transformation; and the Institutionalization of our SoE to ensure effective measurement and reporting of our Social Impact as a locally impactful and internationally relevant Anchor Institution. Main speakers Prof Rajendra Chetty Faculty of Education (UWC) Prof Rajendra Chetty teaches in the Faculty of Education at UWC. His transdisciplinary research leans on critical pedagogy, cultural studies, postcolonial perspectives and social justice ideas on activism in education. Read more Prof Vivienne Lawack DVC Academic (UWC) Prof Vivienne Lawack is the DVC: Academic at UWC. She is also a Professor of Law in the Department of Mercantile and Labour Law in the Faculty of Law and serves on a number of boards and councils, including being chair of the Moravian Church Trust, a member of the South African Judicial Education Institute Council and a member of the Kepler Institute Board and Kepler College Board (Rwanda). She is an admitted, non-practising advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Professor Lawack joined UWC in 2015. Professor Lawack has published extensively, including numerous articles, reports and contributions to chapters in books. She has also delivered papers at conferences, both locally and internationally and she has supervised a number of masters and doctoral candidates and continues to do so. Professor Lawack is highly engaged in her community, regularly chairing and/or participating in various committees in the legal, financial and education sectors, leveraging her expertise to add value and push her community to greater heights. Read More Prof Robert Jones Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Prof Robert Jones is the Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He previously served as president of the University at Albany and is an experienced and accomplished scientist and research university leader. Read More Dr Jory Weintraub Science Communication Director and a Senior Lecturing Fellow with Duke University’s Initiative for Science & Society Dr Jory Weintraub is the Science Communication Director and a Senior Lecturing Fellow with Duke University’s Initiative for Science & Society, where he teaches science communication courses for undergraduates and graduate students, and conducts science communication training for faculty. Read More Prof Priscilla Daniels Director: Community Engagement Unit (UWC) Prof Priscilla Daniels Priscilla Daniels is the Director of the CEU at UWC since 2010. Her key responsibilities are facilitating and coordinating community engagement activities at UWC that enhances and promotes the scholarship of engagement through equitable partnership and citizenry to promote sustainable communities. Read More Prof Susan Renoe Associate VC for Research, Extension & Engagement at the University of Missouri Prof Susan Renoe is Associate VC for Research, Extension & Engagement at the University of Missouri. In her role, she strengthens the university’s impact on the state of Missouri, the nation, and the world. Read More

My CEU Details Community Liaison Damaris Kiewiets She facilitate Health and Human Rights training for Community Leaders with the Dullah Omar Institute. She became a Chaplain in 2018 and served on the District Health Council for 2 terms in the Cape Metro. Her role at the university is to assist students and communities to understand the role of the university in the surrounding communities. She facilitates partnerships and networking opportunities. She is an ex-nurse and a strong health activist for Health, Human Rights and Social Development. She graduated as a Meridian in 2013. Damaris served on the Provincial Health Research Council “between” 2009-2014 and she currently serves on the Tygerberg hospital board. She was part of the advisory team of the School of Nursing developing the BA for nursing and very instrumental in the Community Health Component. She is second author on a paper looking at Community Participation in Health and third author on the paper on Health Committees as a Vehicle for Community Participation. ceu@uwc.ac.za +27 (21) 959 3124 View CEU staff Portfolios View our CE work Portfolios

My CEU Details Substance Misuse Program Gayle Kaylor I am responsible for the Substance Misuse Program for the Community Engagement Unit (CEU) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). ceutraining@uwc.ac.za +27 (21) 959 3124 View CEU staff Portfolios View our CE work Portfolios

SoE Colloquium 2022 CEU Leadership http:// 26-28 October 2022 Scholarship of Engagement Colloquium The Virtual Scholarship of Engagement Colloquium taking place 26-28 October, 2022. Go to our Annual Events section on our WEBSITE (Home) for more information. A link will be made available to register and you will be able to join the Event WhatsApp group. More information will be made available closer to the start of the event in October. < Previous News Go to Resource Centre Next News >

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Event Registration Thu, 18 Jul | Location is TBD Mandela Day The yearly Nelson Mandela International Day Time & Location 18 Jul 2024, 00:00 – 23:59 Location is TBD About the Event REMINDER: Do your bit and make a difference for at least 67 minutes !! Read More >> Share This Event