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The art of increasing intelligence with Lectorsa UP students shine at GradStar Turning Point Tutors The Value-added Questionnaire in the Faculties of Health Sciences and Veterinary Science Star athletes in TuksSport May 2017 www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie
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31 Editorials
TuksSport
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Petrus Lombard Projekbestuurder: JuniorTukkie
25 Deliberate practice and your genes
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Setlogane Manchidi Head: Investec Social Investment
27 The Big Dreams of a female judoka
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Highlights 2017
28 Lungi is fulfilling his coach’s prophecy
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Turning Point Tutors
The path to greatness
faculty news
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29 Education
Lectorsa: The art of increasing intelligence
11 Mindfulness 13 The TUKS Leadership and Individual Programme (TULIP) 15 The International Day of Happiness
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28 Andrew Beerwinkel – Stalwart of TuksRugby
31 Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
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34 Economic and Management Sciences 37 Health Sciences
16 Self-protection and responsible online behaviour in the age of cyber-connectedness
39 Humanities
Residences at up
43 Law
55 Day Houses at UP
17 The advantages of reading
47 Natural and Agricultural Sciences
56 Onderstepoort
20 Books we should all consider reading
51 Theology
CULTURE
21 GradStar
53 Veeartsenykunde
57 Department of UP Arts
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JuniorTukkie gaan groot!
Die JuniorTukkie-inisiatief is ‘n vlagskipprojek van die Afdeling Werwing in die Departement Toelating en Studenteadministrasie (DTSA). Ons wil graag meer voornemende studente voorberei vir universiteitstudies en ons doen dit onder andere deur die volgende inisiatiewe: a) Die JT-initiatief is betrokke by die “Mamelodi Maths and Science Programme“ waar 450 Graad 10-12 leerders deur middel van e-leerprogramme, ekstra Wiskunde- en Fisiese Wetenskap-klasse en ʼn verrykingsprogram gereed gemaak word vir Universiteit. b) Die DTSA/JuniorTukkie-uitreikprogram beoog om in 2017 meer as 28 verskillende groepe, wat 18 Kutlwanong ProMathssentrums en ongeveer 10 000 leerders in Suid-Afrika insluit, te bereik. c) Leerders van al nege provinsies word bereik deur die Graad 11-Verrykingsprogram en die Graad 12-Voorbereidingskonferensie. d) Vanaf 31 Maart tot 2 April ontvang die Fakulteit Veeartsenykunde/JT-kantoor 100 leerders by Onderstepoort vir die “I want to be a VET weekend.” e) Later vanjaar gaan ons Graad 10 JT-lede kan deelneem aan ‘n “Walk the talk with UP”program. f) ‘n JuniorTukkie-aansporingsprogram word eersdaags bekendgestel waardeur JT-lede afslag kan kry op etes, lugtyd en flieks. Dit sal gekommunikeer word op www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie en JT TOEP. Namens die JuniorTukkie-span, ons opregte dank aan DESA-bestuur vir hul ondersteuning met hierdie projekte.
Petrus Lombard
Projekbestuurder: JuniorTukkie
You have a story to tell Sometimes when I look back at my life and think of growing up as the son of a domestic worker in the dusty, rural village of Ga-Phaahla in Limpopo, and I compare that to where I am now, I realise that I had to overcome many difficulties. I have not arrived yet, and my life is far from perfect, but I am humbled and want to encourage you with my story. I have defied the odds and pushed hard to break the cycle of poverty and at the same time, am carving a path for myself – and all of this is the result of choices – some good, some not. All of us, at some point in our lives have to choose to give up or give it our all. I chose to give every opportunity my best shot. As a result today I am able to tell a different story. A story I am proud to share with my children and look forward to sharing with my grandchildren one day. Growing up there were many moments I had to choose to do the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ thing. Often it was not an easy decision to make. There were times when I was tempted to do nothing. When I am invited to address school learners or university students I always tell them my story. I had to choose a career in law or in social development, for example. Law is a lucrative choice, but my passion is to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and this guided
my ultimate decision. I chose purpose over fame or financial returns and I love what I do. I am not able to respond favourably to every request for help I receive, but one story at a time people are becoming equipped and enabled to live their dreams. Everyone has a story to tell, what is yours? What is the story you want to tell one day? Start working towards it right now. Make a brand new start today and it will change the ending of your story radically. Create your own story. Stop making excuses. If you choose to be ordinary, you rob yourself of an extra-ordinary story in the future. Every good decision is made with conviction and commitment, so be very deliberate in the choices you make as you write the next chapter of your story. Best wishes,
Setlogane Manchidi
Head: Investec Social Investment
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Highlights 2017
UP - we are first in SA #ChooseUP
For more information on these and other achievements, visit www.up.ac.za
The QS World University Rankings has included the University of Pretoria in sixteen subject categories.
The School of Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) at the University of Pretoria is ranked in the top 1% worldwide.
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Highlights 2017
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria is ranked 1st in South Africa (and in the top 4% worldwide) for Accounting and Finance and the Faculty is also ranked in the top 6% worldwide for Economics and Econometrics.
The Ready for Work programme will assist you to be ready for employment after graduation.
The FLY@UP initiative will assist you to graduate in the shortest time possible.
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The TuksLaw team came first in South Africa, by winning the 58th Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
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Turning Point Tutors Helping you achieve academic excellence By Anthea Pretorius
The main goal of Turning Point Tutors (TPT) is to assist students on secondary school level and at university level with preparation for tuition, semester tests and examinations. This includes work readiness programmes. TPT has 250+ tutors, who serve approximately 4 500 students. The tutors have either an honours, master’s or doctoral degree, whilst undergraduate tutors are in their third or final years of study. The company has five full-time coordinators, mentors and student advisors who ensure that the student academic goals are met.
Sula Ntsaluba
Founding member of Turning Point Tutors
Sula Ntsaluba holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Tuks and is a lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Johannesburg.
“After my first year of University I had failed three of my twelve modules, and had doubts regarding my competency as a future engineer. But I kept moving forward. Today I hold a master’s degree in engineering, and I co-own a company that provides employment for hundreds of people. I am not just an engineer, I am an entrepreneur, a teacher, a mentor, and I love what I do. Times will come where you doubt yourself and your path, this is normal, but whatever you do, never give up. Keep moving forward!”
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Maria Michael
Founding member and Co-Director of Turning Point Tutors
Maria Michael holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from UP. She is currently working in the energy industry.
“Any brilliant student starts off as an ordinary student with extraordinary support. In life one can never underestimate the value that good mentorship plays to the development of one’s career. Similarly, academic tutoring plays a crucial role in the academic development of learners and students. Whether it is to assist a student to understand the finer details of a subject or module, or providing assistance with planning of work scope, study techniques and time management, having someone experienced to guide and support you often makes the difference between failing, passing and excelling.”
The fields in which tutoring is provided include:
Natural and Agricultural Sciences (BSc) Education (BEd) Engineering (BEng) Economic and Management Sciences (BCom)
Where does tutoring take place?
At the Turning Point Tutors venues indicated in the address below; On campus; or At the home of pupils or students.
What is provided at the tutoring sessions?
Study techniques; Study time management; Study materials, which include summarised notes, examples of past question papers; and Work scope breakdown.
Weekly sessions assist learners and students in understanding the fundamentals of subjects taught There are 12 weekly sessions. The duration is 1.5 hours in each module. Weekly sessions have a one hour chapter presentation (focused on problems and solutions), followed by a 30 minutes tutorial session.
Semester test and exam preparation sessions The duration of sessions are 6 and 12 hours. Revision of theory is covered. Past exam question papers are used to compile solutions.
Note: Approximately 3 850 students attend these sessions annually.
Contact information Pretoria office Tel +27 (0)12 342 9147 Email sales@turningpointtutors.co.za Address Office A007A The Fields 1066 Burnett Street Hatfield, Pretoria Johannesburg office Tel +27 (0)71 437 9414 Email sales@turningpointtutors.co.za Address University of Johannesburg Kingsway Campus Auckland Park, Johannesburg
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“The path to greatness includes: ...investing in your future ...sound decision-making ...preserving your health and fitness level ...a healthy diet ...reading inspirational books ...creativity ...mindfulness ...responsible online behaviour ...self-protection and self-nurturing ...sacrifices and hard work ...giving back (community service) ...sufficient rest and solitude ...the warmth of sincere friendships ...protection of the environment ...mentorship ...tenacity and resilience ...living with hope ...actively engage with people in respectful ways ...embracing opportunities with enthusiasm.� ~ Anthea Pretorius ~
HYBRID LEARNING
THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT? 1
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Expect modules to have online elements
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Expect to graduate technologysavvy and workplace-ready
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Lectorsa
By Minda Marshall
The art of increasing intelligence “To create a better future, we must be able to think better. To think better, we must be able to read and comprehend better.” (Thomas and Minda Marshall; Directors of Lectorsa)
Lectorsa is a South African-based company, which has developed an online reading solution with a Mind Activation System. The programme strengthens mental capacity, reading comprehension, retention ability and it increases eye-brain performance. Illiteracy is one of the leading causes of delinquency, poverty, frustration and depression, which lead to a loss in productivity and a general reduction in lifestyles and wellness amongst people in all global communities. It is a known reality that despite the fact that governments are spending billions on improving curricula and creating cutting edge environments in an effort to improve academic achievement, learners are still struggling. The struggle can be attributed to the increasing gap between the set curriculum and the ability students have to absorb and learn the amount
of information. In South Africa today far too many students are taught how to read, but they are not taught the value of reading in order to learn and retain that information.
and development of crucial skills. Lectorsa has a wide variety of users, from private students, through to government schools, private schools, FET College students and tertiary institutions.
After thorough research Lectorsa developed a solution that bridges this gap called LAB-on-line. LAB-on-line activates minds through training and developing accurate ways to facilitate reading and thereby improving comprehension through cognitive development.
LAB-on-line has assisted more than 68 000 users, from Grade 1 to adults to read faster, learn better and remember more.
Reading is part of nation building and serves as the building block upon which all other learning takes place. The LAB-on-line system was developed after more than 30 years of research and practical implementation and was launched in 2011. It has a proven track record of effective intervention
Lectorsa has been a proud partner of the JuniorTukkie (JT) Empowerment Week since 2008. In the period 2008 to 2016, a total of 2 400 students completed this programme and their academic performance has been boosted tremendously by this reading programme.
“Totally loving the programme! Cannot wait to get home and use the skills that I am acquiring from Lectorsa during this JT Empowerment Week!” Nothando Yolanda Nonyane, a student who participated in the JT Empowerment Week
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LAB-on-line
This CLOUD-based solution allows users to log-on and continue with skills development on PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The benefits of LAB-on-line include: The programme equips students with effective skills and strategies to bypass limitations produced by traditional and conventional methods of learning. It focuses on individuals and groups. The built-in interphase positions the LAB solution for mass consumer uptake. It is in line with international research. It is monitored on-line by specialists at the Lectorsa office, making stepby-step monitoring possible in order to ensure accurate implementation at a grassroots level. LAB-on-line develops visual, perceptual and memory skills. It also develops vocabulary and language skills and helps students to develop strategies while improving their comprehension skills.
The use of LAB-on-line indicates a marked improvement in study skills and academic outcomes. LAB-on-line gives real-time results for individual exercises, students, groups and countries. Lab-on-line, a one-stop reading and learning development system packages this together with individually focused algorithms to ensure the best improvement on all levels for each user. Improved results in perceptual skills, visual efficiency, reading fluency, sight vocabulary, and language and comprehension skills development during the 20 lessons result in excellent academic outcomes. Lifelong learning is the only way to sustain proficient learning in the world we live in today as knowledge and information are currently exploding across the globe. Never before has it been more important to train and develop accurate ways to facilitate the process of reading, learning and
“This is one of the greatest programmes ever because it enables you to know your reading levels and also how you can better them. I must say we are all privileged to have it.� ~ Ofentse Phinah
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comprehension. Lectorsa believes LAB-on-line can change the face of education across the globe, as it is aligned with 21st century education pursuits and gives measurable improvement which impacts all aspects of learning. Their vision is to have LAB-on-line available for every student in all nations as they strongly believe that LAB-on-line is one of the tools that can make a difference for future generations, by building a desirable future through better education. Sign up with LAB-on-line today and invest in your academic future! The LAB-on-line reading development programme is available through the JuniorTukkie Academy. Contact information Themba Maluleka Tel +27 (0)12 420 6606 Email themba.maluleka@up.ac.za juniortukkie-academy@up.ac.za
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The path to greatness includes
MINDFULNESS Mindfulness is the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience – moment by moment. What is mindfulness?
“It’s about living your life as if it really mattered, moment by moment.” (Jon Kabat-Zinn) Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programmme was launched at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979. The programme has since been adapted for schools, prisons and hospitals.
The 8 heart qualities in mindfulness according to Kabat-Zinn are: Attunement Acceptance Non-judging Openness Trust Patience Non-striving Letting go Shapiro and Schwartz added five more qualities, namely gratitude, gentleness, generosity, empathy and lovingkindness.
Ellen Langer writes that,
“Mindfulness is a flexible state of mind in which one is actively engaged in the present, noticing new things, and being sensitive to context.”
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Langer’s definition has the following components: Openness to novelty; Alertness to distinction; Sensitivity to different contexts; Awareness of multiple perspectives; and Orientation in the present. Mindfulness is awareness. It is paying attention on purpose. It is being fully present in each moment. Mindfulness is not fiddling with your phone when other people are present. Humans do not multi-task very well and mindfulness implies that if you are
drinking a cup of coffee, you will notice the cup, its weight and feel and you will savour and taste every sip. When walking outdoors, you will be conscious of the sun on your face or the breeze ruffling your hair, or the cool grass under your bare toes. Mindfulness includes hearty bellylaughter, deep breathing, careful listening, mental focus and you will notice how much this enhances your positive mood. Mindfulness is about calmly observing the unfolding of experiences, moment
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by moment. This awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment is very important, but you need to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings without judging them as right or wrong. Thoughts and emotions are fleeting and do not define you. Pay close attention to your breathing and notice – really notice – what you’re sensing in a given moment, the sights, sounds, and smells that ordinarily slip by without reaching your conscious awareness.
The benefits of mindfulness include:
It boosts our immune system and increases positive emotions and our ability to feel compassion and display empathy towards others.
Mindfulness reduces negative emotions and lowers our stress levels.
Mindfulness betters our abilities to pay attention, to learn and to remember.
Mindfulness helps us focus and tune out distractions.
Mindfulness enhances relationships and helps couples relax, feel more accepting of and closer to one another.
Mindfulness in the classroom reduces behavioural problems and aggression; and it improves happiness levels.
Mindfulness regulates our emotions and reduces anger, hostility, and lessens mood disturbances.
Practicing “mindful eating” encourages healthier eating habits, helps people lose weight, and helps them savour the food they do eat.
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TULIP
The TUKS Leadership and Individual Programme (TULIP) Who we are and what we do By Clarindi Greeff
South Africa needs change makers and a group of UP students, who believe they can bring about change, started the TUKS Leadership and Individual Programme (TULIP). These students are passionate about education and the doors it opens. They saw that there was a large gap between high school and university resulting in amazing young people in rural areas never reaching their full potential.
Founder, Clarindi Greeff (an MBChB student in the Faculty of Health Sciences), describes the heart behind the programme, “TULIP was started on the belief that hope can change a mind, a heart, a community and ultimately, the world. We want to develop learners in rural high schools in a holistic fashion. We don’t only want to get more of them admitted to university, but we also want to ensure that when they are, they are prepared and able to handle the challenges and demands posed by studies at a university.”
online resources and ample support. TULIP is divided into five content-based spheres:
The executive committee of TULIP consists of 21 dynamic students from various faculties within the University. In 2016 TULIP started with 50 learners, which have grown into a group of 200. They are from four Pretoria schools. Every learner has access to tutor classes, development programmes,
So few learners have people that take an active interest in their lives and in their academic success and the tutors provide that. It has proven to be a major motivational factor. The tutors also assist learners to make good subject choices in Grade 10 and provide assistance with sound study methods.”
Academic support “We aim to help every learner reach their maximum academic potential by providing them with tutoring classes, by sharing online resources with extra materials and by helping them to understand the concepts that are key to their curriculum. We have 30 voluntary tutors.
Human development With this sphere, TULIP provides social and emotional support to learners. They are encouraged to become change makers in their own right by getting involved in their own communities. Learners are referred to social workers if circumstances require it. Learners are also taught about emotional intelligence and sexual education. The annual charity project which takes place in their community is arranged by the learners themselves.
Leadership development The TULIP committee hopes that learners who have gone through the programme themselves, will start similar programmes elsewhere when they completed their studies.
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TULIP The leadership skills training and the mentorship programme include two gender-specific programmes. The programme for the males is called, Band of Brothers or Mokghalo Wa Bannanna. The programme for the females is called She Leads South Africa.
Financial planning Most learners struggle with financial problems and this part of our programme includes entrepreneurship training as well as general financial skills. Learners are taught how to draw up a budget, how to plan for expenses and how to innovate.
Bursary application assistance This is the core of TULIP. Executive members of TULIP sit down with each learner and help them to apply to different universities. Once the learners receive their placement acceptance letters, the committee helps them to access bursary options and apply for suitable bursaries.
“TULIP has given me the confidence and courage to believe that there is always something one person can deposit into the life of another person, no matter how small.” – Ambassador Tumisho Sako – TULIP is doing exactly that: We are changing South Africa, one education at a time.
The TULIP Ambassador programme is a leadership programme for youngsters with leadership potential, who do not want to serve on the TULIP executive committee, but want opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Rorisang Moloi is an ambassador and she describes TULIP as, “A place where I have met people who are just as passionate about helping young people as I am.” Nhlamolu Minyuku, a TULIP alumnus of 2016 did not only improve her APS from 27 in 2015 to 35 in her Grade 12 year, she was admitted to the University of Johannesburg and is enrolled for a Diploma in Accountancy. TULIP helped her to obtain a full bursary. Alumnus, Sakhile Ndlovu, was admitted to study Psychology at the University of Cape Town this year and the team also helped him secure a bursary, which will cover his tuition fees. Courage and compassion are two of the most vital characteristics that a young person needs to succeed. TULIP creates an environment where both the students and learners are challenged to step outside of their comfort zone and become the change they want to see in this world.
Contact information Website www.tulip-edu.co.za
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THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
Happiness 20 March 2017
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#internationaldayofhappiness In 2012 the United Nations created the International Day of Happiness, when they adopted UN Resolution 66/281.
“Happiness is neither a frivolity nor a luxury. It is a deep-seated yearning shared by all members of the human family. The pursuit of happiness is serious business.” (UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon)
“Gratitude and appreciation are happiness generators. Make a point of telling people why you value them. Be a source of joy to others.”
Education, health and active citizenship are seen by many as the pillars of personal and social integration and the development of an individual’s inner dimension is a crucial precondition for social prosperity. The US Declaration of Independence states that ‘the pursuit of happiness is an essential and inalienable right, alongside life and freedom.’
(Anthea Pretorius)
How you can celebrate Happiness Day Register an event on your website. Do what makes you happy the whole day. Smile at friends and strangers. Share a meal with friends. Exercise with friends. Write down 10 things you are grateful for and share them with your family. Give back. Set a positive example. Think positive thoughts. Spend time alone. Dream. Listen to your favourite music. Visit an old-age home or an orphanage.
Say ‘thank-you’ to people who mean a lot to you and mean it. Participate in a charity outing; donate clothes; mow a lawn; take a lonely person for tea; buy food for a homeless person; and donate your time. Actively help create a happier and more caring world. Do not harm people or the environment. Do not litter. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Be tolerant. Participate or organise a Happiness Flash Mob.
The Kingdom of Bhutan may be a tiny country in the Himalaya mountains, between India and China, but it has what it calls a ‘gross national happiness’ (GNH) figure, which it obtains from an annual survey, which measures nine dimensions of happiness.
The World Happiness Report is compiled by economist Jeffrey Sachs and Prof Richard Layard. They rank countries on the basis of wellbeing surveys.
Eight general contributors to happiness include: Physical health Mental health
From orphan to an ardent promotor of happiness
Spiritual health
Jayme Illien was an orphan who was rescued from the streets of Calcutta in India by Mother Theresa’s International Mission of Hope charity. He was adopted by Anne Belle Illien, a single, American woman, who founded Illien Adoptions International, an agency based in Atlanta.
Social and community vitality
Jayme dreamt of creating happiness and promoting it as a human right for thirty-three years before it happened. He is the CEO of Illien Global Public Benefit Corporation and has served as a United Nations adviser. Currently Jayme is a United Nations representative of Economists for Peace and Security.
Your time use and balance
Cultural vitality Education Your living standard Good governance Ecological vitality
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Self-protection and responsible online behaviour in the age of cyber-connectedness By Anthea Pretorius
The connectivity in the global village today offers unbelievable opportunities, but there are distinct risks and this necessitates taking proactive steps to protect ourselves online. Fuseware, in their article ‘South African social media landscape 2015,’ indicate that: 11.8 million South Africans (22% of the population) access social media via their mobile phones; Mike Wronski says that 55% of the user-base is in Johannesburg; 49% is in Pretoria; 44% in Cape Town; and 40% in Nelspruit; The age group 13 to 18 alone has 25 million Facebook users; YouTube has an active user-base of 7.2 million South Africans; Facebook has 11.8 million active users of which 6.6 million are male and 5.2 million are female; and Instagram has grown to 1.1 million users.
Social media as platforms of self-expression “As platforms of self-expression, social media sites require users to consciously, visibly and deliberately perform their identity,” writes Fleur Gabriel.
“You may engage in social media to socialise, be entertained and share your life with others, but you need to realise that Twitter and Tumblr never sleeps, nor does Facebook. Google knows what you are looking for and Facebook knows what you like. You need to actively and deliberately think about your own visibility, especially if you engage in sexting to flirt, joke around, have fun, or attempt to forge romantic partnerships,” says Fleur Gabriel.
What is Selfitis?
The American Psychiatric Association coined the term to describe individuals who develop an obsessive compulsive disorder where individuals take multiple individual and group selfies compulsively every day.
What is a Social Avatar?
The term is derived from the gaming industry and it refers to an interactive virtual persona or image you select and create for yourself in the virtual world. You self-select favourable material to represent yourself online and might choose attributes such as intelligence, status, charisma, wealth or your connection to celebrities.
Social media has an incredible reach and an infinite memory
Many gifted individuals are able to dig up published dirt on social media platforms and these choice items could embarrass you, result in legal action against you and can literally wreck your name, reputation and life. Your authenticity online is a commercial commodity that you must manage and protect pro-actively and it goes hand-inhand with accountability for every word you say and write, post, tweet, re-tweet or disclose.
Turn your arm into a touch screen with the Cicret bracelet. www.cicret.com
Does your online image match your offline identity or is there a significant gap?
If there is a gap, it will cause internal conflict, emotional distress and it erodes the congruency you need for psychological authenticity and wellbeing in the long term. Helpful advice can be found on www.cybersmart.gov.au.
Closing thoughts
Could we all pledge that we will not use social media as an instrument to bully, manipulate or humiliate people; that we will not use social media as a platform of competition, conflict, opposition or open warfare; and that we will not use it to wound and destroy reputations. Social media should: be a platform on which people can have a sincere conversation; be an invitation to practice our listening skills; uplift, inspire and heal; build, not blow up bridges of understanding between people; and be used to walk, talk and act with grace, respect and truth. May we celebrate levels of engagement that social media offers us, but let our engagement be edifying, respectful and authentic; and may we consistently display consideration, intellectual discernment, fairness, respect and integrity towards others?
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The advantages of reading By Anthea Pretorius
Competition to obtain places in good schools and in good universities is becoming harder every year. The one thing that sets learners, students and adults apart today is their ability to read, speak and write well. Parents who make sure that there are books, magazines and newspapers in their homes and who read aloud to their children from babyhood are doing a wonderful thing, because children are soothed by our voices and they grow up associating our voices and books with security and nurturing. Children from these homes have the highest reading scores at school.
because they prefer engaging with social media on electronic devices, watching videos and television, gaming or playing sport.
Every child needs to be a proficient reader to master any other subject they will ever take at school or at university. Public, school and academic libraries have the best books and they can be accessed for free!
Develop your literacy skills
Are you an avid reader or a non-reader? Non-readers say they don’t read because they find reading boring, a waste of time or it is not an enjoyable activity for them. A dyslexic child might find reading a strain and become tired quickly. Others will say they don’t read
Avid readers have learnt to love and cherish books from an early age and have found that reading books keeps their brain strong and resilient. Read books on topics you are interested in.
World leaders in business, research and development, banking, health sciences and economics are all avid readers. Readers have literacy and are respected and consulted.
“Reading and learning are so critical to success, and a lack of information will keep you small and limited.” (Steve Jobs)
Word reservoir Jim Trelease finds that learners who over-view television know the least and underachieve at school. On average children spend 1 460 hours a year watching television/DVD’s or playing computer games. Children spend approximately 900 hours a year in school and 7 800 hours at home according to him. Trelease writes that the human brain is like a “word reservoir.” His findings indicate that children coming from high-income homes hear 45 million words from their families, while children from low-income homes hear just 13 million words. This gives the first group a distinct advantage. How deep is your word reservoir currently? Website www.trelease-on-reading.com
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The benefits of reading Reading helps you to become smarter, because it - improves your mental performance; - aids memory; - helps you to focus; - cuts out distractions; - leads to deeper understanding; - boosts your ability to remember significant facts; and - improves your concentration and your comprehension. Reading expands your vocabulary. Having a better grasp of language, allows you to express yourself well. Test your vocabulary at www.testyourvocab.com. Readers spell well, have strong verbal and reasoning abilities and use language far more powerfully than non-readers. If you are able to express yourself logically and calmly with insight, it will give you a distinct advantage academically. Reading empowers you, helps you to improve yourself and realise your ambitions. Readers are also active participants in the world around them. Readers display greater knowledge of how things work and they stay abreast of current events.
Reading stimulates systematic and analytic thinking – and it gives one access to new perspectives and insights, and expanding your knowledge on a wide variety of topics. Reading helps you reason through complex problems and find creative solutions for them. When you read you are never lonely. Reading improves your social skills and your ability to express yourself well, particularly if you are shy or introverted. Reading increases your ability to debate issues with insight and it helps you discern when information is factually incorrect, unhelpful, misleading or even dangerous. Reading brings about understanding. You discover topics and have access to viewpoints and the thoughtprocesses of other people. Reading is a valuable method of selfeducation and a powerful personal development tool. Reading is an act of discovery and increases your understanding of the world. Reading taps into your creativity and enhances the power of your imagination.
Reading is the ideal activity if you commute or have to wait somewhere. By reading you improve the quality of your life. Reading mystery, crime and fantasy novels encourages you to construct a map of the narrative and guess at how the story will end.
Health benefits of reading Reading energises, provides excellent mental stimulation and helps our brains form new neural pathways. Just 6 minutes of silent reading will slow your heart rate, eases muscle tension and reduces stress by 68%. Reading is a perfect activity to unwind after a busy day. Reading puts you in a good mood, generates optimism, minimises negative thoughts and reasserts a positive attitude. It changes an emotional state from sad to glad in an instant. Reading alleviates anxiety, is a soothing activity, it helps us unwind before we sleep and ultimately enables us to live a peaceful life. “Readers sleep better, have lower stress levels, higher selfesteem, and lower rates of depression than non-readers.” (The New Yorker) Books help us cope with stress, challenges and hardships; they provide guidance on how to handle problems; and they are a comfort to us. We find we are not alone and others battle with the same issues. Reading takes our mind off other concerns and troubles we may be experiencing. Reading helps us to disengage when we are over-tired and restores our cognitive capability. Reading makes us more empathetic. Reading can slow down the onset of dementia by 32% and folks who read are much less inclined to develop Alzheimer’s.
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The advantages of reading
Interpersonal benefits of reading For those who are shy or introverted, reading improves interpersonal relationships. You are able to talk about interesting topics to anyone. That makes you an interesting person to be around. Readers are perceived to be highly intelligent and their opinions are asked for. Reading allows us to become better conversationalists. Reading calms children and remains one of the cheapest forms of entertainment. Reading allows us to escape the mundane. Reading stockpiles your brain with new information, and you never know when it may come in handy.
What do books do? Books are linked to academic achievement. Books record the history of mankind and impart knowledge, skills, advice, tips, guidelines and they are instruments of business and contribute to the economy. Books and the stories in them expand our world and stimulate our imagination.
Passing the time with a book is a very productive activity and it enriches your life. Books have the ability to transform a life and they inspire us to overcome obstacles. Books can be your best friends and most loyal and comforting companions.
“Reading fiction not only develops our imagination and creativity; it gives us the skills to be alone. It gives us the ability to feel empathy for people we’ve never met, living lives we couldn’t possibly experience for ourselves, because the book puts us inside the character’s skin.” (Ann Patchett)
Readers are… Often happier, grateful and contented people; Often more open-minded, tolerant and understanding and they discriminate far less; Not inclined to hold views that are narrow-minded or rigid; Good citizens as they do voluntary work and community service; Fond of exercise and are more likely to vote and participate in cultural events; More likely to obtain jobs and get ahead in their careers as reading and writing are the two skills all employers require; and Empathetic and compassionate people.
Enhance your reading experience by choosing a comfortable chair, sitting upright in it and ensuring that you have sufficient light to make the page visible. Keep in mind that reading on electronic devices strains the eyes faster than reading from a book. Read slowly. Open your mind and imagination. Engage consciously with the text. Take regular breaks between chapters to have a snack, rest your eyes and do a couple of stretches.
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Books we should all consider reading Every individual that has achieved significant things, has been a reader. Reading only what you need to for your school subjects or doing the academic reading necessary for the university programme you have enrolled for, is not enough. Lifelong learners are readers. Leaders are readers. Intellectuals are readers. Idea-generators are readers. Innovators are readers. Achievers are readers. Public speakers are readers. 5 Second Rule: Transform your life, work and confidence with everyday courage (Mel Robbins) A short history of nearly everything (Bill Bryson) As a man thinketh (James Allen) Awaken the giant within (Anthony Robbins) Books for Living (Will Schwalbe) Designing your life (Bill Burnett and Dave Evans) AB: The autobiography (AB de Villiers) All the bright places (Jennifer Niven) Average skill. Phenomenal will (Dr Eric Thomas) Conquering procrastination (Neil Fiore) Cosmos (Carl Sagan) Crossing the unknown sea: Work as a pilgrimage of identity (David Whyte) Cry, the beloved country (Alan Paton) Digital Cocaine (Brad Huddleston) Don’t film yourself having sex and other legal advice for the age of social media (Emma Sadleir and Tamsyn de Beer) Don’t sweat the small stuff (Richard Carlson) Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us (Daniel H Pink) Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a fantastic future (Ashlee Vance) Freakonomics (Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner) Getting things done: The art of stressfree productivity (David Allen and James Fallows) Grit: The power of passion and perseverance (Angela Duckworth) Guns, germs and steel: The fates of human societies (Jared Diamond) Half a yellow sun (Chimamanda Ngon Achidie) How to read and why (Harold Bloom) How to win friends and influence people (Dale Carnegie) Invisible man got the whole world watching: A young Black man’s education (Mychal Denzel Smith) Knowledge, communication and creativity (Arnaud Sales and Marcel Fournier) Lawfare: The war against free speech (Brooke Goldstein and Aaron Meyer)
Philosophers are readers. The benefits of reading both fiction and non-fiction are phenomenal. Reading will not only increase your knowledge and empower you, reading will inspire you Lost in transformation (Prof Sampie Terblanche) Make Good Art (Neil Gaiman) Mind-set: The new psychology of success (Carol S. Dweck) No excuses! The power of selfdiscipline (Brian Tracy) On living: Dancing more, working less and other last thoughts (Kerry Egan) Outliers (Malcolm Gladwell) Payoff: The hidden logic that shapes our motivations (Dan Ariely) Please enjoy your happiness: A memoir (Paul Brinkley-Rogers) Proust and the squid: The story and science of the reading brain (Maryanne Wolf) Reach: A new strategy to help you build confidence and step outside your comfort zone (Andy Molinsky) Spirit of leadership (Dr Myles Munroe) Success through a positive mental attitude (Napoleon Hill and W Clement Stone) The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho) The art of work: The proven path to discover what you were meant to do (Jeff Goins) The culture code (Clotaire Rapaille) The diary of a young girl (Anne Frank) The five love languages (Gary D Chapman) The fortunes of Africa: A 5,000 year history of wealth, greed and endeavor (Martin Meredith) The greatest salesman in the world (Og Mandino) The green collar economy (Van Jones) The moral animal: Why we are the way we are (Robert Wright) The novel cure: An A-Z of literary remedies (Ella Berthold and Susan Elderkin) The power of habit (Charles Duhigg) The power of meaning: Crafting a life that matters (Emily Esfahani Smith) The power of positive thinking (Norman Vincent Peale) The power of your subconscious mind (Joseph Murphy) The 7 habits of highly effective people (Stephen R Covey) The soft vengeance of a freedom fighter (Albie Sachs) The storyteller’s secret (Carmine Gallo)
to greatness. Some influential books are listed below. Consider reading as many as you are able in the years to come. (The books are listed alphabetically according to title). The 10 best-ever anxiety management techniques (Margaret Wehrenberg) The true believer: Thoughts on the nature of mass movements (Eric Hoffer) The truth: An uncomfortable book about relationships (Neil Strauss) The untethered soul: The journey beyond yourself (Michael A Singer) The wait: A powerful practice for finding the love of your life and the life you love (DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good) The wretched of the earth (Frantz Fanon) Think and grow rich (Napoleon Hill) Thinking fast and slow (Daniel Kahneman) Act like a lady, think like a man (Steve Harvey) Think your way to success: How to develop a winning mindset and achieve amazing results (Mark Rhodes) This will make you smarter (John Brockman) Time management from inside out (Julie Morgenstern) To kill a mockingbird (Harper Lee) Trail Blazer (Ryan Sander and Steve Smith) Unclutter your life in one week (Erin Rooney Doland) Your best brain ever: A complete guide and workout (Michael S Sweeney and Cynthia R Green) Your best life now: 7 Steps to living at your full potential (Joel Osteen) Why 'A' students work for 'C' students (Robert Kiyosaki)
National Book Week (SA) 5 to 11 September 2017 International Literacy Day 8 September 2017 Imagine how different your life would be if you commit to reading as many books as you are able in the next few years? Will you take up the challenge? Contact information www.library.up.ac.za
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GradStar
Connecting top students and employers The GradStar programme (www.gradstar.co.za) matches the country's best graduates with potential employers and business mentors – and provides them access to networks and good connections. GradStar hosts an annual competition in which one hundred students are chosen in South Africa based on their academic acumen and potential to make a significant difference in the workplace. In 2016, GradStar received over 3 500 entries. They were narrowed down through 4 elimination rounds to the Top 100 students. Of them 31 were students of the University of Pretoria, which is a phenomenal achievement! These students are registered in the following Faculties:
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
“This was an extraordinary experience; rubbing elbows with market leaders; meeting highly intelligent and motivated students from other institutions and creating a high-powered network. It was brilliant to be recognised and to be recruited by top firms in my sector. I will never forget this life changing experience.”
Amy Botha Amanda Mabuza Buhle Kalimashe Francis Wilkinson Laken Manning Lehlogonolo Moja Sorina Mulke Jagger Bellagarda Thendo Neluvhola
Francis Wilkinson – BCom (Human Resource Management)
“I met so many exceptional people and learnt about opportunities that exist in my industry. I can excel at whatever I put my mind to. Dreams don't work unless we do.”
“GradStar connected me with incredible people and I aspire to become a future leader one day. Thanks to GradStar, I am a better graduate.”
Amy Botha – BCom (Communication Management)
Buhle Kalimashe – BCom (Accounting Science)
“GradStar has inspired me to chase bigger dreams and I want to work towards making a difference in people’s lives. If I run for president one day, I’ll have no one, but GradStar to thank, because they have proven to me that hard work really does pay off .”
“GradStar acknowledges the hard work of the top 100 students in SA and exposes them to the opportunities that await us in the real world. I can be anyone I want to be.”
Thendo Neluvhola – BCom (Statistics)
Lehlogonolo Moja) – BCom (Financial Sciences)
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Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Bianca Gevers Giles Harmse Oscar Tarique Paul Ssali (A top 10 finalist)
Paul Ssali is a BEng (Mechanical Engineering) student. In 2015/16 he served as Project Coordinator and Chairperson for the organisation, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in their TUKS Chapter – and as the SA Chapter Representative on the EWB-SA Board of Directors. (There are 9 EWB Chapters in all the major universities of South Africa.) During his term Paul completed 18 projects in two communities of Pretoria, which ranged from refurbishing classrooms to repairing and installing drainage systems. One project Paul initiated was the Litre of Light project, where recycled two-litre bottles and zinc are used to create a solar bulb. These bulbs are used by shack-dwellers in the informal settlement in Mamelodi. Paul was awarded the National Engineering Excellence Award for the work that was done at Kutumela Molefi Primary School.
“I want to change the way people view Africa,” he says, “by empowering and inspiring people who are willing to embrace change. EWB is reshaping rural communities in South Africa into places where people can live their passion, unfold their potential and work with compassion. In a world with men like Elon Musk, TB Joshua and Mark Shuttleworth, there is no time to sit around and wait for change. If you want it, you must make it happen. I want to leave a trail of hope behind. Innovation is possible, both in the world and in our souls.” Paul Ssali – BEng (Mechanical Engineering)
Faculty of Health Sciences Carla Greyling Cyan Brown (A top 10 finalist)
“GradStar creates a platform for interactions between students in diverse fields and potential employers and I now have greater insight into my preferred future and what I dream of doing with my MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery qualification. We had sessions with firms such as Price Waterhouse Coopers, FNB, Fasken Martineau and Dell Young Leaders. They explained the skill-set we would need to acquire to be relevant, dynamic young professionals in the workplace one day. It calls for emotional intelligence and technical skills; and the authentic pursuit of our passions. South Africa needs captains of industry and individuals with an awareness of the multiple roles we will have to play. The opportunity to network was very valuable. I was inspired by the ideas around future skill sets and EQ. I am keen to integrate these principles into the women in leadership academy I direct at the University of Pretoria. On a personal level, I am thinking carefully of what I am communicating as my own brand – and how I can better prepare myself to become a leader in South African healthcare.” Cyan Brown – MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
The Rising Star Summit Leadership Conference was attended by the Top 100 students over two days and these sessions were particularly beneficial. www.risingstarsummit.co.za
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Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Andine Erasmus Betty Kwati Bianca Verlinden Clare Boswell Lucia Tshiamo Makinta Patrick Engaba Dimpho Sekhaolelo Zaleekhah Dawood
“We were judged on our leadership skills, academic achievement, creativity, communication and collaboration. GradStar provides an aspirational platform to assist graduates in achieving their full potential. The 2016 Future Leaders represented 14 universities.” Bianca Verlinden, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Law Adebayo Okeowo Courtney Knowles Nthabiseng Malebane
Faculty of Veterinary Science
“Die blootselling was fantasties, omdat dit ons ‘n kykie in die werklikheid van ‘n werksomgewing gegee het. Ek begryp ook beter wat die professionele hoedanighede is wat ek moet bemeester om my plek eendag in die werksplek vol te staan.” Carisa Venter – BVSc – Baccalaureus in Veeartsenykunde. Lees meer oor Carisa op bladsy 53.
GradStar Awards Top 10 Finalists
For more information on the GradStar programme visit www.gradstar.co.za
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Deliberate Practice By Anthea Pretorius
and your genes
In The Sports Gene, written by David Epstein, he explains that in highly competitive fields, Deliberate Practice is often necessary, but it is not sufficient for success. The myth of Deliberate Practice implies that one can become nearly anything if you put in enough work and effort. While it is true that human beings do possess a remarkable ability to develop their skills, there are limits as to how far any individual can go. Your genes set a boundary around what is possible for you for example in physical terms.
Epstein refers to Steffi Graf, who scored very high in terms of lung capacity and motor skills, but she also had a very strong competitive desire, so when tested against other elite tennis players it was discovered that Steffi had that oncein-a-generation talent, but was also gifted for tennis and she was the most-driven person on the court. Our genes probably account for 25-35% of the differences in performance, but while genetics do influence performance, they do not determine performance. You may therefore have a better opportunity if you are dealt a better hand, but you also need to play the hand well to win. One strategy is to “layer your skills” on top of one another. So, if you can’t win by being better, then win by being different. By combining your skills, you reduce the level of competition, which makes it much easier to stand out regardless of your natural abilities. Maximise your chances of success by training hard and put in extra practice in the fields/ areas where you might not be as strong genetically. People at the top of any competitive field are both well-suited and well-trained and this implies that they engage both consistently and purposefully aligning their ambitions with their natural abilities.
Genes impact nearly every human trait and physical characteristics like height, stamina, speed, eyesight, as well as our mental abilities, but also play a role in how much effort we are prepared to devote to practicing a skill in order to perfect it, whether it be to play the piano or hit a hole in one.
On the topic of Deliberate Practice, James Clear writes about the golfer, Ben Hogan, who used every practice session to break down each phase of his golf swing until he had one of the most finely-tuned golf swings in the history of the game. His precision was close to perfect and by the time Hogan finished his career, he had won nine major championships. “Hogan’s secret” is what experts today call Deliberate Practice, which refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic.
Regular practice includes mindless repetitions, but Deliberate Practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving performance by breaking the overall process down into parts, allowing one to identify your weaknesses and test new strategies that will bring you closer to perfection. Our brains are wired to transform repeated behaviours into automatic habits, but the danger is that the more we repeat a task, the more mindless it becomes, and the practice could merely reinforce and not improve a current habit.
Receiving feedback on your performance This is critical in Deliberate Practice. There are two methods, namely (a) Measurement. The things we measure are the things we improve. It is only through measurement that we have any proof of whether we are getting better or worse. (b) Coaching. Good coaches can track your progress, find small ways to improve, and hold you accountable to delivering your best effort each day. Humans have a remarkable capacity to improve their performance in nearly any area of life if they train in the correct way. Deliberate Practice is not a comfortable activity. It requires sustained effort and concentration and the willingness to continually explore, experiment and refine.
‘ We have a new definition of greatness: it means that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve. You don’t have to know Einstein’s theory of relativity to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. And you can be that servant.’ ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968 ~ (Source: “The Drum Major Instinct”, A knock at midnight: Inspiration from the great sermons of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.)
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The Big Dreams of a female judoka Article by Wilhelm de Swardt and photographs by Reg Caldecott
Nineteen-year-old Geronay Whitebooi is a third-year BCom (Financial Management Sciences) student. She was a pupil at the TuksSport High School and Geronay dreams of becoming the best female judoka in South Africa!
Geronay Ioves judo! She takes her responsibility to work hard – both in her studies and in her sport – very seriously, because she wants to improve their standard of living and be a good provider for her family one day. Judging by her results, she is well on her way to achieve both these goals. Over the weekend of 3-4 February, Geronay (u48 kg) fought in the u52 and u57 kg categories and won both the senior titles at the South African Judo Trials and the South African Ranking Tournament in Bloemfontein.
“Things have not always been as easy as my results might reflect. My toughest opponent has always been myself. I have to overcome my stress and get into the right mind-set before I step onto the mat, but if I manage to do that, nothing can stop me. What counts in my favour is that I am a very strong girl for the weight category I am competing in.”
In 2013 Geronay won both the u44 and the u48 kg categories for girls under 17 at the US Open. She is keen to obtain more international experience. Whitebooi attributes her success to the following people: My mother. “When my dad passed away, she took over the role of both parents and despite numerous challenges, did her best to provide for us. Despite not having a proper job she somehow managed to put food on our table. Without her support and good example I would not have achieved as much as I have.” Coach Nikola Filipov at Tuks High Performance Centre (hpc). “He literally gets onto the mat, fights with us, shows us the best way to do the moves and passes on his knowledge of judo and his experience in the competitive field. Olympian judoka, Jacques van Zyl. “When Jacques puts his mind on something, he gives everything to achieve it. He is very strong-willed.”
“My ultimate goal is to represent South Africa at the 2020 Olympic Games and go on to become the best female judoka our country has ever had.”
Contact information Tel +27 (0)12 362 9800 Email info@hpc.co.za TuksSport Switchboard: +27 (0)12 420 6060 (07:30-18:00, Monday-Friday)
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Lungi is fulfilling his coach’s prophecy Six years ago Shane Gaffney, the cricket coach at Hilton College, told Lungi Ngidi that he has what it takes to play for South Africa. The coach’s confidence in the Grade 9 learner’s bowling abilities was the incentive Lungi needed to start dreaming big. Shane Gaffney might, however, be surprised by how quickly Lungi has made an impact on international cricket, because in his first T20-game for the Proteas, he took 2/12 against Sri Lanka at SuperSport Park. And he did not stop there. He followed this up with another brilliant performance at Wanderers where he took 4/19, winning him Man-of-the-Match award! At Newlands in the third and final T20encounter 20 year-old Ngidi continued his “terror campaign” against Sri Lanka. “I have surprised myself with my impact on the series so far,” he admits. “As a bowler you don’t usually think about taking wickets. My focus is on making sure that you bowl a good line and length and that you hit the right areas in order to pressurise the batsman. Every time I run in to bowl, I see it as a competition of skills between myself and the batsman. A competition I obviously want to win!” Lungi Ngidi will represent South Africa in the One Day-series. Lungi, who grew up in Kloof in KwaZuluNatal, often watched Bakers Mini-
Cricket on television. “I just knew that this was the game I wanted to play. I always wanted to bowl. It did not seem fun standing with bat in hand waiting to hit a ball.”
Article by Wilhelm de Swardt and photograph by Reg Caldecott
Despite playing in two tours for South Africa’s Under-19 team, Ngidi reckons that he only started fulfilling his true potential when he joined Assupol TuksCricket team. And also when he later started playing for the Northern Amateur side. He is grateful to Chris van Noordwyk, who spent hours with him in the nets, helping him to improve his bowling action. He also acknowledges the importance of Dr Helen Bayne’s (Head Biomechanist at the Tuks High Performance Centre) contribution. Dr Bayne studied fast bowling biomechanics at the University of Western Australia and gave him excellent advice. She also made sure that Ngidi was properly managed after school, because, “The period around the age of 18 and 19 years can be a very risky one for a promising fast bowler. Coming out of high school, having played provincial and national Under-19 cricket, teams are often keen to fast track them into senior cricket because of the impact that a good fast bowler can make. Unfortunately, the combination of their age and a sudden increase in their fast bowling demands greatly increases the risk of injury.”
“The best decision I made was to come to the University of Pretoria. At Assupol TuksCricket the importance of excelling on the field and as a student is emphasised by the coaches from day one. I am grateful for that! There are no guarantees in professional sport – so obtaining my BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour studies) degree is important to me.”
Andrew Beerwinkel – Stalwart of TuksRugby Twenty-three-year-old Andrew Beerwinkel is a seasoned participant in the Varsity Cup Tournament, who will be earning his 28th Varsity Cup cap when the team faces Madibaz at Tuks Stadium. He made his debut for Tuks in 2013 against Maties. Beerwinkel is an avid student who is currently enrolled for a master’s degree in Sports Science. He is passionate about his studies and about his sport. Looking back Andrew remembers, “Playing in the 2013 IRB World Championship in France was an honour, but it meant I had to put my studies on hold for six months. Once I have obtained my master’s degree, I would like to enrol for Biokinetics, which is an excellent addition to my qualifications in Sports Science. I also have an honours degree in Sport and Recreational Management.”
For the past two years Beerwinkel has been a loose head prop and he relishes the challenge, but he would like to play tighthead again. “There is something special about being the tighthead, because it is such a vital position in the team. I think it is a good thing that I am able to play in both positions.” Being included in the 2013 Tuks Team that won the Varsity Cup title was a very special experience.
“Make no mistake, in Varsity Cup it is a war out there. The pace is fast and the game is hard. Varsity Cup is a good stepping stone towards SuperRugby.”
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Faculty rewards top achievers At a function held at the end of 2016, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof Chika Sehoole, the Deputy Dean, Prof Max Braun, Heads of Departments and other staff came together to honour the following top achievers, who maintained excellent academic standards during their studies: Tiny Maake Carika Bell Rosemarié Behr Denisha Labuschagne Denise Tamagone Nicolé Mc Cord Clarissa Dussé
At the autumn Graduation Ceremony, Ulrike Reinstorf was awarded the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Award for her achievement in the BEd (Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase) programme. She received a medal and a certificate acknowledging her outstanding achievement.
Ulrike Reinstorf, winner of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Award. Ulrike Reinstorf receives flowers from Prof Ina Joubert (Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education). The Dean, Prof Chika Sehoole shares the moment.
A total of 700 undergraduate contact students completed BEd in 2015; and 650 completed the same programme in 2016.
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Colloquium on motivating and empowering students Kiaat Men’s Residence on Groenkloof Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, held a colloquium aimed at encouraging, motivating and empowering education students to strive for academic excellence in their journey towards becoming the teachers of the future. 1
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Ms Naledi Pandor, the Minister of Science and Technology, was the keynote speaker at the event, which was attended by 250 students from the four residences on the Groenkloof Campus.
“Over 80% of students in higher education are black and almost 60% are women. A considerable investment has been made towards institutional recapitalisation and in new infrastructure, which includes student accommodation and the creation of two new universities.” – Minister of Science and Technology
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1. House Committee members of the Kiaat residence. 2. Students enjoying the opportunity to engage with each other about things that matter to them. 3. TuksFM was well represented.
Three of the winners of the Early Childhood portfolio competition with Prof Rinelle Evans from the Department of Humanities Education.
Students synchronise teaching and practice In November 2016, fourth-year students in Early Childhood Education displayed their teaching practice portfolios at a seminar, which focused on ‘Early year education – synchronising theory and practice.’ Two international guests included: Prof Hiroki Yui, from the Department of Early Childhood Education, Care and Welfare at the Naruto University of Education in Japan. He was the keynote speaker. Prof Chikamori, who specialises in International Education at Naruto University.
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Teaching Practice is ‘FIRED-UP’ The Fourth-year Intervention in Research in Education Project – FIRE for short – was launched at the Faculty of Education recently. Information on the views of student teachers on what they consider to be the characteristic of an effective teacher was obtained. Then 840 finalyear students, who had completed a six-month teaching practice period 1
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participated in a Participation, Reflection and Action (PRA) strategy, which entailed two 3-hour workshops.
also reflected on the value of the teaching strategies that they used during teaching practice and the challenges they encountered. The value of different teaching strategies cannot be underestimated. In their drive towards furthering their professional development, the students put in a great effort to master every intervention. 3
1-2. Students enjoying and participating in the project, which is presented twice a year. 3. Dr Eric Eberlein and Dr Judy van Heerden, two UP staff members who are involved in the project.
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The Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE) received a donation of Duplo sets for their model early childhood education playroom from Mr Brent Hutcheson, the Chairman of Care for Education and the LEGO Foundation in South Africa. Dr Judy van Heerden (a lecturer in Natural Sciences and Technology Education), introduced six simple machine sets to the second-year students and they participated in interactive, hands-on sessions that required a great deal of problem solving and critical and creative thinking. They leant while having much fun.
Students learn how to teach mathematics Ms Anienie Veldsman from the Department of Early Childhood Education presented a practical make-andbake lesson to first-year students registered for the module in Foundation Phase Mathematics. The students pretended that they were Grade R learners. Ms Veldsman taught them about the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky on how children develop and learn mathematics. She also explained the use of ‘N’ in a mathematical lesson. They were also taught how to develop counting skills and a range of mathematical concepts was explained to them.
Students are shown practical ways in which they can demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking to learners.
Ensuring that young children are exposed to mathematical concepts and skills is critical and in this fun session, play was used as an instructional tool to convey mathematical concepts and processes.
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Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
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This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of the University’s third-year electrical, electronic and computer engineering students, who build and race their MARVs (Microcontroller-based Autonomous Robotic Vehicle), as part of the Microcontrollers module. Date Time Venue
26 May 2017 16:00 Amphitheatre (Hatfield Campus)
For more information and to register go to www.ee.up.ac.za.
“The pride and exhilaration shown by the teams of students when they compete in the race with a system that they developed from first principles is inspiring to see!”
The students’ ingenuity is put to the test when they compete against one another to see which team’s MARV can complete a track made up of red, green and blue lines that zigzag across each other, in the shortest possible time. Students work in teams of four. The MARVs must be able to detect the different coloured lines on the track and navigate through them – and need to do so in three minutes! These students design and construct their cars, and also have to write, test and implement the firmware for the hardware and build the chassis of the vehicle itself. The sensor system that is responsible for detection of the multi-coloured track is partly developed in the Analog Electronics module.
2017 Race Day Team (left to right): Rea, Desmond, Bernard, Duayne, Mr Willem van Jaarsveld (Chief Steward), Prof Tania Hanekom (Race Director), Liz, Jacques, Alkmaar, Sebastian and Kyppy. (Photo by Eyescape and digital manipulation by Beren Bauermeister).
This fun-filled event is extremely well attended and most enjoyable. Make sure you don’t miss it! NOTE: Learners who register online and attend Race Day are treated to a tour of the Department’s facilities before the race (14:00 to 15:00) and also have the opportunity to engage with the students taking part in the race beforehand.
Contact information Estie Powell Email estie.powell@up.ac.za
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Women succeeding in the
Field of Engineering “More than ever the world needs engineers and the engineering profession needs more women. I am an engineer, a researcher and a teacher. I am also married and have three children.” ~ Prof Tania Hanekom ~ If you have a perception that certain careers are more suitable for men and others more suitable for woman, Prof Tania will be quick to point out that this perception is nonsense. Women can fix faulty plugs and be highly competent chemical, electrical, aeronautical, mechanical, electronic, computer or civil engineers, and men can plait their daughter’s hair, bake wedding cakes and be excellent nurses, hairdressers, chefs, teachers, radiologists and physiotherapists. It is true that in some fields specific genders still dominate in numbers, but this is changing the world over. Intelligent women who obtain high marks in mathematics and science, have a strong technical instinct and who want an above-average earning capacity are filling the seats in university auditoriums in science and engineering classes along with their talented male counterparts. South Africa offers a range of wonderful opportunities for girls who are interested in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Come and talk to the career advisors at the University of Pretoria to find out what we can offer you. For an appointment contact Carol Bosch on +27 (0)12 420 5144 or send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Prof Hanekom has received several awards. One is the Innovation and Excellence in Teaching Award, for her innovative teaching methods that help students to apply their technical ingenuity and – through a carefully planned and guided process – assists students in developing a fundamental set of engineering skills, which include hardware and software design, systems integration, the ability to work and function in a team, time management and perseverance.
Prof Hanekom’s teaching philosophy “Excellence fosters excellence: if one wants to nurture excellence in students, one must offer excellence in the teaching and learning strategy – one needs to set an example that students cannot resist following.” The microcontroller module that she presents is tailored to evolve along with the fast-moving embedded design industry and is structured to develop a comprehensive, contemporary skill-set. An innovative approach to virtually increase laboratory capacity to support hands-on lectures for large classes ensures that the infrastructure available is utilised effectively. A computerised tutoring system nurtures firmware development skills and the practical component of the module culminates with the Race Day event.
Prof Tania Hanekom (Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering)
“Challenges in teaching are not to be approached as obstacles, but rather as opportunities to stimulate innovation. Innovation, in turn, encourages excellence because innovation without excellence will yield an inferior, frustrating outcome. Providing a challenge is thus an effective tactic to develop excellence: students will invariably answer a challenge with excellence because they are enthused by the prospect of achievement. This is also true for lecturers, who need to find innovative solutions to a wide variety of teaching challenges in manners that are effective and sustainable. Challenge is thus the fertile soil in which new ideas and tactics can sprout and grow.”
“You need a BRAIN and not a BEARD to become an ENGINEER! It is not insane or weird, when girls choose a tech career!” ~ Prof Tania Hanekom ~
Connect at UP for a creative IT career A BIS (Multimedia) degree at the Department of Information Science opens up the combined world of computer science and visual design. By combining programming and design skills, it enables you to create websites, computer games, moving graphics, video and sound for web as well as animation for the internet and digital publishing.
Programme in various programming languages.
Mark up documents in HTML and XML. Create games and animations.
Build userfriendly computer interfaces. Create media, eg graphics, video and sound for the web.
Become a member of a multimedia production team. Design, build and publish websites. Build 3D worlds.
Admission requirements: Minimum APS of 30 in final Grade 12 examination. Minimum achievement level 4 (50–59%) in English or Afrikaans. Minimum achievement level 5 (60–69%) in Mathematics. Visit www.up.ac.za for all the admission requirements and programme information.
www.up.ac.za/ebit
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The secret is out – a BCom degree from UP is world-class! Students from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) reveal that a world-class BCom degree from the University of Pretoria is the secret behind their success.
Quick fact:
UP has been ranked first in South Africa for Accounting and Finance, and placed in the 151–200 band (the top 4% of all participating institutions worldwide). Like the EMS page (@upems) on Facebook to receive the latest updates.
Karl Frenzel – EY global Young Tax Professional of the Year 2016 Karl completed his BCom (Accounting Sciences) honours degree in 2016 and represented South Africa at the international finals of the EY Young Tax Professional of the Year competition held in Amsterdam. Karl not only won the coveted title, but is now working as a first-year Article Clerk in EY’s Assurance Department.
Natasha Ashley – Mandela Rhodes Scholar and recipient of the Skye Scholarship Having completed both her undergraduate and honours degrees in BCom (Business Management) cum laude, it was clear that Natasha was destined for academic success. In 2016 she was awarded a Mandela Rhodes Scholarship for her master’s degree. Natasha is also a recipient of the prestigious Skye Scholarship. In September 2017 she will commence her studies at the University of Edinburgh, pursuing an MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets.
“UP lecturers and the programme itself are simply a step above the rest. The way that they teach us to think and apply ourselves, has helped greatly in preparing me for the real world, where you need to think on your feet and be able to substantiate why and how you reached the decision you are making.”
“My academic career really blossomed at UP. Studying in such a competitive environment, surrounded by brilliant and hardworking individuals, drove me to work hard consistently and I maintained the highest standard I was capable of. UP is recognised around the world for its high standards and I believe that the culture of excellence is one of the main reasons I now have this incredible opportunity.”
UP’s Chartered Accountancy students shine in the January 2017 ITC The Chartered Accountancy students of the University of Pretoria have once again delivered an exceptional performance in the January 2017 Initial Test of Competence (ITC) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, with a first-time writer pass rate of 89,3%. UP also has two of the top ten candidates in this exam, with Megan de Vries taking the first position out of 2 633 candidates and Michael Mills taking the eighth position. Both these excellent candidates passed the exam with distinction.
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I am...
selfmotivated
open and trustworthy
a story-teller
Consider the BCom (Marketing Management) programme!
versatile
optimistic
creative
a quick thinker
innovative
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What does a marketer do? COMMUNICATION
STRATEGY
RESEARCH
PRICING
BRANDING
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
SOCIAL MEDIA
TARGET MARKETS
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
RETAIL MARKETING
How do I become a marketer? Apply for the sought after BCom (Marketing Management) programme at the University of Pretoria. Gain practical experience with our industry partners! You will have the opportunity to do practical projects with brands such as Coca-Cola, Appletiser, Bridgestone SA, Discovery Health, Bosch SA and the Gautrain Management Agency. Our industry partners provide real challenges for which students find solutions, which may include: The development of integrated marketing communication (IMC) campaigns; Sales promotions; Social media marketing campaigns; Market and consumer analysis; and Marketing analytics. Skills you will acquire in this programme include the ability: To communicate a marketing vision and marketing ideas; To develop an integrated marketing communication strategy; and To plan and implement marketing strategies.
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What kind of a marketer can I become? 4
I love thinking out of the box.
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
MARKET RESEARCHER
I love being curious.
I love people. ACCOUNT MANAGER
CONTENT MARKETER MARKETING STRATEGIST PROMOTER/ SALES EXECUTIVE
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
I love building relationships.
I love writing.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
I love technology.
Admission requirements Minimum requirements for 2018 Achievement level
Programme
BCom (Marketing Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
English NSC/ IEB
5
Mathematics
HIGCSE
AS Level
A Level
NSC/ IEB
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APS
HIGCSE
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Submit your online application here: www.up.ac.za/apply Contact information Ms Phuti Matjea | Tel +27 (0)12 420 5236 | Email phuti.matjea@up.ac.za | Website www.up.ac.za/marketing
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Health Sciences
Saman Akhtar earns seven
distinctions while fighting cancer
Saman Akhtar attended the independent school, Curro Grantleigh, and in the middle of her Grade 12 year, discovered a painful lump on her wrist. An Orthopaedic Surgeon removed it. The biopsy confirmed Ewing sarcoma, which is a cancerous tumor of the soft tissue around the bone. A massive shock at the age of 18.
“The support from my family, friends and school was incredible. The chemo is the worst but in between the cycles, I try to keep fit and healthy. At times I do feel tired, but fortunately, my treatment is going well. I get Nuepogen injections, which stimulates the production of bone marrow and helps my platelet count.”
So, while some classmates were panic-stricken about their Grade 12 examinations, Saman was undergoing chemo and suffering the side-effects of nausea and extreme exhaustion. Yet, despite the adversity, Saman achieved seven distinctions! “Ever since I was a young child, I always wanted to become a doctor. It is the only profession I can see myself working in. I would love to help others the way I have been helped, because I personally know how painful and uncomfortable being a patient can be,” Saman says. “My favourite subjects at school were Chemistry, Mathematics and Engineering Graphics and Design. I am currently a first-year MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery student at the University of Pretoria, and enjoying my lectures and university life very much!”
“Cancer did not limit my ability to work hard and to achieve my goals. The only thing that can limit you is your mind-set. Everything is possible!” “Dreams can come true, even if you are afflicted with difficulties, never give up. Be positive, focus on the end goal and don’t let anything stand in the way of your dreams! I have completed my chemo cycles and will go for a follow up scan in the near future.” Saman is an avid supporter of the Reach for a Dream Foundation, CANSA and The Sunflower Fund and she is appealing to you to donate to these three worthy organisations.
www.reachforadream.org.za | www.sunflowerfund.org.za | www.cansa.org.za
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Value-added Questionnaire Your questions answered Prospective Health Sciences students, who comply with the minimum admission requirements, must complete the Value-added Questionnaire. The information is evaluated and the score is used in the selection process. What is the Value-added Questionnaire? The Value-added Questionnaire includes all non-academic activities applicants participated in. The Questionnaire demonstrates a learner’s time management abilities and it also shows whether they are wellrounded individuals who should be able to manage both academic and non-academic commitments and still perform well. Non-academic components include leadership, community service, cultural activities such as choirs; drama and sports participation. The benefits of non-academic activities vary from enhancing a learner’s time management skills and prioritising work.
What are the main components that comprise the Questionnaire and why is it important? 1. Community service (“shadowing”) Community service gives learners the opportunity to provide care to future patients. It’s an activity, which benefits another individual for which no compensation, financial or otherwise is received. It is important for learners to keep track of the hours they spend shadowing – it provides learners with the necessary information as they make the decision to pursue a health professions career. Volunteering at a public or private institution or shadowing a physician, physiotherapist, dentist, radiographer or any health
professional give learners a measure of basic insight into what the field entails and what they can expect in that profession. 2. Leadership In the healthcare field, health professionals take responsibility for the welfare of others. Learners who have experience in making decisions, which affect the lives of others, recognise that their decisions have consequences for other people. Examples of leadership include being a head boy/girl, being a prefect, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, church leadership, etc. 3. Sports participation Participation in sports is good for learning to be accountable and dedicated. Skills such as memorising, perseverance, determination and goal-setting are some of the skills that can be transferred to classroom. Participation in sports teaches learners how to work in a team and assists in achieving personal and team goals. 4. Cultural activities Participation in cultural activities develops one’s personality and helps in the development of intellectual, emotional and moral development. It provides various opportunities to leaners to excel in traditional and cultural activities. Values are learned and talents developed through participating in a variety of activities such as choir, drama, dance (Indian, African, modern, ballet etc) debating, music, etc.
Completion of the Value-added Questionnaire is compulsory in these programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery BChD – Bachelor of Dental Surgery BOH – Bachelor of Oral Hygiene BPhysio – Bachelor of Physiotherapy BRad – Bachelor of Radiography BDietetics – Bachelor of Dietetics BNurs – Bachelor of Nursing Science BOT – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy BSportSci – Bachelor of Sports Science
Where can you access the Questionnaire? Prospective students who meet the minimum admission requirements can access the Value-added Questionnaire on the UP Student Portal > Student Centre, below the Admissions heading.
How does one complete the Questionnaire? Complete it online, print it out and then take it to the various role players like your school Principal to verify that the information on it is correct. Then scan the form as a pdf and upload it onto the UP Student Portal > Student Centre. Veterinary Science students should also complete the Value-added Questionnaire (see page 54). Contact information Email healthapplications@up.ac.za
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BA (Audiology) The door to improving the quality of human lives What does the programme entail? In the BA (Audiology) programme you will receive in-depth training in hearing and balance assessments as well as hearing and balance therapy. Hearing loss and balance disorders applies to people of all ages and can be caused by a range of reasons. Assessment of hearing and balance includes screening and diagnostic procedures. Therapy (intervention) may occur in a one-on-one situation, within a group context, as part of a multidisciplinary team approach, or by means of community-based intervention programmes. Students obtain both scientific and practical assessment skills, and are taught various intervention techniques for improving hearing, aural and communication skills as well as balance. The BA (Audiology) programme offered by the University of Pretoria is a qualification that complies with international requirements.
Sakhile Nkosi graduated in 2016 and works in a small hospital in Lydenburg, which serves the town and local communities close by.
“The training I received at the University of Pretoria was absolutely excellent. It challenged me intellectually and the professional growth I experienced was phenomenal. I do diagnostic audiometry, from pediatrics (tiny babies) to geriatrics (the elderly) and I fit hearing aids. I do targeted hearing screenings on newborns and conduct aural rehabilitation and early interventions together with an occupational therapist, a physiotherapist and – when appropriate – we also involve pediatricians, psychologists, dieticians and speech therapists. I love being an Audiologist, because I am able to improve the quality of the lives and I have found that I often help to restore hope they may have lost. What a rewarding and fulfilling career this is. I cannot recommend it enough!”
Core modules in BA (Audiology) Core modules include anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, psychology, communication pathology, neuro-anatomy, neurophysiology, integrated health leadership, research, audiology, speechlanguage pathology, and speech science. To become an Audiologist one needs to obtain the BA (Audiology) degree, be registered as an Audiologist at the Health Professions Council of South Africa and complete a Community Service year.
Prof De Wet Swanepoel of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology informs us that, “More than 3 million South Africans suffer from permanent, disabling hearing loss. I developed hearZA™, a downloadable application, which is available on the Android and iOS platforms. This National Hearing Test App, is a world-first and it allows one to do a clinically valid hearing test on your smartphone in under three minutes. The application was launched on World Hearing Day in March 2016, as part of a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative highlighting hearing loss as the most common chronic disability”.
Minimum requirements for 2018 Achievement level Programme
Any two languages of which Afrikaans or English should be one NSC/ AS A HIGCSE IEB Level Level
Mathematics NSC/ IEB
HIGCSE
AS Level
APS A Level
BA (Audiology) [4 years] Closing dates: 5 3 C C 4 3 D D 32 SA – 30 June Non-SA – 30 June Departmental selection is based on academic achievement. To retain admission, candidates will be expected to achieve an APS of at least 32 in Grade 12. Only 50 students are admitted. The provisional selection process commences in July in the year preceding the first year of studies. More information can be obtained from the programme coordinator. The first study year of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is the same. The choice of Life Sciences is strongly recommended. The NBT is not applicable to this programme. PLEASE NOTE: Only students who indicated this programme as their first choice on the Application Form, will be considered. Careers as an audiologist: Diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology, audiometry and hearing therapy, work in education, special education, hospitals, clinics, private practice, government, military and academic institutions (teaching, research)
Contact information Tel +27 (0)12 420 2491 Website www.up.ac.za/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology
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BA (Spraak-Taalpatologie) ‘n Uiters bevredigende beroep Wat behels die program? Mariaan Cloete het haar
Indiepte kennis oor spraak- en taalprosesse van menslike kommunikasie (baba, kind en volwassene). Jy sal ook leer wat die oorsake en simptomatologie van spraak-, stem- en taalafwykings is. Ook wat die wetenskaplike basis vir intervensies is by persone wat ’n spraak- en/of taalafwyking toon. Terapie (intervensie) kan in ’n een-toteen-situasie, deur groepsterapie, as deel van ’n multidissiplinêre spanbenadering of deur middel van gemeenskapsgebaseerde intervensieprogramme geskied.
graad in 2015 verwerf en het haar gemeenskapsdiensjaar by 3 Militêre Hospitaal in Bloemfontein gedoen. “Tydens my gemeenskapsdiensjaar het ek besef dat ek ‘n passie het vir die rehabilitasie van neurogene taalafwykings. Rehabilitasie behels die herstel van ‘n mens se vermoë om doeltreffend te kommunikeer deur daaglikse terapie. Ek maak deel uit van ‘n multi-dissiplinêre span in ‘n privaathospitaal in Johannesburg en ek geniet elke oomblik van my dag! Ek werk met volwassenes wat ‘n beroerte of kopbesering opgedoen het en as gevolg daarvan kommunikasie- of spraakversteurings beleef; ander het slukprobleme weens kanker. My werk is interessant en uitdagend, maar dit bied soveel werksbevrediging”.
Studente leer ook praktiese vaardighede in terapietegnieke aan vir die verbetering van spraak, stem en taal. Die BA (SpraakTaalpatogolie)-graad by die Universiteit van Pretoria voldoen aan internasionale vereistes.
“As gemeenskap spraak-taalterapeut was ek betrokke by bewustheidsdae en ‘n multi-dissiplinêre span wat weeklikse babaklinieke aanbied. My opleiding by Tuks het my ongetwyfeld in staat gestel om ‘n goeie terapeut te wees, wat nie geïntimideer voel deur uitdagings nie. UP se program is een van die beste in SA en daar het ons ook internasionale blootstelling ontvang deur die bywoning van kursusse oorsee. Ek word elke oggend wakker met die wete dat ek ‘n verskil maak in mense se lewens.”
Kernmodules in BA (Spraak-Taalpatologie) Kernmodules sluit anatomie, fisiologie, mediese terminologie, sielkunde, kommunikasiepatologie, neuroanatomie, neurofisiologie, geïntegreerde gesondheidsleierskap, navorsing, oudiologie, spraak-taalpatologie en spraakwetenskap in. Voordat jy kan praktiseer, moet jy die BA (Spraak-Taalpatologie)-graad behaal, by die ‘Health Professions Council of South Africa’ as ‘n Spraak-Taalterapeut registreer en ‘n Gemeenskapsdiensjaar voltooi.
Kontakinligting Tel +27 (0)12 420 2491 Webwerf www.up.ac.za/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology
Minimum vereistes vir 2018 Prestasievlak Program
BA (Spraak-Taalpatologie) [4 jaar] Sluitingsdatums: SA – 30 Junie Nie-SA – 30 Junie
Enige twee tale waarvan Afrikaans of Engels een moet wees NSS/ ASAHIGCSE IEB Level Level
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C
C
Wiskunde
TPT
NSS/ IEB
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
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Departementele keuring is gebaseer op akademiese prestasie. Om toelating te behou, word daar van kandidate verwag om ’n TPT van minstens 32 in Graad 12 te behaal. Slegs 50 studente word toegelaat. Die voorlopige keuringsproses begin in Julie van die jaar wat die eerste studiejaar voorafgaan. Meer inligting kan van die programkoördineerder verkry word. Die eerste studiejaar vir Oudiologie en Spraak-Taalpatologie is dieselfde. Die keuse van Lewenswetenskappe word sterk aanbeveel. Die NBT is nie van toepassing op hierdie progam nie. LET WEL: Slegs studente wat hierdie program as hulle eerste keuse op die Aanlynaansoek aandui, sal oorweeg word. Beroepe as ʼn spraak-taalterapeut: Werk in die onderwys en buitengewone onderwys, hospitale, klinieke, plattelandse gemeenskappe of in privaat praktyke
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Geesteswetenskappe
Niks ontspoor Chantell se drome nie Chantell Prinsloo is een van Tuks se merkwaardige studente. Haar lewe lank was sy sportmal en is veral lief vir atletiek en netbal. In 2009 het Chantell by die Hatfieldkampus begin met die program, BA (Menslike Bewegingskunde). In 2011 het haar lewe egter ontspoor toe die siekte, Dystonia, by haar gediagnoseer is. ”Dit is ‘n meedoënlose siekte wat sonder waarskuwing toeslaan. Tydens ‘n aanval trek my nek- en gesigspiere saam en gaan in ekstensie, rotasie of laterale fleksies in wat uiters pynlik is. Ek moet gehospitaliseer word en word met Dormicum behandel, maar dit veroorsaak geheueverlies. Baie drome en ideale wat ek gekoeser het, het in die slag gebly in 2011 en my hele lewenswyse moes verander. Dokters het toe aanbeveel dat ek ‘Deep Brain Stimulation’ oorweeg omdat my medikasie en die Dormicum nie meer effektief werk nie en boonop slegte lang- en korttermyneffekte het. Elektrodes is in ‘n operasie (wat nege ure geduur het), op 1 Desember 2011 in my brein ingeplant. Die elektrodes stuur impulse uit wat myne normaliseer. Die apparaat is soos ‘n pasaangeër en dit help vir toestande soos Parkinson se siekte en Dystonia. Dit was ‘n lang en moeisame herstelproses. Ek het tot dusver 24 brein operasies ondergaan. Na ‘n rillerstryd met infeksies, moes my apparaat ook tydens ‘n operasie verwyder word.
Chantell saam met haar ma, Lynette Prinsloo.
Ek moes vrede maak dat daar dinge is wat ek nie meer kan doen nie bv praat, ‘n bal vang en spring. My dominante regterhand is ook baie erg geaffekteer. My droom om sport my loopbaan te maak is steeds in my hart en ek glo vas dat ek leef vir ‘n rede. Elke terugslag is sleg en die pad wat ek moet loop is nie maklik nie, maar ek bly hoopvol. Ek vertrou steeds dat alles ten goede meewerk. In 2014, na twee breinoperasies het ek wakker geword met die lied, ‘O Heer my God’ in my kop en toe lees ek in Psalm 41 hierdie woorde, ‘I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me up out of a slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my head, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.’ Vir my was dit ‘n ongelooflike ervaring en ontmoeting met die Here!”
Chantell Prinsloo
“Ek werk ontsettend hard en die ondersteuning van my familie en vriende gee my moed om aan te hou. As mens besef dat alles in ‘n oogwink in jou lewe kan verander, dan lewe jy voluit elke dag. Ek wil jou ook aanmoedig om so te leef.”
Moet nooit moed opgee nie “In 2014 was my nuwe droom om SuidAfrika se beste atleet te word in 100m en 200m in die gestremde-afdeling en in 2016 het ek my een doelwit bereik! Ek het ‘n eerste plek in die 200m behaal en tweede plek in die 100m. In 2017 gaan ek my titel verdedig en hoop om goud in die 100m te wen.”
Chantell en haar sportafrigter, Charmaine Du Toit.
Voor en na die elektrodes operasie.
Chantell saam met haar atletiekspan.
“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds. Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties, and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.� ~ Patanjali, the Sage of the Sutra ~
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Law
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The National Schools Moot Court Competition is here! By ICLA
Provincial Oral Rounds – 19 August to 2 September 2017
National Oral Rounds – 4 to 8 October 2017
This is the seventh year that learners from all secondary schools in South Africa have the opportunity to argue a human rights case in the Constitutional Court, before actual judges, as if they are lawyers representing actual clients. The 2017 fictional case, which the learners have to argue, concerns two issues: a) A school which wants to change its name from Jan Smuts High School to Shaka Zulu High School; and b) Should schools permit learners to wear dreadlocks, even when they are not worn for religious purposes? All learners who want to participate in this Competition are required to write two short essays – one defending the Applicant and one opposing the Applicant. No prior knowledge of the law is required, but mere common sense, the ability to think on one’s feet and oral advocacy skills. Learners from all backgrounds have won the competition in the past. In 2016, the winners of the National Schools Moot Court Competition represented SA at the International Moot Competition which was held in The Hague, Netherlands. There Team SA was crowned as the World Champions after beating Team USA. This highly educational and enjoyable Competition promotes awareness in schools about the Constitution and the values that it embodies, as many talented young people consider pursuing a career in law after participating.
Who may participate?
All secondary schools in South Africa are invited to enter a team of two learners (preferably one male and one female learner, however, this is not a requirement). Learners must be in Grade 10 or 11 in 2017.
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How to participate in the National Schools Moot Court Competition
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Each School must select a team of 2 learners who will make up the team.
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Teams must download the competition material, which includes: The Official 2017 Hypothetical Case and Resource Pack The Official 2017 Rules The Essay Cover Page and Registration Form The Essay Writing Guideline The Oral Pleading Guide (all of which will assist teams in their preparation).
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The team members must write 2 essays: one for the Applicant and one for the Respondent, in which they set out the opposing sides of the case. Each essay must be between two and four pages.
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Teams must complete and attach an official essay cover page to each essay and submit them to schoolsmoot@up.ac.za no later than 17:00 on 28 July 2017.
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Based on the essay results, the top ten teams from each province will be selected and invited to participate in that province’s Provincial Oral Round from 19 August to 2 September 2017.
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The four highest scoring teams from each province advance to the National Oral Round which will take place in Pretoria and Johannesburg from 4 to 8 October 2017.
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The 2016 winners were a combined team from MH Baloyi High School in Mabopane, Gauteng, and Harding High School in KwaZulu-Natal, respectively represented by teams Thembinkosi Msiza and Surprise Mahlalela and Aviwe Vilane and Emihle Majikija.
FINALS
The Final Oral Round takes place in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on 8 October 2017.
Finalists in the Final Oral Round stand a chance to represent South Africa at the International Moot Competition in The Netherlands, which takes place in January 2018.
Contact information Gift Kgomosotho Tel +27 (0)12 420 5883 Email schoolsmoot@up.ac.za Website www.schoolsmoot.co.za
‘ Do you know why this world is as bad as it is? It is because people think only about their own business, and won’t trouble themselves to stand up for the oppressed, nor bring the wrong-doers to light. My doctrine is this, that if we see cruelty or wrong that we have the power to stop, and do nothing, we make ourselves sharers in the guilt.’ ~ Anna Sewell from Black Beauty ~
Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU
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The Centre for Child Law was established in 1998 and is based in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria. The Centre contributes towards the establishment and promotion of the best interests of children in South Africa through litigation, advocacy, research and education. The Centre is registered as a Law Clinic and through strategic impact litigation aims to set legal precedent to improve and strengthen laws pertaining to children. www.centreforchildlaw.co.za
What’s in a name? Identity of children in criminal proceedings heads to court What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually. For each individual, one’s name is a strong signifier of identity. On 9 and 10 February 2017, the North Gauteng High Court considered how far the protection of identity for child victims, witnesses and offenders should extend. The case was brought by the Centre for Child Law, lawyers of Zephany Nurse who was kidnapped three days after her birth. Previously they went to the High Court to get an order to protect her identity. This occurred just before she turned 18. The lawyers were joined by other NGOs (non-governmental organisations) in a bid to have the current law brought in line with the Constitution. Zephany and the NGOs are opposed by 12 media houses, three of which are actively opposing the application. Zephany, now a teenager who was raised with a different name, testified in camera (unseen) in August 2016 for the State during sentencing of the woman who kidnapped and raised her. She does not want the public to know
her real name or be able to identify her, wanting a shot at living a normal life. Other children (victims, witnesses and offenders) also have an interest in the outcome of the case, as they too fear their anonymity evaporating when they turn 18. The Criminal Procedure Act currently provides automatic identity protection for child witnesses and offenders who are involved in criminal proceedings, although a judge may rule that certain identifying information may be made public. The NGOs argued that the term ‘child witness,’ should include child victims, while the media houses argue that this is making the category too broad. Another debate was whether the anonymity protection ends at 18 years or not. Experts explained that children face severe trauma and regression if they have to fear that they may be exposed by the media at any time. It would also affect their ability to rehabilitate and to obtain jobs as adults. The NGOs argue that if society wants child victims and offenders to grow up into functional adults, there should be an interest in their recovery or rehabilitation.
Professor Ann Skelton (Director of the Centre for Child Law at the University of Pretoria) The NGOs argue that while the media is welcome to tell the story of the crime involved, all they are prevented from doing is publishing the name or other identifying information about the child victim, witness or offender. Several of the media houses argued that the public has a right to know about criminal cases, including all the identifying information – they reason that names assist in selling stories, which are their core function. Judgment is awaited later this year.
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Natural and Agricultural Sciences
STATISTICS: an app for everything By Prof AndriĂŤtte Bekker
A LinkedIn survey in 2016 indicates that the number one skill that can get you hired in South Africa right now, is statistical analysis and data mining.
Statistics can be described as the science of extracting information from data.
Careercast.com rates 200 different careers and their survey indicates that the two best jobs available right now are that of a Data Scientist and that of a Statistician.
We use statistics every day to make sense of the world around us: from the friend suggestions offered by Facebook to the way that Apple Music recommends new music for you. Statistics is a vital part of modern life and business.
US News ranked Statisticians as #4 in the Best 100 jobs based on a combination of salary, job market, future growth, stress and work life balance.
Knowledge about statistics can increase the scope of possible jobs you could consider in practically any industry. If you are looking for an exciting career, this is it!
US News ranked Statisticians as #1 in the Best Business Jobs listing.
The Department of Statistics at the University of Pretoria The very first statistics department in South Africa was established at the University of Pretoria since 1939 and it remains the largest statistics department in the country. If you enjoy solving complex problems, a career in statistics will offer you a challenge and exciting career prospects!
A 2016 Fortune magazine article indicates that having a master’s degree in Biostatistics or in Statistics will ensure you of excellent employment with above average remuneration.
According to Forbes (2016) the best job to pursue is that of a Data Scientist.
Description of the programme You have a choice of two programmes and the route you choose will depend on the career path you desire for yourself. Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Mathematical Statistics
BSc (Hons) MSc PhD
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Mathematical Statistics
Statistics
BCom (Hons) MCom PhD
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Minimum requirements for 2018 Achievement level
Mathematical Statistics and Statistics programmes
Afrikaans or English NSC/ IEB
Mathematics
APS
HIGCSE
AS Level
A Level
NSC/ IEB
HIGCSE
AS Level
A Level
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3
C
C
6
2
B
B
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4
3
D
D
5
3
C
C
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3
C
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C
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3
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4
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E
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Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: BSc (Mathematical Statistics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
Note: Candidates, who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Mathematical Statistics), may be considered for the BSc – Extended programme for Mathematical Sciences. This programme takes place over a period of four years instead of the normal three years. This programme is only offered in English. The first year of study is presented at the Mamelodi Campus. Admission is subject to selection.
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
BCom (Statistics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
Note: Candidates, who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BCom (Statistics), may be considered for the BCom – Extended programme. This programme takes place over a period of four years instead of the normal three years. This programme is only offered in English. The first year of study is presented at the Mamelodi Campus. Admission is subject to selection.
“If you think that statistics has nothing to say about what you do, or how you could do it better, then you are either wrong or in need of a more interesting job.” ~ Stephen Sen ~ Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) certification Undergraduate and honours students in Statistics and Mathematical Statistics can now obtain an SAS certification. SAS is an international statistical software developer (www.sas.com/en_us/ software/analytis/stat.html). SAS offers four certificates to students: Introduction to statistical learning Statistical learning Introduction to big data analytics Big data analytics
“Data is the sword of the 21st century; and those who wield it well, the Samurai.” ~ Jonathan Rosenberg ~
PhD programme with McMaster University in Canada A brand new joint PhD programme has been pioneered between UP and McMaster University, Canada. This will enable our students to study, work and network with students and staff at McMaster and with other experts in the field of statistics.
The Statistics Industry HUB in our Department The HUB brings master’s students and industry partners together through exciting study opportunities. Join a vibrant HUB community and experience statistics used to compile life insurance products; statistics used to recommend fashion items online; statistics used to detect fraudulent credit card transactions; and many more. Select one of many research topics, and start building your statistics career while you’re a student.
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“Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary a qualification for efficient citizenship, as the ability to read and write.” ~ HG Wells ~ Achievers in the Department of Statistics
Qualitative Analyst, Amelia van Schalkwyk is the SAS Student Ambassador at the 2017 SAS Global Forum Conference in Orlando, USA.
Quintine Mkhondo started his studies at UP at the age of 15 and is currently an Honours student in Mathematical Statistics.
Kevin Yoo is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal Award at UP.
Sphiwe Mphuthi is a finalist in the Nedbank and Old Mutual budget speech competition (www.budgetspeechcompetition.co.za).
Brenda Omachar was a 2015 winner of the postgraduate competition of the ISI World Statistics Congress in Rio de Janeiro.
Johan Ferreira was one of the Mail and Guardian’s 200 Young South African’s in 2016. He was also invited to attend the G20 Youth Summit in Germany.
Prof Mohammad Arashi was recently awarded the Behboodian Award for statisticians younger than 40 years of age by the Iranian Statistical Society.
Janet van Niekerk is the youngest PhD graduate in the Department of Statistics at UP.
Iketle Maharela is the 2015 winner of a Women in Science Award from the Department of Science and Technology.
Thea Corbett and Christine Kraamwinkel are both UP Laureate Award winners for their teaching excellence and innovation.
YOUR FUTURE
YOU
Statistics
“Make Statistics YOUR future, because Statistics IS the future.” – Prof Andriëtte Bekker Head of the Department of Statistics Contact information Email departmentstats@up.ac.za Website www.up.ac.za/statistics
Young alumni have their say “I build statistical models to help banks make sound decisions about who they grant loans to and whether a customer can actually afford the credit they are applying for. Statistics is a thrilling field with so many applications in every industry. Statistics helps to answer questions. Statistics is a rare skill that is highly sought after in the workplace.” Buwang Mokuele (Decision Analyst)
“People across the globe need statistical skills. Statistics is everywhere and relates to everyday life in countless ways. News, information exchanges, interactions and events involve statistics. I am grateful to be a statistician!” Seite Makgai (Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at UP)
“As a lecturer, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience in statistics with new students. I also enjoy developing new theories in Mathematical Statistics.” Vusi Bilankulu (Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at UP)
‘ For artists, scientists, inventors, school children, and the rest of us, intrinsic motivation, the drive to do something because it is interesting, challenging and absorbing, is essential for high levels of creativity.’ ~ Daniel H Pink ~
PhD Chemie-student gekies om 67ste Nobelpryswennersbyeenkoms by te woon Frederick Malan, ’n finalejaar-PhDstudent in die Departement Chemie, is een van net vyf Suid-Afrikaanse nagraadse studente wat gekies is om die 67ste Nobelpryswennersbyeenkoms van 25 tot 30 Junie 2017 in Lindau, Duitsland, by te woon.
Frederick Malan
“Ek is baie opgewonde om hierdie gesogte internasionale wetenskapsforum by te woon en van die wêreld se toonaangewende en mees gerespekteerde navorsers op
die gebied van chemie te ontmoet. Ongeveer 400 studente sal die geleentheid bywoon.” Frederik het ’n UP Nagraadse Reistoekenning na die Universiteit van Bern, en NRF-innovasiebeurse vir sy honneurs-, meesters- en PhD-studie verwerf. Hy het ook ’n UJ-Volgende Generasie-studiebeurs vir sy MSc en die Merck-toekenning vir beste derdejaarstudent in Chemie ontvang.
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The little Faculty with a big heart By Thabiso Thoka
The University of Pretoria is one of the best universities in the country and this in itself makes it worthwhile to come and study here. For those lucky enough to gain admission, Theology is a unique Faculty on Campus. The staff includes well-known researchers and theologians, guaranteeing a quality education. Our staff are warm and helpful and have a great sense of humour. The student committee of the Faculty of Theology (ie House Theology), plays an instrumental role in helping students find their way on Campus and learning the rhythms of academic life. Our mission is to help all new students integrate with ease. The Faculty of Theology is serious about the field of biblical studies, but there are so many activities that students can participate in, from sport to braai parties to the highlight of the year, our annual gala dinner. We have had a pizza day and first-year orientation events filled with games and prizes and a Valentine’s Day celebration, where every student received something sweet to eat. There is an uplifting atmosphere in this Faculty.
“ House Theology has helped me in terms of transitioning from high school to tertiary education. They are very different environments. Once I was through the process, I was fine – and they bought us chocolate!” (First-year student, Kwena Sehata)
Theology is not only for preachers and ministers, but for everyone who loves history and is interested in learning more about the Christian Scriptures. There is a focus on critical and analytical thinking and on high class learning. There are numerous opportunities for social interaction too.
Come and join us!
House Theology
www.up.ac.za/theology
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Theology
“ The House Theology members are very friendly and approachable people. They are always willing to help and give advice when needed. They’ve made the first year of university an enjoyable experience.” (First-year student, Sebabatso Morifi)
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Top Heading Veeartsenykunde
Carisa Venter
se ongelooflike reis Hoe dikwels gebeur dit nie dat ons iemand ontmoet en verbystap, net om daarna iets uit te vind wat ons stom laat stilstaan nie? Daar is studente by Tuks wat deur die lewe gekarnuffel word; studente wat uitdagings die hoof moet bied waarvan ons niks weet nie; studente wat ons inspireer omdat hulle “overcomers” is. Een van hulle is Carisa Venter, ‘n jong vrou wat by Hoërskool Overvaal in Vereeniging gematrikuleer het.
Carisa Venter
“Ek het beide MBChB en BVSc – Baccalaureus in Veeartsenykunde oorweeg. Vier jaar later weet ek dat BVSc die perfekte keuse was! BVSc is ‘n intensiewe en uitdagende graadprogram; dit verg baie leerwerk en die werkslading en tempo is hoog, maar dit is geweldig interessant en die blootstelling wat ons kry is ongelooflik.”
Die lewe ruk my tot stilstand
“Die personeel by Onderstepoort is uiters kundig en altyd ondersteunend. Ek geniet veral die praktiese geleenthede want dit stel my in staat om die akademiese grondslag wat ek reeds ontvang het, te integreer.”
Met die ondersteuning van almal by Onderstepoort kon ek die jaar suksesvol voltooi, al moes ek mondelinge-eksamens tussen my behandelings doen. Einde 2016 het epileptiese aanvalle dinge vir my baie
“In my eerstejaar is ‘n gewas in my breinstam gevind nadat ek in ‘n koma was vir twee weke. Daar was komplikasies na die operasie en ek moes chemoterapie ontvang. Dit het veroorsaak dat ek my studies moes staak. Toe ek in remissie gaan, het ek my eerstejaar oorgedoen. In Augustus van my tweedejaar het die kanker teruggekom. ‘n Dokter van die VSA is ingevlieg om met die operasie te assisteer. Hy kon nie die hele gewas verwyder nie. Ek het 45 bestralings ontvang en vir drie maande chemoterapie ondergaan.
moeilik gemaak, maar ek is nou in my vierdejaar en ek weet dat daar nie ‘n beter fakulteit as die Fakulteit Veeartensykunde op Onderstepoort is nie! Ek is dank verskuldig aan die Dekaan, Prof Darrell Abernethy; Me René Perridge; Prof Roy Meintjes en Prof John Soley. Die diagnose was vir my familie en vriende ‘n skok. Ons het baie saam gelag en gehuil. My vriendin, Chanelle Venter, het ook ure by my in die hospitaal gesit sodat ons saam kon studeer. My hart is so vol dankbaarheid vir elkeen se ondersteuning en bystand. Kanker het my lewe verander. Dit het my laat besef dat ek onnodig stres oor toetse en eksamens, maar daar is dinge veel erger as dit in die lewe. My grootste uitdaging is om gebalanseerd te lewe. Ek probeer om positief te wees oor my gesondheid en nie met elke hoofpyn die ergste te verwag nie.”
Minimum vereistes vir 2018 Prestasievlak
Program
Engels
Wiskunde
NSS/ ASHIGCSE IEB Level BVSc – Baccalaureus in Veeartsenykunde [6 jaar] Sluitingsdatum: 31 Mei
5
3
C
ALevel
C
NSS/ ASHIGCSE IEB Level
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3
C
Lewenswetenskappe ALevel
C
NSS/ ASHIGCSE IEB Level
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ALevel
Fisiese Wetenskap NSS/ ASHIGCSE IEB Level
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3
C
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ALevel
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Die NBT is nie meer ‘n verpligte komponent van die keuringsproses vir die BVSc-graad nie, maar die Toegevoegdewaarde-vraelys bly ‘n verpligte komponent van die keuringsproses. Beroepe: Veeartse in ‘n privaat praktyk, navorsing, akademie of staatsveeartsenydienste. Veeartse kan ook op die volgende terreine werk: diagnostiese laboratoriums, veterinêre openbare gesondheid (melk- en vleishigiëne, beheer van die oordrag van siektes), tegniese dienste, navorsing en produkontwikkeling in farmaseutiese en voedselbedrywe, konsultasie, laboratoriumdierbestuur, natuurlewebestuur, pluimvee- en varkproduksie en dierewelsyn.
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Veeartsenykunde Wat GradStar vir my beteken het Ek het ingeskryf vir GradStar en is gekeur as een van die Top 100 studente. Die blootselling was fantasties, omdat dit ons ‘n kykie in die werklikheid van ‘n werksomgewing gegee het. Ek het nou ook ‘n beter begrip van die vereiste professionele hoedanighede wat ek moet bemeester om my plek eendag in die werksplek vol te staan.
My toekomsdrome As ek kwalifeer, is dit vir my belangrik om eers ervaring in ‘n privaatpraktyk op te doen, maar ek sal dit ook geniet om by Onderstepoort navorsing te doen. Ek geniet dit baie om saam met wildsveeartse te werk. My langtermyn droom is om by een van Suid Afrika se nasionale parke te werk.
Ek en Chanelle Venter op 10 Februarie 2016, die dag waarop ek my tweedejaarseksamen suskesvol voltooi het.
“As jy iets baie graag wil bereik, moenie toelaat dat die lewe, of omstandigehede jou terughou nie. Werk harder as dit nodig is en jy sal beloon word. Dit mag dalk langer neem, maar jy sal uiteindelik jou doelwit bereik.”
Veterinary Science Value-added Questionnaire The Veterinary Science Value-added Questionnaire is used by the Faculty of Veterinary Science to determine a prospective student’s veterinary profile. The four main components we look at are: Animal exposure (candidates indicate their exposure to specific animals.) A balanced lifestyle, leadership positions held as well as participation in sports, culture, religious activities and a sense of adventure. Animal experience (candidates are asked to reflect on aspects such as an animal being killed for humane purposes; an animal being slaughtered or an animal giving birth).
Veterinary career shadowing (candidates accompany a veterinarian and observe procedures; participation in community service at animal welfare organisations.) Completing the Veterinary Science Value-added Questionnaire is compulsory for the BVSc – Bachelor of Veterinary Science and the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programmes. See page 38 for more information on the Value-added Questionnaire. Contact information Email vetug@up.ac.za
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Day Houses @ UP
What are Day Houses? Day Houses are multi-faceted structures within student life. Day Houses function on all campuses of the University of Pretoria and they have lovely communal areas where members can meet. Day Houses resort under the Student Development Division of the Department of Student Affairs. Day Houses expose their members to leadership, support and development opportunities.
By Juan-Pierre van der Walt
Who are Day Houses for?
The four Day Houses at Tuks are:
Students who do not reside in a UP residence are day students and these are the students we encourage to become members of a Day House. A small annual membership fee is payable.
Vividus Men Vividus Ladies Luminous (mixed Day House) Docenda (mixed Day House)
The benefits of joining a Day House Day Houses promote an active student life aimed at the holistic development of students and members are encouraged to partake in a wide range of activities that form part of organised student life at Tuks. Day House students can participate in a range of activities offered. Day Houses allow members to participate in a range of cultural activities, which include: 1nSync, Serrie, Serenade, the residence Sports Leagues, RAG and other social activities with the residences and other Day Houses. Day Houses have communal spaces where members can socialise; spend free time; relax; discuss and debate current topics; and obtain support when facing academic or other
challenges. The academic support systems are strong. Day House members actively participate in the STARS Mentorship Programme and they are involved in academic tutoring and in peer mentorship programmes. Day Houses do not provide accommodation or meals, but they do provide support and guidance to students. First-year students find their feet on campus faster and senior students receive the guidance they need to ensure that they complete their studies in the prescribed duration for their programmes. Day Houses are multi-faceted structures which expose their members to leadership and
development opportunities and students are encouraged to become involved in various endeavours. Day Houses prepare students for employment after graduation. Contact information Juan-Pierre van der Walt Programme and Training Coordinator Student Leadership Support Tel +27 (0)12 420 6560 Mobile +27 (0)73 865 4427 Email juan.pvdwalt@gmail.com Day Houses contact information www.up.ac.za/vividus-men www.up.ac.za/vividus-ladies www.up.ac.za/luminous www.up.ac.za/Docendo
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Onderstepoort Residence By Nicola Nieuwenhuis (Chairperson 2017)
Veterinary education in South Africa started in 1920 and the current Faculty of Veterinary Science is located on the Onderstepoort Campus of the University of Pretoria. The first residence, known as Old Res, was built in 1924 and housed 42 male students. Today we house over 650 veterinary science and veterinary nursing students and this includes undergraduate, postgraduate and foreign exchange students. Soon after you arrive, you become part of the Onderstepoort family and will be welcomed by our two resident goat mascots, Klippies and Cola. Students participate in several TuksRes activities, but will have the opportunity to also participate in activities of other clubs such as: The Diving Club The Adventure Racing Club The Rock Climbing Club The Production Animal Society The Symposium Committee (SYMCO) Vet Books for Africa The Riding Club Our rugby team played in the final of the Varsity Cup League in 2014. The ladies’ soccer team are the reigning champions and they have held the title for three years. In 2014 and 2015 our hockey team were the champions; and our men’s cricket team played in the finals last season. At Onderstepoort we are passionate about community engagement. Our two main projects are (1) tutoring
children at Onderstepoort Primary School and (2) the Veterinary Student Community Outreach (VETSCO), which focuses on outreach programmes in the community involving animal health. In terms of culture, we participate in the Men’s and Ladies’ Serenade and we also have two other unique events annually: The Dean’s Cultural Variety Show – where all performers are studying in our Faculty. Every year we are stunned by the talents of our class mates. The Annual Art Exhibition, which showcases the art produced by students and is followed by a wine and cheese evening. Our RAG (Reach Out and Give) Committee holds the record for raising the most money for RAG. Our committee chooses a beneficiary every year and in 2015, R70 000 was donated to CVC Clinics, which vaccinate and sterilise animals in poverty-stricken areas. Last year, the RAG Committee raised an astounding amount of R100 000 for CROW (the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife). The admission requirements for programmes in the Faculty of Veterinary Science are high, but it is because we are serious about academic achievement. The support available through our academic mentorship programme equips and enables our students to excel.
You will have ample opportunities to participate in cultural, sporting and other activities to ensure that you have a healthy balance with your academic programme.
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Culture
Department of
UP Arts The Department of UP Arts manages and curates vast art and heritage collections and provides teaching and learning support to academics and students. The University of Pretoria Museum collections include South African and European art, ceramic, sculptures and archaeological items. In the Old Arts Building we showcase the World of Ceramics from China, Japan, The Netherlands, Germany, France and Spain. There is also South American prehistoric ceramics and Iranian handicraft. Visit the revamped Van Tilburg Art Gallery, the Mapungubwe Gold Gallery, and our new gallery, Letsopa, which means clay in Sepedi. In it we showcase K2 and Mapungubwe ceramics alongside a selection of ethnographic and historical ceramics. The art gallery behind the Merensky Library features works by Edoardo Villa, Anton van Wouw and many contemporary South African sculptors. UP Arts Production Logistics offers a variety of productions, exhibitions and events which are hosted at the Masker and the Lier Theatre and they also have access to a fully equipped costume wardrobe and décor workshop. The Production Office offers interactive and on-going support to the Departments of Drama, Music and Visual Arts. They also oversee the design and construction of sets and décor, the design and manufacturing of costumes and props and technical management, design and coordination. The UP Arts Wardrobe provides costumes and props for productions staged by academic departments and external clients. The Wardrobe also hires out costumes and props to the general public. The UP Arts Décor Workshop provides sets and décor to productions and they also hires out set pieces to the general public.
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Culture
The University Of Pretoria (Tuks) Camerata Tuks Camerata celebrated its 48th anniversary in 2016 and has received many national and international accolades. These 81 fulltime students are in a class of their own! Interestingly only eight choir members study music. There are more engineering students than any other discipline in Camerata!
The University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra Both the University of Pretoria Symphony Orchestra (UPSO) and Symphonic Winds (UPSW) present a platform of cultural expression that is unique and both ensembles showcase their unique repertoire at every opportunity given to them. A concert hall performance is an ever-changing experience for the listener and every performance is a stimulating and emotionally charged event, because their fans adore their music. We have the finest soloists, instrumentalists, and singers who are consummate professionals and every performance gives them invaluable knowledge and experience of symphonic and ensemble playing. The orchestra and wind band also participate in outreach programmes in and around Pretoria to raise funds and to raise awareness of social issues. They offer their services to nurseries, primary and high schools as well as non-profit organisations.
University Of Pretoria Ovuwa UP Ovuwa Cultural Ensemble is a cultural and skills development ensemble that was started in 1998 to develop, educate, nurture and inspire students through arts and culture. UP Ovuwa develops the professional skills of their members and empowers them with artistic proficiency and etiquette. They perform a repertoire of African dances and songs accompanied by various indigenous percussive instruments. They also do outreach programmes aimed at promoting arts and culture in the greater Tshwane area. UP Ovuwa collaborates with UMoja and the Soweto Gospel Choir and they performed at a folk music festival in Peru in 2011. In 2012, as part of a cultural exchange initiative with the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, USA, UP Ovuwa participated in a cultural exchange tour to the United States. In September 2015, 22 of the ensemble members travelled to the United States for a second Cultural Exchange Tour.
The choir has toured to Germany, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Kenya, America, Australia, Poland and Latvia and they perform a variety of genres and styles.
Tuks Camerata has been invited to perform at the 2017 11th World Choral Symposium on Choral Music to be held in Barcelona, Spain. Potential choristers can arrange for an audition by sending an email to info@tukscamerata.co.za.
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