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faculty news

Going from strength to strength: 2 Petrus Lombard 2 Setlogane Manchidi 3 The Recruitment and JuniorTukkie initiative

31 Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

News 5 7 8 9

The Javett Art Centre UP School Leaders Conference MACE and SA Publication Forum awards Resounding success for #ChooseUP event

juniortukkie 12 Know your UP libraries 14 UP mentors help SA learners’ Springbot team 15 Double your entertainment with the VukaUP Loyalty Programme

INSPIRATION

19 A powerful principle is to assume positive intent 20 The road to success is often obscure and challenging 21 Xander Juhl-Jürgens experiences biodiversity in Madagascar 24 Good communication skills are important at university

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25 Conradie dreams of representing SA at the 2020 Olympics 26 Tuks archer qualifies for Youth Olympic Games 28 Maimane is a real perfectionist with a golf club in hand 29 Young Mamelodi archers can’t wait to hone their skills

35 Economic and Management Sciences 39 Law 41 Health Sciences 43 Natural and Agricultural Sciences 45 Veterinary Science 47 Humanities 49 Education 52 Theology and Religion

CULTURE 53 Medical residences make a clean sweep at UP A Capella 2018 54 Curelitzia is UP A Capella Female Winners 2018 55 Tuks Bophelong is UP A Capella mixed residence winners

Residences at up 56 University of Pretoria changes some residence names 57 House Khutso: House of ladies with personality! 58 The Tower: Hillcrest Campus

‘What you think, you become; What you feel, you attract; What you imagine, you can create.’

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JuniorTukkie goes from strength to strength Reflecting on my life and the road I travelled through the years, I realised that I’ve had to deal with many difficulties. The truth is, we all face challenges, but it is the way we choose to deal with them that makes the difference. Accept what has happened, don’t blame others, find a solution and continue pursuing your dreams. The pursuit of dreams is an essential contributor to a successful life. If you want to go from strength to strength, you have to have dreams and must be prepared to work hard to fulfil them. Never stop adding dreams to your list—whatever they are, they are important and give purpose to your life, so make time to work towards realising them. At this point I have fulfilled most of my dreams, which inspired me to persevere and work hard at my studies. From being an average learner in matric to obtaining a PhD in September this year, I was able to balance work, studies and time spent with my family.

I have been involved in the JuniorTukkie initiative for more than 10 years and it is extremely gratifying to see that the project is going from strength to strength. The expansion of the JT initiative, which includes, for example, the JuniorTukkie Academy, the JuniorTukkie Outreach Programme in eight provinces in South Africa, the VukaUP Loyalty Programme and the JuniorTukkie APP, makes it possible for us to reach even more prospective students and to help them to realise their dreams. Reaching the top is never easy—you have to take it one step at a time. Start climbing your Everest now!

With hard work, dedication, perseverance and belief in yourself, you will get there. Every one of us will have a story to tell when we are older. Will yours be an interesting story about dreams that were realised? While you write your story, do not forget to update your dream list. Believe in yourself, care for and help other people, but above all, think outside the box and make your story exceptional. Dr Petrus Lombard Project Manager: JuniorTukkie

Going from strength to strength Reflecting on the theme ’Going from strength to strength’, prompted me to recall many difficult conversations I’ve had over the past couple of months with colleagues, family, friends and mentees who had recently experienced what they consider to be serious life setbacks. Many of those who talked about their challenges—be it academic, health-related or economic in nature—felt helpless and disempowered. I have no doubt that there are many others out there who feel the same. This message is for you. I would like you to appeal to your inner strength to navigate this phase of your life. In my view, strength comes from understanding that whatever storm you are facing now, it is highly probable that many other people are dealing with tougher challenges. We need to recognise that no matter how long a storm rages, it will end. It never rains forever. A wise person once remarked: ‘Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.’ My intention is not to belittle your current challenges, but to encourage you to actively explore constructive ways of dealing and coping with them. Life happens and it is made up of both good and bad experiences. It is like a pendulum that swings between sickness and health, happiness and sadness or

success and failure. You are given this life because you are strong enough to live it. It will be tough at times, but the way you respond will determine whether you will be stronger or weaker when you emerge on the other side. Challenging experiences help us to grow and are great opportunities for the development of important life skills. Note though that it is not enough to just believe that you are strong enough and hope that the problem will go away. Hope is no strategy—you need to apply your inner strength, get up and seek help in whatever shape or form and face the challenge head on. What I am asking of you is to take charge of all the roads in the journey called life by speaking up, seeking help and acting on constructive input.

In the process, do not forget to listen to your inner voice, as it often reminds you of the difference between right and wrong or confidence and arrogance. Most importantly, this inner voice has the power to remind you of your great potential and strength at moments when you doubt your abilities. I wish you wisdom as you make sense of your challenges and the road ahead. Remain positive and grow from strength to strength. Yours truly Setlogane Manchidi Head: Investec Corporate Social Investment

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The Recruitment and JuniorTukkie initiative goes from strength to strength By Petrus Lombard

Projects of the JuniorTukkie Student Ambassadorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society (JTSAS) JT 40 hours of community service Touching lives by inspiring future leaders Mandela Day outreaches VukaUP Loyalty Programme JT Alumni project Assistance in the JT Office International Enrichment Programme

NEW (2018) initiatives

ChooseUP information event VukaUP Loyalty Programme

JuniorTukkie/ Faculty open days

Faculty of Veterinary Science Faculty of Health Sciences

14 years

The JuniorTukkie initiative started in 2004 and is still going from strength to strength after 14 years.

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In 2004 the JuniorTukkie Club had two members. Today more than 5 384 Grade 9 to 12 learners as well as first- to final-year students are JuniorTukkie members.

1 819

To date, 12 Grade 11 Empowerment Weeks (supported by Investec) have been hosted by the JuniorTukkie Office. 1 819 learners have attended the Empowerment Weeks.

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The JuniorTukkie Office has also hosted ten Grade 12 Preparation Conferences, also supported by Investec. 1 800 learners have attended the Preparation Conferences.

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Ten Grade 11 Top Achieverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functions were held with a staggering attendance of 7 520 learners.

2 390

Our third Grade 9 Information Session was attended by 650 learners and their parents which brings the total to 2 390 learners over the three years.

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Three UP School Leaders Conferences were hosted from 2016 and were attended by 200 head boys and head girls. JT APP users (Android: 7 539, Apple: 5 880)

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JuniorTukkie partnerships in years

2 Kudomesa

Kutlwanong ProMaths

Become a Vet

Dimension Data

Sci-Enza

9 Investec

Recruitment and JuniorTukkie in numbers

SpecSavers

Roarrr Adventures

12 Lectorsa

In 2018, a total of 700 high schools nationally and in SADC countries will be visited by UP student advisors. In 2018, twenty eight Grade 10 to 12 Information Sessions were hosted in 8 provinces; they were attended by 30 000 learners. The Lectorsa online reading development programme has issued 2 660 programmes from 2008 to 2018. SpecSavers have tested 2 591 Grade 11 learners’ eyesight, and between 40% and 50% of these learners received spectacles free of charge. In 2018, 102 learners of the 168 learners tested, received spectacles. The JT website, www.up.ac.za/ juniortukkie has had 86 209 total page views since the launch of the new website two years ago. The JT magazine was started in 2006 and today 30 magazines have been published. The JT magazine has received numerous merit awards. (Refer to page 8). The Grade 11 Summer School and Grade 12 Winter School live streaming project started in 2017.

Annual JuniorTukkie bursaries and the achievements of our JT students

More impressive statistics Other projects in which the JuniorTukkie team is involved, include the following:

6 years

of e-learning programmes for Mathematics, Calculus Mathematics and Physical Science

8 years

of Proverto study guides for seven different subjects

9 years

of EBIT weeks (Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology; two EBIT Weeks per annum)

4 years 3 SRC members 1 year

of JT Student Ambassador’s Society programme JT Student Ambassador’s Society members served as members of the University of Pretoria’s Student Representative Council (SRC) for the 2017/18 term of International Enrichment Programme in Lesotho and Mozambique

At the Grade 12 Preparation Conference, three learners won a bursary to the value of R30 000 each in a lucky draw. 39 Grade 11 Empowerment Week bursaries, to the value of R15 000 each, were awarded.

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A fantastic new development in Pretoria! The Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria, opening in 2019 By Prof Annél van Aswegen | Photos by Alet Pretorius, courtesy of the Javett Foundation

A dream shared by the Javett Foundation and the University of Pretoria (UP), both passionate about art and education, led to the establishment of the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria (the Javett-UP) where the creativity of the African continent will be showcased. Africa is home to some the world’s ancient records of artistic expression and it is therefore fitting to create a space in which the art of Africa will be housed, preserved, displayed, promoted, celebrated, discussed and enjoyed by art lovers and the public at large.

The Javett-UP creates a space where everyone is welcome; a space where young and old can engage with works of art, with artists and with each other. Patron of the arts and founding member of the Javett Foundation, a philanthropic foundation focusing on art, education and social investment, Mr Michael Javett has invested heavily in promoting creative expression on our continent. His dream of having a permanent home for the Javett family’s extensive collection of 20th century South African art, which would also

serve an educational purpose, aligned well with UP’s long-standing investment in promoting the arts. When these two parties were introduced by art expert, the late Stefan Welz, a partnership was born which resulted in the Javett-UP, a unique art and cultural hub on the African continent. A generous donation from the Javett Foundation and investment by UP enabled the initiative, which was approved by the University Council in 2013. The construction of the building on the University’s campus in Hatfield commenced in 2016. The Javett Foundation has committed to further annual donations over the next decade to support the Centre’s financial viability, and further fundraising to this end remains a priority.

The Javett-UP, which will be easily accessible and open to the public, will be managed by an independent trust founded by UP for this purpose and registered as a public benefit organisation, namely the Art Centre Foundation, through their board of trustees. The trustees appointed Christopher Till as the founding Director of the Javett-UP.

In addition to the Javett collection, the Centre will display a selection of the the Mapungubwe gold artefacts which form part of a collection under the stewardship of UP, in a beautiful purpose-built space. The Javett-UP can draw on UP’s own extensive collections and will present visiting local and international exhibitions representing the wide breadth, range and depth of the art of Africa. The opening exhibition will showcase iconic works by South African artists drawn from private and public collections across the country. The building was designed by (Pieter) Matthews and Associates architects, and AECOM are the constructing engineers erecting this landmark building. Pieter Mathews is a UP alumnus.

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News When completed, the Javett-UP will have several exhibition and event spaces, one of which will be on a bridge, which spans Lynwood Road, joining the University’s Hatfield and South Campuses. The Centre will include an art conservation studio, an auditorium, open public spaces and a destination restaurant open to the public and will have ample parking. The official opening in 2019 will be celebrated at various gala events. One of the characteristics of the JavettUP is that its facilities and resources will be available to the University to strengthen its teaching, learning, research and community outreach activities. This means that it will be a place not only for enjoying art, but also for learning about it, for researching it, and for acquiring and sharing art conservation and restoration skills. A brand new student gallery for student exhibitions in visual arts, architecture and other disciplines, which is also suitable for science or career fairs and similar events, forms part of the Javett-UP complex. Students in subSaharan Africa’s first Master’s degree in the Conservation of Tangible Heritage, which will be on offer at UP from 2019, will do practical work in the Centre’s conservation studio.

Researching the art of Africa lies at the very heart of the work of the Javett-UP and the Centre will mount exhibitions supporting research projects across disciplines. It will welcome visiting academics and artists-in-residence from Africa and beyond to help build our understanding of the art of Africa. And the Javett-UP is deeply invested in working with communities; in giving people access to the treasures it holds; and in working with communities to encourage creativity. Christopher Till, current Director of the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, is the founding Director of the Javett-UP. He is a graduate in Fine Arts of Rhodes University and has served as Director of the National Gallery in Zimbabwe, the Johannesburg Art Gallery and as Director of Culture for the City of Johannesburg. He is the principal driver in the development of the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal with its new museum and renowned sculpture of Mr Mandela by Marco Cianfanelli.

Town Triennial Organising Committee. He has been involved in the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the Standard Bank Young Artist Award, the Sasol New Signatures Award and in the Valparaiso, São Paulo, Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Venice Biennales.

‘The Javett-UP will ultimately have a footprint both on the campus of the University of Pretoria and in the city of Pretoria itself. A term has been coined to describe this symbiotic relationship: The Javett-UP aims to link town and gown.’ – Director, Christopher Till

Christopher is a founding board member of the International Council of Museums Fine Art Committee and a member of the International Committee for Exhibitions and Exchange and Chairman of the Cape

‘It is imperative that as a country we continue to invest in our artists and in education initiatives, even while we find ways of improving access to a quality education for all. We thank the Javett Foundation for its generous support for the Javett-UP, and for sharing with us our determination to give the students of this university, the people of this city, country and continent and, indeed, the people of the world, this facility.’ (Prof Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria)

Contact information Tel +27 (0)12 420 5697 | Email connect@javettup.art | Website www.javettup.art The Javett Art Centre at UP | #MyAfricaOurArt

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UP hosts 74 high school head prefects at three-day Conference The Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA) at the University of Pretoria was proud to host 74 Grade 11 learners at the third annual UP School Leaders Conference. The learners have all been chosen as head prefects for the 2019 school year, and came from schools across Gauteng and other provinces for three days of coaching and training by UP experts. The Conference aims to help learners in their roles as future leaders of their schools, and potentially of their country. ‘The main objective of the Conference was to prepare these newly elected leaders for the challenges they may face,’ says Dr Pieter Clase, Senior Assistant Director: Recruitment in UP’s Department of Enrolment and Student Administration. ‘The programme comprised presentations and interactive sessions that were interesting, relevant and informative.’ The Conference took place from Friday 5 October to Sunday 7 October, kicking off with a warm welcome from UP staff when the learners arrived at the registration venue on the Hatfield Campus. After a tour of the Hatfield Campus, Conference delegates were transported to the Kwalata Lodge in the Dinokeng Nature Reserve. After settling in, it was time for icebreakers, followed by informative talks on UP’s admission requirements, as well as a talk on leadership from Kiaan van Vuuren, who attended the UP School Leaders Conference in 2016 and is currently a first-year BA student at UP. Malique Ukena, who attended the Conference in 2017, used well-known artists’ lyrics to deliver an interesting talk about leadership. Saturday’s activities included a game drive, a session with Laughter Coach Bronwyn Kilroe, a talk on leadership from Prof Ronny Webber-Youngman, Head of UP’s Department of Mining Engineering, and physical problemsolving activities facilitated by Kwalata Lodge employees. Cecily Carmona led a session on the correct etiquette to follow during official meetings, which

will come in handy for these future head prefects in their roles as chairpersons of leadership meetings at their respective schools. Wallace Isaacs, Deputy Director at DESA, used controversial questions to challenge the group in a fun way in his session ‘Get out of your comfort zone’. Keynote speaker Prof Tiaan de Jager, Dean of UP’s Faculty of Health Sciences, delivered an inspiring address on preparing adequately for the demands of the tertiary education environment. During his speech, Prof De Jager announced that four bursaries to the value of R10 000 each were up for grabs that night in a lucky draw for learners planning to enrol for programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2020. On the last day of the Conference, Wallace Isaacs led an open discussion on various topics, which gave learners the opportunity to air their views on current controversial issues. Parents then joined their children for the last session on the topic ‘Parent or Pal’, in which parents

Leaders participate in physical problem-solving activities

received valuable hints on parenting, and how to support their children in their leadership roles. Along with leadership tips, the Conference also provides a space for learners to network with peers currently going through many of the same experiences. Thanking the organisers for the opportunity, one of the learners said,

‘This was one of the best leadership camps I have ever attended. I learnt so much about myself and how to improve as a leader. This was a lifechanging experience that I will never forget. I also made friends that I know will last forever.’

UP School Leaders Conference 2018 delegates

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What the Recruitment Division and the JT Office have won at MACE (Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Higher Education) and at the SA Publication Forum

MACE MACE – October 2008 Excellence Award in the category Campaigns: School Recruitment MACE – October 2009 Excellence Award in the category Campaigns: School Recruitment MACE – October 2011 Excellence Award in the category Campaigns: Social Responsibility: JT Empowerment Week. MACE – October 2012 Excellence Award in the category Campaigns: Student Communication MACE – November 2014 Excellence Award in the category Integrated Campaigns (Social Responsibility): Community-based Module(JCP)/JT project with the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology) Merit Award in the category Publications (External): The Undergraduate study programme information 2015 school poster. Merit Award in the category Printed Publications (External): The JuniorTukkie Magazine Excellence Award in the category Integrated Campaigns, Social Responsibility and Citizenship Development Merit Award in the category Printed Publications (External): Grade 10 subject choices brochure MACE – November 2016 Gold Award of Excellence in the category Media (Mobile Apps): JuniorTukkie App A Merit Award in the category Printed External Magazines and other printed media: The JuniorTukkie Magazine (May 2016 edition) A Merit Award for the category Integrated Public Relations Campaign: The Information Session for Grade 9 learners and their parents MACE – November 2017: Platinum Award of Excellence in the category Mobile Apps: JuniorTukkie App Gold Award of Excellence in the category Student Recruitment Campaigns: 2016 UP School Leaders Conference

THE SA PUBLICATION FORUM SA Publication Forum Competition (October 2015): Finalist Merit Award in the category External Magazines: The JuniorTukkie Magazine (May 2015 edition) Merit Award for Excellence in Design: JT Magazine (May 2015 edition) Merit Award for Excellence in Writing: JT Magazine Merit Award for Excellence in Communication: JT Magazine Merit Award in the category Most Improved Publication: JT Magazine (May 2015 edition) Merit Award for Excellence in Design: JT Celebration issue (November 2014) Merit Award for Writing and Communication: JT Celebration issue (November 2014) Second Runner-up in the category One Off Publication: Grade 10 subject choices brochure 2015 Merit Award for Excellence in Design: Grade 10 subject choices brochure 2015 Merit Award for Excellence in Writing and Communication: Grade 10 subject choices brochure 2015 SA Publication Forum Competition (September 2016): Finalist Merit Award in the category Best External Magazine: The JuniorTukkie Magazine SA Publication Forum Competition (October 2017): Merit Award in the category Best Communication Innovation: The JuniorTukkie App Finalist Merit Award in the category Editor of the Year: Anthea Pretorius Finalist Merit Award in the category Best External Magazine Category B: The JuniorTukkie Magazine (November 2016 and May 2017 edition) Merit Award for Excellence in Writing and Communication: The JuniorTukkie Magazine (November 2016 and May 2017 editions) Merit Award for Excellence in Design: The JuniorTukkie Magazine (November 2016 and May 2017 editions) Merit Award for Excellence in Writing and Communication: Become a JuniorTukkie pamphlet SA Publication Forum Competition (September 2018): Finalist Merit Award in the category Editor of the Year: Anthea Pretorius Merit Award for Excellence in Design: The JuniorTukkie Magazine (May 2018 edition)

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Resounding success for #ChooseUP event By Anthea Pretorius

On 4 August, when the University of Pretoria presented its very successful #ChooseUP event, there was an air of excitement and festivity as parents and prospective students who had submitted online applications arrived at our campuses. Approximately 12 000 Grade 12 learners and their families attended the event, which included talks by the deans of our nine faculties. The prospective students finalised their applications and confirmed their acceptance for admission in 2019. We are very excited to know that they will be joining the Tuks family! The guests visited the various faculties, enjoyed the TuksSport displays and talked to the recruitment team and JuniorTukkie office staff. Representatives of TuksRes accompanied parents and learners on a visit to their residences and answered questions. Visitors could also tour the campuses, visit our libraries and attend example lectures to get a feel of UP’s teaching model.

Bursary competition for prospective students At the #ChooseUP event, the names of the winners of 90 bursaries valued at R10 000 each were announced. There were also eight bursaries to the value of R15 000 each for students who had submitted both their online applications and contracts on time. ‘Thanks a lot. We really enjoyed the day. My brother got the R10 000 bursary for next year. UP, we are happy!’ (Charity Maskakeni)

Prof Tiaan de Jager, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, addressing prospective students and their families

Trending on social media The event trended on Twitter at number two on TrendWiki South Africa, and in the fourth and fifth places on TrendMap SA.

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News Comments and feedback Abdi Osma Ahmed: ‘Good work, UP!’ Ashleigh Teixeira:

‘UP is known to be the best university in the country. I have interacted with the recruitment team and I am a member of the JuniorTukkie Club, so I already feel part of the UP community even before becoming a student. I am hoping to register for BCom (Investment Management).’ Catherina Deas Harvey: ‘It was a well-organised and brilliant experience for our son and ourselves. We were very impressed with UP and all the facilities. Thank you for an amazing event.’ Fai-dah Smith: ‘One word: Amazing!’ Khulu Sqrn Ngobeni: ‘I enjoyed this day. Next year UP is calling my name.’

Fabio Miranda: ‘I heard about the good culture on the campus. There is a good vibe and good student life. This is a welcoming place and it is easy to feel accepted. I am impressed by the recruitment team, who seemed interested in me and made me feel valued. They informed me about the programmes and we watched videos of the campus.’ Lina Da Cruz: ‘Lovely University and lovely campus. I sat in on a few of the lectures today with my daughter and felt like I was back in school.’ Nosipho Jonas: ‘I was thoroughly impressed! The Faculty of Humanities Dean’s session was amazing! I’m most definitely there next year.’ Shrikesh Maharaj: ‘UP is a prestigious university in a beautiful setting. The people are very helpful.’ Sizakele Melato: ‘I started researching the University of Pretoria from Grade 10 and fell in love with it. I love the natural sciences and am keen to register for BSc (Agricultural Economics). I know in my heart I am meant to be here. I am inspired and hope that I will make a difference in the future.’

For more information:

Prospective students at the Faculty of Veterinary Science in Onderstepoort

1) The #ChooseUP video: https://www.up.ac.za/chooseup 2) Gallery of images: https:// www.facebook.com/ pg/UnivofPretoria/ photos/?tab=album&album_ id=1800045316699942 3) https://www.up.ac.za/en/ news/post_2624500-topachievers-choose-up 4) https://www.up.ac.za/ article/1977164/speakoutup 5) https://www.up.ac.za/en/ news/post_2695600-submityour-study-applications

is your choice, because success is your goal.

• UP is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide** • The Faculty of Law is ranked first in Africa and 92nd in the world* • In 2017 UP accounting graduates passed the SAICA ITC examinations with the highest cumulative pass rate in SA*** • UP is the 2018 Varsity Sports champion in cricket and athletics

The numbers say it all. Make the right choice. Apply now for 2019.

#ChooseUP * Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 ** QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 *** South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) 2017. Combined results of January and June initial tests of competence (ITC)

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Know your UP libraries

By Elsabé Olivier

The libraries on the six campuses of the University of Pretoria (UP) are modern, high-tech facilities and can provide you with access to an extensive online collection, study and computer facilities with wireless connectivity and on-the-point-of-need support services.

We are ready to provide customised services to you! Find us here: Merensky 2 Library (Hatfield Campus) Oliver R Tambo Library – Law Library (Hatfield Campus) Music Library (Hatfield Campus) Education Library (Groenkloof Campus) Jotello F Soga Library (Onderstepoort Campus) Mamelodi Library (Mamelodi Campus) Medical Library (Prinshof Campus) Basic Medical Sciences and Dentistry Library (Prinshof Campus) Klinikala Library (Kalafong Academic Hospital) Witbank Library At www.library.up.ac.za you will find links to everything you need to know about our libraries. This is an excellent place to start your search for information.

Mobile app Download our mobile app by searching for UP Libraries in the Apple app store, or find the Android app on Google play and click on the relevant link. You can use the app to renew your books, search the catalogue, or check your course reserves.

Borrowing privileges for undergraduate students Use your UP student card to borrow six items for 14 days. Fourth- to sixth-year students are allowed to borrow 10 items for 21 days. Read more at www.library. up.ac.za/circulation/index.htm.

Study collection

Books in high demand (prescribed and recommended textbooks) are included in this collection and any two items may be borrowed for two hours. Read more at www.library.up.ac.za/gv/index.htm.

Group-discussion rooms These rooms are available for use by groups of two or more students for group study and projects and must be booked in advance.

24/7 Study Centre Do you need a study space for an allnighter? Make use of the 24/7 Study Centre in the Merensky 2 Library.

Computers, wireless printing Computers are available for searching the catalogue, subject databases and the internet, or for using application software. You may also connect your own device to our wireless network. Printing can be done from all computer workstations.

Information desk Our self-service information kiosks address general frequently asked questions (FAQ) and our friendly staff members can provide personal assistance at our general information desks. Also look at the ‘Ask a Librarian’ and ‘Chat to a Librarian’ options on our website or mobile app. Be smart and visit www.library.up.ac.za/training/index.htm to make a booking for a library training session.

Library MakerSpace The MakerSpace in the Merensky 2 Library provides a creative space where you can learn more about 3D printing, 3D scanning, electronics and various software packages that can be used to turn your ideas into reality. Contact makerspace@tuks.co.za for more information. Queries can also be directed to: Tel +27 (0)12 420 3719 Email elsabe.olivier@up.ac.za Web www.library.up.ac.za

Connect with us on social media Facebook – UP Library Services www.facebook.com/ UPLibraryServices Twitter – @UPLibrary www. twitter.com/UPLibrary YouTube – UPLibrary www.youtube.com/UPLibrary Instagram – @UPLibrary www.instagram.com/UPLibrary

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‘ True excellence comes from professionals who are willing to risk putting themselves into new situations where they can learn and grow. It is desperation-based learning, which is the most powerful form of learning. Inexperienced people operate in very lean, agile ways. I call this “fire-walker mode”. The highest performing rookies draw on a base of experience and expertise, but they constantly seek bigger challenges to better their skills base.’ (Liz Wiseman, author of the book, Rookie Smarts: Why learning beats knowing in the new game of work)

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UP mentors help SA learners’ Springbot team to score 6th place in Global Robotics Olympics By Primarashni Gower and Sean Kruger

Collaboration Team for FIRST Global

From left to right: André Labuschagne, Sean Kruger, Anika Steen, Caleb Tshionza, Chris du Plessis, Riaan Fourie and Hanno Cilliers

Four very excited learners, Masana Mashapha (Pretoria High School for Girls), Tshenolo Mokwana (Olivenhoudbosch Secondary School), Barbara Moagi and captain Mikhaeel Reddy (Hoërskool Uitsig) participated in the FIRST Global Challenge Robotics Olympics which was held in Mexico City in August 2018. The theme of this year’s event was ’Energy Impact’ and learners had to think strategically about how to make a shift towards cleaner, sustainable, efficient energy sources that are also renewable. Each team received a robot kit, which included the mechanical components and the necessary software. The challenge was to build and code a robot.

The Springbots spring into action

The learners from Team South Africa, nicknamed The Springbots, all come from Tshwane and had been mentored by the MakerSpace Centre. The robot they built was their own prototype and had also established a best practice. The group of engineering students who had prepared them for the event were André Labuschagne, Caleb Tshionza,

Hanno Cilliers, Chris du Plessis and Riaan Fourie. Anika Steen from Computer Engineering assisted them with the coding that controlled the robot and ensured that it would be functional and ready for the competition.

What was the outcome of the FIRST Global Challenge Robotics Olympics?

Team Romania were the overall winners, with Team USA in the second place. Team SA—the Springbots—performed exceptionally well in the qualifying round when they scored more points that had ever been scored in that round, and were ultimately placed sixth out of 180 teams from around the world! Their creative approach to problem solving also won them the Walt Disney Award for Imagination and Creativity.

Feedback from Sean Kruger

(Coordinator of the Library MakerSpace) The Department of Library Services’ MakerSpace drives technology and innovation to support teaching and learning at the University of Pretoria. ‘We aim to prepare the next generation of students to be able to tackle the problems the world will be facing,’

UP Students hard at work in the MakerSpace

Sean Kruger said. ’This partnership and mentorship would not have been possible without the team leaders Roxanne Reddy, a parent, and Wernich van Staden, a teacher at Hoërskool Uitsig, who guided the team-building and created the link with MakerSpace.’ The FIRST Global Higher Education Network promotes the use of technology to drive economic growth, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability, and supports school learners who want to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ‘For us as mentors,’ Sean said, ‘there could be no greater pleasure than seeing them succeed so brilliantly.’

‘It is fantastic to be part of a South African team that not only supports addressing global challenges, but also demonstrates how technology is truly an enabler.’

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Double your entertainment with the

VukaUP Loyalty Programme

Benefits of the VukaUP Loyalty Programme Join the VukaUP Loyalty Programme for only R480 per year, and pay half price for the benefits below. Half-price dining benefit at SPUR Members pay R75 and receive a R150 voucher. The voucher can be used once a day. This benefit can be used twice a month. One voucher per sitting is permitted. The voucher may not be used for takeaways.

2 for 1 airtime benefit Members pay R20 and receive a voucher for R40. The voucher can be purchased once a day on the VukaUP platform. This benefit can be used twice a month.

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Steps to join the VukaUP Loyalty Programme Familiarise yourself with all the steps below—especially the sequence of the steps—that you need to follow when you complete the online VukaUP Registration Form.

STEP 1

Pay the R480 annual fee into the VukaUP Sustainability Fund account below. Note: This annual fee should be paid upfront. Bank ABSA Account University of Pretoria Branch Code 632005 Account number 214 000 0038 Reference A1A364 VUKA (followed by your ID number)

STEP 2

Scan your proof of payment Save your Proof of Payment as a PDF, JPEG or PNG. The file name of your Proof of Payment should be: A1A364 VUKA (followed by your ID number). Example: A1A364 VUKA 6310070000000. Upload your Proof of Payment on the online VukaUP Registration Form.

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Receive an email from Tuks Vuka Reality with the following information: Your membership PIN, and A link to the VukaUP Loyalty Programme platform.

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Log onto to the VukaUP Loyalty Programme platform at www.tuksvukareality.co.za using your PIN or ID number. Click on ‘VERIFY’. Update your personal details and click on ‘SAVE’. As soon as you have updated your personal details, you can now start purchasing your rewards on the VukaUP platform.

STEP 5

Start purchasing your VukaUP Loyalty Programme benefits. Go to www.tuksvukareality.co.za. Select the reward/s you want to purchase and add to your ‘Cart’. Click on the Cart icon to view your chosen awards and the amount payable. Enter your cell phone number and click on GET OTP to receive a One Time Pin (OTP). Enter the OTP and click on Checkout now . A screen will appear where you should enter your credit card information to make payment. After successful payment, your vouchers will appear on the screen.

STEP 6

Check your redeemed benefits. Go to www.tuksvukareality.co.za. Click on ‘Benefit history’ where your redeemed benefits will appear. You may choose to ‘SMS’ or ‘EMAIL’ or ‘VIEW’ your voucher numbers.

STEP 7

As soon as the payment is confirmed and the Finance Department at the University of Pretoria allocates the money to the VukaUP fund, the participant’s details will be sent to INCENTIV, the firm managing the VukaUP Loyalty Programme on behalf of UP. Note: Payment from other banks can take up to three working days to reflect in the ABSA account of the University of Pretoria.

Familiarise yourself with the Terms and Conditions at: www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie > VukaUP Loyalty Programme.

Membership is valid from the date of registration at INCENTIV. Participants will be notified when their annual subscription expires. You can then renew your VukaUP Loyalty Programme membership for another year. Vouchers are valid for three years and can be used together at loyalty partners. Contact information Mr Themba Maluleka Tel +27 (0)12 420 6606 | Email VukaUP@up.ac.za | Website www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie > VukaUP Loyalty Programme Familiarise yourself with the Terms and Conditions at www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie > VukaUP Loyalty Programme

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#ChooseUP Contact information | Mr Themba Maluleka Tel +27 (0)12 420 6606 | Email VukaUP@up.ac.za Website www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie > VukaUP Loyalty Programme Familiarise yourself with the Terms and Conditions at www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie > VukaUP Loyalty Programme

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; We all know the secret to success: learn your craft, gain experience, and then execute flawlessly, again and again.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Dorie Clark)

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Inspiration

A powerful principle is to

assume positive intent

By Anthea Pretorius

When we experience quality relationships, we are happy and deeply satisfied, but when our relationships are strained or break down, we are miserable. Our relationships with family members, friends, partners, neighbours, work or study groups, sporting and other clubs we may belong to, and even the way we relate to strangers and society at large will always influence the quality of our lives.

According to Terri Maxwell, people who do not experience relational joy may be missing a vital ingredient.

How can we improve our relationships? Accept others as they are. Be more tolerant. Listen with care. Do not assume or presume anything. Check the facts, before you respond. If we make an effort to identify the things that compromise our relationships, we can avoid those pitfalls and find more productive and rewarding ways to enjoy warm and sincere relationships characterised by mutual trust and respect. By discovering the barriers that hold us back from the rewarding relationships we desire, we are able to avoid behaviour and attitudes that derail us. Knowing our areas of weakness enables us to approach our relationships in a mature, sensitive and more self-affirming way.

Assume positive intent This powerful principle implies that no matter what other people say or do, rather than judging, attacking or dismissing them, we assume positive intent. In other words, we assume that they meant well or were doing their best. Many people have been raised with fear and distrust of others. You may believe others are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;out to get youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and that certain people are dishonest, violent, corrupt, dangerous or untrustworthy, but those beliefs may be completely misguided and twisted. If we believe that others will take advantage of us, it will affect the manner in which we relate to them. When we are hurt, lied to, betrayed or taken advantage of, we acknowledge that the person is acting from a place of pain and is struggling with his or her own issues.

Fear responses are detrimental to relationships as they cause us to approach others with feelings of suspicion and distrust, rather than with an open and receptive mind. If you expect a positive outcome, more often than not you will receive exactly that! When you are at the receiving end of negative reactions, do not take it personally, but remember that people are wrestling with their own issues and could be preoccupied, tired, hungry or irritable, and their responses may not be an attack on you. Assuming positive intent is a simple recipe that could add joy and fulfilment to your life, improve your personal relationships and minimise stress. Assuming positive intent means that we choose to be more loving, giving, grateful, compassionate and understanding, and to treat others with respect, dignity and grace.

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The road to success is often obscure and challenging By Anthea Pretorius

Allow me to tell you the story of a remarkable young woman: After the death of this young woman’s mother, she felt lost and alone. Although her father was still alive, they had never had a good relationship and had in fact not spoken for years. To make matters worse, she had an abusive husband. Then, in 1994, she left her home with her baby, obtained a restraining order against her husband and filed for divorce. She had no job and very little money. As a single mother, she had no choice but to apply for welfare benefits so that she could take care of her little daughter. During the next five years, she battled with depression and even contemplated suicide. The dreams she had as a teenager and young adult were shattered. What did hardship teach her? In her commencement speech at Harvard in 2008, she said: ‘I was the biggest failure I knew. I stripped away the inessential. I stopped pretending to myself that I was anything other than what I was, and began to direct all my energy to finishing the only work that mattered to me. Had I really succeeded at anything else, I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one area where I truly belonged. I was set free because my greatest fear had been realised, and I was still alive. I had a daughter whom I adored. I had an old typewriter and a big idea. And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.’

You too may feel that the story of your past is awful, or feel ashamed of where you come from. You too may feel like a failure; that poverty has crippled you, or your family may be dependent on welfare. You may believe that there is no way out. I have news for you.

circumstances, but you do have control over your attitude, choices and decisions, and you can control how you spend your time, energy and effort. Those who succeed believe in their gifts and use every opportunity to develop their skills and abilities.

At the lowest point in her life, the young woman in our story realised that it was up to her to do something about changing her dire circumstances, so she thought long and hard about what she was good at.

Doors open to the tenacious and the brave. Doors open to the ones who do not lose heart. Doors open to those who perfect their craft. Doors open to those who are secure in the knowledge that they have something significant to offer the world. Doors open to those who bet on themselves, because they know what they are worth.

She loved writing, so that is what she did while sitting in warm coffee shops day after day with her typewriter and her baby. She was still on welfare when she submitted her first story to a publisher. Eleven publishers showed no interest in publishing it. Such an experience might have derailed many people, but she persevered because she knew that she could write and believed that her story was good. She sent it to a fourteenth publisher and Harry Potter was introduced to the world. Joanne Rowling, known as JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series has sales exceeding 400 million copies worldwide. This is the best-selling book series of all time. Many of her books have been filmed. To date the Harry Potter film series is the highest-grossing film series ever produced. According to Forbes, JK Rowling is the first author in history to earn more than $1 billion from writing books. Rowling’s sense of personal responsibility has been one key to her success. Despite repeated rejection, she continued to believe in herself and her capabilities and persevered. She was tenacious. You might not have control over your

If you have a technical skill, remarkable sporting ability, an entrepreneurial ability, a gift for singing, dancing, writing, teaching, making things with your hands, conceptualising, creating art or understanding complex formulae, you have something to work with. Your life can also become a rags-to-riches story.

The world loves an inspirational story. The world roots for underdogs who stand up and make their mark. It may be hard to get ahead with limited resources and no connections, but the benefits of persisting can surprise you, so don’t give up! Don’t wait for handouts. Face every day with an ‘I can’ attitude and give it all you have. Live your life as if you are working on a remarkable work of art.

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Inspiration

Xander Juhl-Jürgens experiences biodiversity in By Anthea Pretorius

Madagascar Xander Juhl-Jürgens is currently a pupil at Hoërskool Noordheuwel in Krugersdorp. Xander is also a member of the JuniorTukkie Club at the University of Pretoria. He has a passion for the sea and for animals, and hopes to start his studies in Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria in 2020.

Back row (from left to right): Danielle Sienaert, Ané de Kock, Xander Juhl-Jürgens, Laetitia Deetlefs and Michael van Heerden. Front row (from left to right): Marcel Scheepers and Gideon Germishuys

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Inspiration Xander recently had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Republic of Madagascar with the conservation research organisation Operation Wallaea (Opwall). Opwall takes teams of student volunteers on expeditions, giving them the opportunity to work on real-world research programmes alongside academics and researchers. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and is known for its spectacular biodiversity. Xander reported as follows on the experience: ’We were exposed to different types of ecosystems and had to survey population growth, density and migration patterns, as well as the health of animals, forests and

marine life. I never realised how much work and man-hours go into research and biodiversity tracking!’ ‘I am immensely impressed with the time, dedication and effort that researchers and scientists put into studying biodiversity in Madagascar, and with the vast amount of knowledge I gained during this expedition. I not only learned a lot about conserving, protecting and maintaining the biodiversity of the species inhabiting this world, but also learned about the daily needs and challenges of the locals. This breathtaking journey and eye-opening experience has made me even more determined to become a veterinarian!’

Marine Week on Nosy Be Island

Forest Week We spent a week in the Mahamavo dry forest ecosystem and the adjacent wetlands. The South African team was enthusiastic and willing to do even the most challenging tasks: Frog survey: We caught and surveyed 89 frogs from three different species. We had to measure the body length and weight of each frog and then log the different species. Herpetology survey: This included the physical challenge of a two-hour night hike through the forest using torches to light the way. A snake fell from a tree and almost landed on top of our teacher! Fortunately, the forest guide came to our rescue. We found many different types of chameleons, lizards and snakes, and had to log where we had found them to establish whether any changes had occurred in respect of the population density and richness of reptile species found in that area. Lemur survey: For this, we had to record the number of lemurs we saw and plot their positions using GPS coordinates. We recorded mainly common brown lemur and Coquerel’s Sifaka. Butterfly survey: Equipped with nets and enthusiasm, we set out on a mission to catch as many butterflies as possible. We managed to catch 13 different species, which were sent to Opwall’s headquarters in Britain for further study. Bird-mist netting: Getting up at five o’clock in the morning to set up nets to catch birds was a challenge, but I learned a great deal about

how to identify breeding birds, the difference between male and female birds and their feeding habits. We not only measured the birds’ wings, bodies and tails, but were also allowed to ring them for future research. After this wonderful close encounter with feathered wildlife I am definitely going to register as a bird ringer. Forest plotting: We hiked into the forest for about an hour to mark out a plot of 20 square metres. We then had to measure tree width and length, and the density of the leaf canopies. We also counted the saplings growing in an area measuring two square metres to enable researchers to calculate the rate at which the forest is regenerating.

At the marine site, we attended lectures and practicals, and participated in two dives a day. Our schedule was jam-packed! The eco-reef lectures were very informative. I learned about coral reefs and the different species of fish living in that part of the ocean. Human activities like overfishing and pollution pose major dangers to coral reefs. During the on-land practicals the researchers taught us how to unroll and use transect lines. We were shown how to spot different features of a coral reef, for example the type of coral and the number of hiding holes, and how to measure the widths of the latter. We also built PVC quadrants to map off areas for the surveys. Dives and surveys: The skills and knowledge we gained on land were put to good use during dives. This was the highlight of each day! I had the opportunity to experience the world below the surface of the water, which is something I had never seen before. We had to unroll transect lines on the quadrant we had built without damaging the coral or the reef. The quadrant was photographed for analysis back at base camp. I also participated in a Coral Watch survey undertaken on the island Nosy Tanikely to identify coral bleaching and inspect the health of that reef.

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Six ethics of life: Before you pray - Believe Before you speak - Listen Before you spend - Earn Before you write - Think Before you quit - Try Before you die - Live

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Good communication skills are important at university Life at university is exciting, but for first-time students it can also be quite challenging. Keeping up to date with all the work in all your modules will require very careful planning and excellent time management. You will also soon realise that campus life is rather different from life at school and you will have to get used to: the fast pace at which you will be expected to work; the large volume of work per module; and the degree of difficulty or complexity of the content you will be studying. Your language teachers have probably often pointed out the importance of being able to listen, speak, read and write well when you leave school. Developing these four basic communication skills is indeed the key to your academic success. You will also find that they are not used in isolation, but are integrated into every academic experience. For example, you will spend many hours in lecture halls and tutorials listening to lecturers, and to your peers sharing information. As they speak, you will identify the key facts and write these down in such a manner that you will be able to read your notes at a later stage when preparing for a test. You may ask questions or share your opinion. You will certainly have to respond to exam questions by writing an academic essay, which differs from the creative essays written at school. Some forms of assessment at university are done orally, so you may have to present your work to an audience using a PowerPoint or Prezi slideshow. Even just clicking on the most appropriate answer during a computerbased test requires careful reading! Several academic institutions offer useful websites with detailed advice on how to improve your communication abilities.

Browse the internet to get a sense of how you could already start developing strong academic literacy skills. The following are examples of where you will use such skills:

Forms of reading

Own notes Study material Textbooks Journal articles Examination papers Assignment briefs

Forms of writing

Note taking Note making Responses to assignments Writing tests or exams

Forms of speaking

Discussion or study groups Tutorials Formal presentations Internships, eg teaching practice, law, theology Negotiations with lecturers, administrative staff

Forms of listening Attending lectures, listening to lecturer and peers Seminars, tutorials, guest speakers Podcasts/video clips assigned as homework Since reading to fully understand takes on a central role in your learning experience, we would like to offer some tips to improve your reading skills: Find some informative texts like newspaper columns and magazine articles. Reading with a purpose is called active reading. Focus your attention on specific aspects of the text that you are about to read. Not everything that has been written

By Rinelle Evans

has the same importance; some sections provide background, others definitions or explanations. Look for ’signposting’ words—words that tell the reader where to go and what to expect, for example first, second, in conclusion, therefore, but and however. Well-written text flows logically and has a specific structure, depending on the type of text. Active reading also means that you must think carefully about what you are reading with a view to understanding the information and linking it to other texts, ideas and themes from lectures. Once you have read the passage, ask yourself questions starting with: Who? Where? When? What? Why? and How? If you can answer them in detail, you have understood the passage well. You should also be able to express an opinion about what you have read. It is helpful to make notes while you read, or to draw a mind map indicating the key points. One of the most important differences you will experience as you move from school to university is the freedom you have. No one will be checking whether your homework has been done or whether you are attending classes. However, it is very important to realise that this freedom comes with much responsibility.

You will be expected to work independently and take responsibility for your own progress. This starts with regular class attendance and a consistent, daily work routine. Many support systems are available to you, but it will be up to you to take action and ask for assistance. Contact information Professor Rinelle Evans Faculty of Education Tel +27 (0)12 420 4272 Email rinelle.evans@up.ac.za Website rinelleevans.wordpress.com

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TuksSport

Conradie dreams of representing SA at the 2020 Olympics By Wilhelm de Swardt Images: Reg Caldecott

Lisa Conradie

’I cannot explain it. I just realised that gymnastics was what I wanted to do. I told my mom about my decision and the next year, when I was four years old, I started training at Tuks.’ Today it seems highly unlikely that Lisa will be sitting on a couch in front of a TV set watching the world’s best gymnasts going through their various routines at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020 as she could be competing! In April this year she competed in the Ukraine, where she qualified for the floor routine and uneven bars finals, and in December 2017 she competed in Serbia and won a gold medal. She is also the current South African champion in her age group. She continued collecting medals in May this year when she competed at the 14th Continental African Championships

In 2008, when she was just three years old, Lisa Conradie was mesmerised by the amazing feats of the gymnasts competing in the Beijing Olympic Games and her future was decided. and Youth Olympic Qualifier for Women’s and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia. The 14-year-old Tuks gymnast was the star RSA performer in her section. In a closely contested individual all-round competition, Lisa began her quest for medals by winning silver overall. In the apparatus finals, she bagged two gold medals for uneven bars and beam, silver for floor and bronze for vault. She qualified for the Olympic Youth Games that took place in Buenos Aires from 6 to 18 October. Although she did not medal at the Games her main goal was to gain as much experience as possible. Louis Fourie, who has been coaching gymnasts at Tuks for years and has worked with very talented individuals, cannot hide his excitement when he starts talking about Conradie: ‘Lisa is something special. Whenever she walks out to perform her routine, no matter which apparatus, I can’t help feeling that I’ll be it, it is as if I am watching something special.’ When asked to

elaborate, he explained that it has something to do with the precise and passionate way she goes about executing her exercises. This should be no surprise as Conradie is a great admirer of the USA gymnasts’ techniques and is constantly trying to replicate what they are doing, but to do it better. Conradie is only 15 years old, but she already understands that gymnastics is a sport of perfection and that there is no margin for error. That is why she is doing home schooling, which gives her more time for training. Training for 32 hours a week has become the norm for her, but she feels that it is a small price to pay if it can help you to realise your dream of representing your country at the Olympic Games.

TuksSport Switchboard: +27 (0)12 420 6060 (07:30-18:00, Monday-Friday)

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Tuks archer qualifies for Youth Olympic Games By Wilhelm de Swardt | Images: Reg Caldecott

Tuks archer Wian Roux qualified for the Youth Olympic Games when he won a silver medal in archery during the African Youth Games in Algeria in July this year. Although Roux, a learner at Die Hoërskool Menlopark, and his team also won a bronze medal in the team competition, he could not help feeling slightly disappointed.

’To finish second means I did not win. For now, I will accept winning a silver medal, but I know that I am capable of doing better. What excites me is that I have learned a lot while I competed. Hopefully it will stand me in good stead in future competitions.’ Shaun Anderson, the chairperson of TuksArchery, is genuinely excited about Roux’s performance and commented: ’Wian’s main goal was to qualify for the Games, and he managed to do that. It proves that he has a big-match temperament.’ Roux described the final as a humdinger. ’I didn’t have the best of starts, which is never good. Archery can be mentally exhausting and the moment you start doubting your abilities you are in trouble.

In other sports, especially where a ball is involved, you can step away to regroup and refocus when things do not go according to plan. Not so in archery. You have to remain in exactly the same spot for the duration of the competition while battling to keep your emotions under control.’ To Roux’s credit, he did manage to remain calm, which enabled him to improve his accuracy. With one round remaining the scores were tied at four all. ‘Unfortunately I shot one bad arrow, which cost me the gold medal. The positive I can take from the competition is that I now realise that I am good enough to compete internationally. Finishing second left me hungrier to succeed, but I have to be realistic. There is still a lot of hard work ahead.’ Roux, who finished 33rd during last year’s Junior World Championships, enjoys archery as it is a sport that does not require physical strength. ’It is just you, your bow and the target. The main requirement in our sport is absolute concentration. When one of the arrows goes off target, one has to be able to

Wian Roux

immediately forget about it and focus on the next shot. The moment you start wondering about what went wrong you start doubting your abilities and you are doomed.’

TuksSport Switchboard: +27 (0)12 420 6060 (07:30-18:00, Monday-Friday)

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The main emphasis of the TuksSport golfing programme offered at the TuksSport High School, is long-term athlete development. We want to encourage youngsters, such as these, to play golf, but we help them develop the required motor patterns, pay attention to speed, strength and coordination training and always attempt to reduce the risk of injury. We start working with golfers from as young as five or six. We continue guiding and training them through high school and university, enabling them to achieve 10 000 hours of training, which is generally considered to be the benchmark to sporting success. TuksGolf is not a sporting club only for university students; the public can also make use of our driving range and other facilities. Whether you are a seasoned campaigner, a weekend warrior or a novice, if you are passionate about golf, TuksGolf can help you! Contact information Kevin Wylie (Operational Coordinator) Cell +27 (0)82 494 5743 | Email kevin.wylie@hpc.co.za

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Maimane is a real perfectionist with a golf club in hand By Wilhelm de Swardt | Images: Reg Caldecott

Getting the nine-year-old Zinan Maimane (TuksGolf) to switch off the television or put away his PlayStation is not always easy, but it can be just as challenging to convince him to put down his golf club. One thing that is certain is that the youngster has talent. During the Junior Africa Challenge Tournament held at the San Lameer Country Club in KwaZuluNatal in August, Maimane won the Under 10 competition. He was also selected for the Gauteng North Under 13 team that will be competing in the Nomads Tournament later this year. This young Tuks golfer is not only making his presence felt in local tournaments; when he participated in a junior tournament in Scotland, he impressed everyone by leading over the first two days before finishing fourth. Maimane played his first international tournament in the USA when he was only eight years old and on that occasion he finished in the 41st position in a field of 118 players. Zinan started playing golf when he was only four years old. It seemed the logical thing for him to do so as his dad and elder brother also played. ‘At first we did not really take note of Zinan’s attempts to play golf as his elder brother was quite an avid golfer at that time, but while he gradually seemed to lose interest, Zinan became more passionate,’ his mom Lesego says. ‘He still sometimes gets annoyed when I tell him to stop watching television or playing games as he has to go and train, but the moment he steps on to the golf course everything changes and he does not want to come home. It is always a case of “Mom, just wait a few more minutes. I just want to hit a few more balls to work on my technique!” Zinan can be quite a perfectionist.’ According to Lesego, the best decision they have made so far was to ask Bradley Nienaber (TuksGolf) to coach Zinan.

‘His chipping and putting have improved in leaps and bounds since Bradley started working with him. He also continues to play with greater confidence.’

Zinan Maimane

To get the youngster to talk about his passion for playing golf is quite a challenge as he is a man of few words. His reaction to the first question is to sigh as if to say: ‘Can’t you see I am busy training and need to focus on making sure that I do what I’ve been taught?’ The second question elicits another sigh. After intently staring at his club for a long few seconds, he explains that what he loves about golf is the challenge. ‘No two days on the golf course are ever the same. There is always something new you have to try to master.’ According to Nienaber, the biggest challenge in working with youngsters like Zinan is to make sure they enjoy learning new things. He also coaches the Webster sisters, Kaylee and Megan, who finished third and second in their respective age groups during the Junior African Challenge Tournament in August.

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Zinan and Bradley Nienaber

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Young Mamelodi archers can’t wait to hone their skills By Wilhelm de Swardt | Images: Reg Caldecott

There was a hush as spectators held their breaths while Beyers de Klerk (Tuks), silver medallist at the World Masters’ Championships, raised his bow and aimed at a yellow balloon 70 metres away. As the arrow left the bow, twelve pairs of eyes tried to follow its flight, but it was in vain – everything happened too fast. The explosion of yellow paint was followed by spontaneous applause. The 12 aspiring Mamelodi archers, surprised by how deadly accurate shooting with a bow can be, were in awe and could not wait to test their skills with bow and arrow. TuksArchery hosted their first development clinic at the University’s shooting range early September. Twelve Mamelodi youngsters aged between 10 and 14 years were invited. Gerda Roux (TuksArchery) explained that the aim of the clinic was to create an awareness of this relatively unknown sport in the community. Paralympic archer, Shaun Anderson, Danelle Wentzel, a regular in the South African team, Wian Roux, soon to

represent South Africa at the Youth Olympic Games, and Beyers de Klerk were among the top Tuks archers who had volunteered to help explain the finer intricacies of the sport. The words patience, keep calm and concentrate were often heard as they explained the do’s and dont’s of the sport. Once the necessary coaching was over, they moved on to the serious stuff—trying to hit the various targets. At first the arrows flew all over the place, but as the young archers’ confidence increased, their accuracy improved. When 11-year-old Jackson Maboya hit a pink balloon, he could barely believe what he had just achieved. Then he started smiling broadly and exclaimed: ’That was really awesome!’ Boikgantsho Mokoena (14) was all concentration as he focused on the target. His arrow failed to find the mark, but he was not disappointed. It just motivated him to try harder. ’I am really enjoying myself. I must hit the target. I know I can,’ he said. Mokoena hopes that once he has mastered the art of archery,

he will have opportunities to visit places outside of Mamelodi. His sister Nkara (10) was a bit more successful and hit a target once or twice. A target resembling a baboon ended up with several arrows sticking out of its nostrils, which was certainly proof of fine marksmanship! What really excited Roux was the fact that they had identified at least two girls who might have what it takes to become good archers. ’This project is still in its infancy,’ she explained. ‘The serious work starts now. We have to sit down and plan how we can help the two archers we identified for training. We hope to be able to organise more scouting clinics. If only one of our young aspirant archers can eventually represent South Africa at a World Championship, we would have succeeded in what we set out to achieve.’

TuksSport Switchboard: +27 (0)12 420 6060 (07:30-18:00, Monday-Friday)

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As forerunners in the athlete development arena, TuksArchery hosted its inaugural development training clinic for youngsters of Mamelodi. Many were fascinated with the accuracy involved in archery and the opportunities they could be exposed to. 2

1. Gerda Roux points out the targets to the youngsters before the start of the exercise. 2. Paralympic archer Shaun Anderson working on a youngsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming. 3. Boikgantsho Mokoena concentrating to focus on the target. 4. Two of the Mamelodi kids being taught how to handle a bow and arrow. 5. Future young stars approaching with caution when fetching their arrows from the targets. 6. Steady, aim, shoot! A fun-filled day ended with many skills imparted

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Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Exciting new degree offered from 2020:

BIT (Information Systems) Since ICT skills are still scarce skills in South Africa, skilled information and communications technology (ICT) professionals are in high demand. This skills shortage will be addressed by the new Bachelor of Information Technology degree with specialisation in Information Systems, BIT (Information Systems).

Core modules from first to third year

Elective modules Students can choose from seven streams: The Computer Auditing stream The Information Science stream The Entrepreneurship stream The e-Business stream The Geography stream The Data Science Management stream The e-Taxation stream

Systems analysis and design Programming Critical thinking skills Database design and implementation Network infrastructure Project management Human-computer interaction Trends in IT

1. The Computer Auditing stream

An information technology (IT) audit involves the analysis of an organisation’s information technology structure, operations and software programs. An IT auditor may identify ways in which an organisation’s computer systems can better meet its needs, configure hardware and software programs to design new systems, and test systems to ensure that they are working properly. The majority of IT auditors work in an office setting, primarily with computer systems. Depending on the employer, some auditors may be required to travel in order to evaluate their clients’ systems. Although auditors generally work independently, larger projects may require some collaboration. In this stream you will take Accounting, Statistics and Auditing together with Information Systems.

2. The Information Science stream

Information scientists are responsible for managing the acquisition, supply and distribution of information within an organisation or a section of an organisation, and for making that information accessible to users. A combination of Information Science and Information Systems will equip students to become data scientists, knowledge managers, competitive intelligence analysts, information architects, web-content managers, etc.

3. The Entrepreneurship stream

Entrepreneurial careers transcend specific job titles, career paths and industries. While entrepreneurship can involve starting a new business, entrepreneurial careers can be found (or created) in just about every field, industry and organisation. Entrepreneurs create products, services, companies and even industries. Some work for themselves or in family businesses, while others work in traditional companies. Those with entrepreneurial aspirations typically pursue one of the following career paths: New venture creation: Launching a company, buying a business or franchise, starting a new venture in a family enterprise, or commercialising a technology. Careers in existing entrepreneurial ventures: Working for a start-up venture, small business, corporate entrepreneur or strategic entrepreneurial unit, or in another area such as education, research, public policy and accelerators. In this stream Accounting, Statistics and Entrepreneurship modules are combined with Information Systems.

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4. The e-Business stream

5. The Geography stream

E-business (electronic business) managers oversee sales for businesses that use the internet to market their products directly to consumers. E-business has seen rapid growth in recent years, and continued growth is predicted due to the ongoing expansion of the internet. Entry-level positions require at least a bachelor’s degree. In this stream Accounting, Statistics, Communication Management and Business Management will give you the business knowledge needed, whilst Information Systems will give you the necessary ICT knowledge.

Organisations across the globe are increasingly relying on location intelligence to make better decisions; therefore there is an increasing demand for careers in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). GIS professionals are equipped with data visualisation and spatial analysis skills, and qualify for occupations in countless fields. A combination of Information Systems and Geography modules will qualify you for a career in GIS.

6. The Data Science Management stream

7. The e-Taxation stream

Statisticians are responsible for planning, collecting, processing and analysing information (data) in order to make informed decisions. They are involved in producing reliable data, analysing data in order to form a clear picture, and drawing practical conclusions based on the available data.

Employees with a background in Accounting, Statistics, Taxation and Information Systems are in high demand in financial institutions such as banks and audit firms.

A combination of Information Systems and Statistics will be useful if you are interested in a career as a data scientist, data mining specialist or data analyst in an organisation.

Minimum admission requirements for 2020 Minimum requirements for 2020

Programme

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Achievement level* English Home Language or English First Additional Language NSC/IEB

BIT (Information Systems) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August

AS Level

Mathematics

NSC/IEB

APS

AS Level

30 (26–29 admission based on the NBT)

Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 26 and 29, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student number quotas have not yet been reached. Careers: Graduates will differentiate themselves in an application environment by choosing one of the following options: Computer Auditing, Information Science, Entrepreneurship, e-Business, Geography, Data Science Management or e-Taxation. * Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.

What does the BIT (Information Systems) programme entail?

BIT (Information Systems) is the study of the application and use of computer and information systems in an organisation. Due to the increasing use of information technology by organisations, more complex and challenging applications are constantly being explored and developed.

In addition to the obvious fact that the work environment of the informatics specialist is particularly interesting, this constant development also means that many new job opportunities become available to well-qualified informatics specialists. The superiority of students in this field lies in their specialist stream, which can be Computer Auditing, Information Science, Entrepreneurship, e-Business, Geography, Data Science Management or e-Taxation.

Contact information Prof Carina de Villiers Head of Department of Informatics Tel +27 (0)12 420 3798 Email informatics@up.ac.za Website www.up.ac.za/informatics

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Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Who was nominated as one of the 100 Young Mandela’s? By Estie Powell

Koketso Mbewe, a final-year chemical engineering student in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, was nominated by News24 as one of the 100 Young Mandela’s.

At the age of 15, Koketso Mbewe donated the prize money she had won in a writing competition to her school so that they could build a school hall. Now, at the age of 24, this finalyear chemical engineering student from Hammanskraal in Pretoria is a co-founder of the Youth Leadership Investment Network, which was established two years ago. The aim of the network is to empower young people from Grade 5 to university level with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to create their own streams of income.

Koketso Mbewe

The organisation organises camps, conferences, workshops and school-based residence programmes to tackle three major pillars: leadership, health education and moral regeneration. Koketso was one of only three youngsters selected to represent South Africa at the 2016 MINDS Annual Youth Dialogue hosted by the Mandela Institute for Development Studies in Tanzania. She is now a fellow at the Institute.

EBIT weeks

Grade 10–12 learners are invited to register for one of the EBIT Faculty Weeks: Week one Week two

24 to 27 March 2019 (Engineering and Built Environment Week) 30 June to 3 July 2019 (Engineering and Information Technology Week) (Dates are subject to change. Please consult the website below for the most recent information) Website www.up.ac.za/ebitweek

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a game changer By Prof Sunil Maharaj

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is characterised by breakthroughs in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, the Internet of Things, quantum computing and biotechnology, and it is changing the world, as we know it.

Universities, industry and government need to reskill workers in order to make our workforce resilient in the face of the 4IR challenges. Special focus will be on the fields of smart transportation, augmented reality, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

These fields are unique to the 4IR because they contribute to solutions to challenges such as food security, health, education, water and energy like never before.

In South Africa, we have some of the deepest mines in the world, but safety remains an issue. New technologies such as robotic deep mining, inspection by robots and the use of remote-controlled mining not only minimises human risk and can save lives, these technologies could also make mines more profitable. Factories in the future will make use of hologram technology and we will soon have driverless vehicles.

Both industry and academia should be vigorous about providing the right technical education and training to tackle the 4IR in order to help South Africa to leapfrog the digital transformation agenda and improve access to healthcare, food security and economic growth.

South Africa needs a paradigm shift in its planning and implementation. This is what is meant by the need for digital transformation. The 4IR will still need humans with high integrity and ethical standards who are able to debate, negotiate and resolve conflict and lead with moral integrity.

Some international projections are that approximately 25% of jobs will be heavily disrupted by technology, while 50% of occupations will need to undergo a major skills overhaul. Graduates will need to possess a mix of new skills that include critical thinking, social perceptiveness and complex problemsolving techniques as well as digital fluency. Traditional jobs such as machinists, sheet metal workers and miners, could shift in the next 10 years to jobs such as 3D printing operators, drone assemblers and robotics technicians.

The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology is dedicated to educating its graduates to be ready to take on the 4IR as we develop their fundamental and foundational skills of mathematics, stochastics, programming, electronics, problem-solving, critical thinking and design as well as community building and teamwork.

The 4IR necessitates that people reskill themselves for different types of work and universities need to train students for jobs that may exist in ten yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time; jobs in augmented reality, in coding, in big data science; jobs in the field of unmanned flight controlling as well as traffic control and engineering.

Our programmes include aspects pertaining to professional practice, communication skills, ethics, human values as well as environmental and social responsibility.

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Economic and Management Sciences

Career focus: Consider a career in

Economic sciences

A career in economics entails uncovering and forecasting economic trends as well as the effects of policy changes on our society and the global economy. This is supported by econometrics, which is the collection, measurement and analysis of economic and social phenomena. What is the difference between Economics and Econometrics? Economics

Are you? Logical and analytical

Econometrics

Curious and creative An understanding of how the world works through concepts such as: growth in production (output); money, prices and inflation; international trade; unemployment; inequality and social infrastructure.

Econometrics is concerned with the measurement of economic behaviour, economic outcomes and the impact of economic policies. This is done using economic theory, data and statistical techniques. Econometricians are statistically and mathematically inclined.

Motivated and open-minded Then you should consider a career in economic sciences!

Minimum requirements for 2020 Achievement level* Programmes

English Home Language or English First Additional Language

Mathematics

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

BCom (Econometrics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August

APS

Careers: Econometricians are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders or brokers, and academics. The work mostly entails statistical analysis (forecasting, structural and policy analysis) of economic and financial markets and interrelationships. BCom (Economics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August

Careers: Economists may specialise in banking, public finance, international trade and investment or economic development. Economists are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, stock brokerage firms and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders and academics. PLEASE NOTE: Accountancy is not a subject requirement for any of the BCom and BAdmin programmes. * Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.

Visit www.up.ac.za/economics for more information

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Economic and Management Sciences

What career opportunities exist for graduates? Fields of specialisation include banking, public finance, international trade and investment, and economic development. Economists and econometricians are employed by government, the South African Reserve Bank, National Treasury, private and commercial banks, stock brokerage firms and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders and academics.

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Economic and Management Sciences

Get ahead with BCom (Human Resource Management) Human Resource Management is a critical function across a variety of industries and ensures that companies hire and keep the right people for the job. The BCom (Human Resource Management) degree offered at UP equips students with the knowhow to specialise in either industrial and organisational psychology, human resource management or labour relations.

What is the difference? Industrial and organisational psychologists use knowledge of the psychology of human behaviour to ensure a more effective workforce.

Human resource managers manage people, using workplace policies and procedures to ensure that they are eﬀective and productive. Labour relations management specialists implement labour relations programmes and act as mediators through advising and counselling in the workplace.

Planning for workforce recruitment, selection and orientation

for newly appointed employees

Measuring employee performance and motivating them

toward organisational goals

Training and developing employees to enhance their

performance and career potential

A major advantage of the programme is that because you are studying towards a BCom degree, you will also gain a wider knowledge of business, which will make you marketable for any number of business job opportunities. The qualifications offered by UP’s Department of Human Resource Management are accredited with the Professional Board of Psychology (Health Professions Council of South Africa– www.hpcsa.co.za) and the South African Board for People Practices – www.sabpp.co.za.

What will you study?

Learning in the workplace Personality and how it develops Human interaction with the environment and the different

roles we occupy in society The effect of power and leadership in organisations Organisational structure and design Bringing about change in the workplace Keeping employees safe and healthy in the workplace Managing the diversity of people in the workplace Conducting psychometric (eg aptitude, interest, intelligence and personality) tests Defining what a specific job entails and determining appropriate salary structures thereof

Did you know…? Human Resource Management students at UP have automatic membership of the HR Tuks student society, which offers an enriching learning environment for students by hosting seminars, creating networking opportunities and providing tools for the business environment.

Minimum requirements for 2020 Achievement level* Programme

BCom (Human Resource Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August

English Home Language or English First Additional Language

APS

Mathematics

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

Careers: Human resource practitioners, human resource consultants, mediators, labour relations specialists, human resource managers, personnel managers, training officers, liaison officers, psychometrists and industrial psychologists. In their capacity as human resource practitioners, graduates will be responsible for matters such as developing human resource strategies and policies, human resource planning, recruitment and selection of employees, training and development of staff, labour relations and personnel administration. PLEASE NOTE: Accountancy is not a subject requirement for any of the BCom and BAdmin programmes. * Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.

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Economic and Management Sciences

What career opportunities exist for graduates in BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations)? This programme undertakes a scientific study of the managerial and administrative functions performed in the public sector. It further aims to capacitate students to participate in and contribute to managerial functions through policy-making, human resource management, organisational restructuring and ensuring accountability. Who is the ideal candidate? People who have the desire, commitment and dedication to serve their community, their city and/or their country. People who believe in and want to be part of the moral and legal obligation that the state has towards creating a better life for all.

Career opportunities

What makes this programme unique at UP and/or in SA? This is the only programme in the Faculty that combines public sector management with specialisations such as politics and international relations. The composition of the programme not only exposes students to the management environment within both the public and private sectors, but enhances their understanding of what it means to be a good and responsible citizen. The quality of the teaching and research at UP is excellent.

The School of Public Management and Administration at the University of Pretoria is one of the best institutions in offering public sector education in South Africa and on the African continent.

Which companies employ BAdmin graduates?

Parliamentary researcher Project manager Policy analyst Public human resource manager Public sector consultant working with public sector contracts, empowering communities to access government services Municipal manager or executive head of a government department or agency Diplomat or part of the permanently employed diplomatic corps deployed nationally or internationally State protocol officer Official working in Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions Official working in industrial relations or employee relations divisions in government departments Official heading up the corporate divisions of government departments and agencies

The undergraduate throughput rate for 2015/6/7:

Government departments, Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions, Parastatals, non-governmental organisations, private sector companies that work extensively with government contracts.

96%

98%

95.4%

2015

2016

2017

Minimum requirements for 2020 Achievement level* Programme

BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations) [3 years] Closing dates: SA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 September Non-SA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 August

English Home Language or English First Additional Language

APS

Mathematics

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4

Careers: Diplomats, political analysts, managers in the public sector, local government and the private sector, non-governmental organisations, international organisations and embassies. Graduates are often employed in human resource sections, planning divisions and in general administrative divisions. PLEASE NOTE: Accountancy is not a subject requirement for any of the BCom and BAdmin programmes. * Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.

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Law

How to choose between a BA (Law), BCom (Law) or straightforward four-year LLB degree? Many prospective law students are unsure which degree option to pursue. Well, wonder no more!

Here you will find a comprehensive explanation of the three degree routes, eventual admission as an attorney or advocate and the career opportunities in the legal profession with an LLB degree behind your name. Remember that your career options will be limited if you do not proceed with an LLB after completing your BA (Law) or BCom (Law) degree.

What's the difference? 3 options

Faculty of Law

LLB

Faculty of Humanities

BA (Law)

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)

BCom (Law)

The University of Pretoria offers three possible qualifications to join the legal field: BA (Law), BCom (Law) and the four-year LLB degree. A four-year LLB degree, and preferably admission as an attorney or advocate, irrespective of whether you wish to practice one day as an attorney or advocate, is the minimum requirement to secure professional employment and advance in the workplace. If you choose the BA (Law) LLB or BCom (Law) LLB route, you can obtain two degrees in five years. NB. Specialisation is not possible during any of the three options above, except for a few electives in the final year of LLB.

Admission requirements Explanation of the 3 degrees Choose the degree that suits your needs!

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An LLB degree is the minimum academic requirement to join the organised legal profession in SA.

If you have a strong interest in languages and social sciences or commercial and economic disciplines and you would like to eventually practice law in one of these fields, it is a good idea to enroll first for BA (Law) or BCom (Law). Choose wisely, as if your future depends on it. Because it does!

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Faculty of Law

LLB

English 5

(60–69%) APS = 32 English 5

Faculty of EMS

BCom (Law)

(60–69%) Pure Maths 5

(60–69%)

Faculty of Humanities

BA (Law)

APS = 30 English 5

(60–69%)

2 years

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3 years

BA (Law)

BCom (Law)

BCom (Law) / BA (Law) = 3 years + LLB (2 years) =

5 years for 2 degrees Combined programmes are more expensive and take longer to complete than the LLB four-year degree programme.

If you would like more information such as the minimum requirements and career opportunities, do visit the various faculties’ websites:

www.up.ac.za/law www.up.ac.za/ems www.up.ac.za/hum

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A broad outline of the Attorneys’ profession versus the Advocates’ profession BA (Law)

Other degree

BCom (Law)

Undergraduate LLB (2 years)

Undergraduate LLB degree (4 years)

Undergraduate LLB (2 years)

Possible postgraduate specialisation (Master’s and/or Doctorate)

Specialisation in practice: ‘Tricks of the trade’ Advocate’s profession

Law Society of South Africa* Attorneys Act 53 of 1979, as amended**

General Council of the Bar of South Africa Admission of Advocates Act 74 of 1964**

Application to, interview and/or assessment Appointment as candidate attorney

Entrance examination, interview and selection Accepted as pupil

Attorneys BRIEF

Serving 2 years of articles of clerkship (Section 15) including a ± five-week course OR 1 year of articles, subject to a six monthfull-time or correspondence School for Legal Practice (Section 2) under the guidance of a principal

Advocates

Admission as an Advocate in the High Court Serving 1 year of pupillage under the guidance of a pupil mentor January: Introduction and orientation February to July: Workbook tutorials and advocacy training Advanced advocacy training

Salary range: ± R4 000 to R43 000 per month

No salary

Admission Examination for Attorneys: Annually during ± February and August (permitted to write after serving a period of six months of clerkship or satisfactory attendance of an approved School for Legal Practice

Bar Examination in August followed by oral examinations in September/October

Admission as an Attorney in the High Court

Advanced advocacy training and practice under supervision of pupil mentor through to mid-December.

Admission to roll of advocates by court order only.

Attorneys’ profession

Possible postgraduate specialisation (Master’s and/or Doctorate)

Legal practice

(dual practice is not permitted) * The Law Society of South Africa brings together its six constituent members – the Cape Law Society, the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society, the Law Society of the Free State, the Law Society of the Northern Provinces, the Black Lawyers Association and the National Association of Democratic Lawyers. ** This document reflects the current situation [August 2018] and excludes the possible implications of the Legal Practice Act, 28 of 2014).

Career opportunities in the LEGAL profession with at least an LLB degree: Admission as an attorney or advocate is highly recommended before pursuing careers outside the organised profession! Officers of the Court

Court Administration

Attorneys

Court Manager

Advocates Court Orderly National Prosecuting Authority Public Prosecutors State Advocates

Justice and Constitutional Development

Judiciary

Magistrate: Adjudicates Clerks of the Court criminal and civil State Attorneys cases in court. Registrar They have power Legal Administration to acquit, convict Maintenance Officer Officer and sentence the accused if found Maintenance Master of the guilty of committing Investigator High Court an offence or pass judgments in civil Maintenance Clerk Office of the matters. Family Advocate Judge: Interpreter Presides over criminal, civil and Stenographer constitutional matters in the High Judge’s Clerk Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court. Office of the Chief State Law Adviser

See http://www.justice.gov.za/brochure/careers-in-justice.html

Other areas

Law Reform Commission

Legal Academics

Legal Aid and Advice

Law lecturers at the various universities or colleges:

Legal Aid Board

Lecturer NGOs Legal Advisers

Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Professor

South African Police Service Military Correctional Services

Head of a Department or Law School Deputy Dean Dean

Legal Resources Centre/ Justice Centres Lawyers for Human Rights Clinics and Para-legals operating in Community Advice Centres University Law Clinics Para-legal Advice Offices © Elzet Geldenhuys-Hurter

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Health Sciences

We put the spotlight on occupational therapy By Prof Kitty Uys and Ronel Leyds

Introduction Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that aims to promote individualsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health and well-being. It is the art and science of facilitating participation through occupations. Occupations are those activities that are meaningful to us, that we need to do and/or are expected to do. People with loss of function because of disability and societal barriers are assisted by modifying occupations or the environment so that they can maintain their independence. In occupational therapy, persons with physical and mental conditions and/or disability are assisted through treatment to function independently in their occupations. The abilities that people retain after impairment or disability are developed maximally in order to enable them to lead meaningful and independent lives. An occupational therapist treats persons of all ages and should therefore be an expert in appropriate age-related occupations. Occupational therapy is a stimulating career that offers numerous challenges. It requires an adaptable, intelligent and practical person with good problem-

solving and managerial skills. A successful occupational therapist is able to maintain good interpersonal relations and can approach diverse situations in a resourceful manner. Qualified occupational therapists are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

What does the degree entail? The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree programme offered by the University of Pretoria is an integrated course including both human and natural sciences. In the learning process the basic subjects, Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology, are applied when learning occupational therapy for different conditions. The course is offered by applying problem-based teaching methods and includes hybrid teaching principles. This method of training helps to enhance studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; confidence and independence.

What can I do with my degree? Occupational therapists are employed in physical and psychiatric hospitals, schools, homes for the aged, welfare organisations, municipal clinics and

community organisations. In the private sector, insurance companies and private practices offer employment opportunities.

Learning programme The programme requires four years of full-time study and is designed to ensure active participation and learning. Students are placed with practitioners to do fieldwork with clients of different ages and genders, and are also required to work in government clinics, hospitals, private practices and under-resourced communities in and around Pretoria as part of social justice.

Research Undergraduate students become acquainted with research activities under the guidance of their lecturers. Research topics are chosen from the various fields that fall under OT and students submit their research projects in their final year. Contact information Email bontle.morulane@up.ac.za Email kitty.uys@up.ac.za

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What are the admission requirements? Minimum requirements for 2020 Achievement level Programme

English Home Language or English First Additional Language

Mathematics

Physical Science

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

APS

School of Healthcare Sciences BOT – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [4 years] Closing dates: SA – 31 May Non-SA – 31 May

Selection is based on Grade 11 results, the NBT and the Value-added Form. Careers: Occupational therapists, academics and researchers Note: Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation of the Admission Point Score.

Health Sciences hosts Fun Day for Children with Disabilities The Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted its annual community engagement event, the Fun Day for Children with Disabilities. This event has been running for 23 years and is one of the highlights on the Faculty calendar. The main objective of the event was to give disabled learners a day on which they could have fun and enjoy themselves in the company of other children with disabilities. This year more than 400 disabled learners from the greater Tshwane and Johannesburg areas took part in the event and participated in fun activities in different categories, according to their choice and ability. Students from the different undergraduate disciplines in the Faculty participated in this event. The Fun Day made a real difference in the lives of all

those involved: the disabled learners, Health Sciences staff and students. Prof Tiaan de Jager, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, commented:

‘This is a life-changing event. The students and staff members who spent time with the children were not only inspired, but were emotionally touched by their courage. It was wonderful to see how the students interacted with the children with disabilities as they had fun together.’

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Inspiration

One man’s transformational mathematics story makes a huge difference By Stephen Twinoburyo

Stephen Twinoburyo

In Grade 8, my friends and I had nothing positive to say about mathematics as a subject, or about the teacher. We believed mathematics was a difficult and useless subject. I planned to drop it in Grade 10, alongside physics, chemistry and biology, which I associated with mathematics. My marks were dismal (14–19%). I was what one could justifiably call a mathematics failure. I even repeated a grade because I failed mathematics. I dreamt of becoming a lawyer. My father was a town clerk in Uganda and as he was transferred often, I had to change schools frequently. In Grade 9 I started attending a new school where the first friends I met loved and highly revered mathematics. I developed an interest in it and my marks improved. Even though I achieved 60% in the mid-year examination, I still did not really believe that I could continue to do well in mathematics. Fortunately, I was spurred on by the praise of my teacher and the encouragement of my new friends and I rose to the top of my class in Mathematics. I have never looked back. After Grade 12, I went to University and studied electrical engineering, mathematics, statistical sciences and financial engineering. My life started changing after I had changed my mind-set. Had I remained in my first high school, I would have remained a mathematics failure because of what I believed. Do not underestimate the power of the influence exerted by your friends, family or teachers. Today I manage Scimatics Solutions, a mathematics and science education centre, and my mission is to ignite the abilities of every student in these fields. Once a student develops a positive mind-set about mathematics, the work of the teacher becomes

‘Are some children born with a mind for mathematics, while others are not?’ easier. All of us are born with the ability to do mathematics, but at some point we get the idea that we cannot do it—and we believe it. Even apparently harmless remarks made by parents, siblings, friends, neighbours and teachers can affect us and convince us that we cannot do mathematics. This is a great pity. Kelly Trotter King, an educational consultant and president of Generation Think, believes that two of the main reasons why students hate mathematics are: 1) They are intimidated by mathematics. 2) No one has taken the time to help build their self-confidence in this subject.

Mathematics is not an end in itself, but it multiplies the doors of opportunity, increases technological development and economically advances our world through the activities it supports, including trade. Many of the things that make our lives easier have a foundation in mathematical thinking. Contact information Stephen Twinoburyo Scimatics Solutions Tel +27 (0)12 362 2015 / 940 8195 Email stephen@scimaticssolutios.co.za Website www.scimaticssolutions.co.za

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Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Hard work adds up for blind mathematics whizz In 2000, Theodor Loots became the first visually impaired man in Africa to be awarded a black belt in judo. He then set another precedent by passing studies in Mathematical Statistics at the University of Pretoria with distinction, and in 2017 he was awarded a PhD. Yet people ask him if he needs help fastening his seatbelt! This is the kind of thing that really frustrates Theodor, who was born partially blind and lost his vision altogether in his third year of university. ’When I do my work, I try to do it as well as my colleagues, or better or faster. I feel that I constantly have to prove myself,’ he said. Theodor, who is now 34 years old, has come a long way from Grade 10, when he was given 3% for a test and his teacher told him that he could as well give up. Fortunately a new teacher arrived. Things changed and Theodor discovered his passion for numbers. At school and during his first two years at UP, he used special equipment to enlarge the typeface in his textbooks, but when he lost the little vision he had, he had to consider whether he should continue with Mathematical Statistics or change his course. ’I wouldn’t say quitting was never an option (but) I had to think

about my life and where I was going, and what options I had,’ he explained. In the end Theodor chose Statistics because of his love for numbers. But it was not easy. He had to type all his textbooks in Braille before he could start studying. ‘My Braille isn’t very good,’ he confessed, ‘so it took a very long time’. Initially he completed his assignments in Braille and then read them to a lecturer who typed them out. Because of this tedious process, he needed two extra years to complete his first degree.

Theodor is passionate about statistics because of the ‘pure joy of solving a very difficult problem’. He appreciates the way this subject enables him to relate to various people. However, numbers are not his only passion: he was still in his teens when he

BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August

was awarded a black belt in judo. At the time he was still partially sighted and the achievement was possible as he could usually identify people if they were close to him, depending on the light. Later he took up music and started playing the piano before moving on to violin and guitar. Initially he could read music as he could enlarge it, but later he mostly played by ear. Theodor and his wife Katryn have three children. Currently he is a lecturer in Mathematical Statistics at UP and plans to continue doing research and learning to read music in braille. Credit: Article from Sunday Times, by Leonie Wagner

Minimum requirements for 2020

Programme

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Theodor Loots

Achievement level* English Home Language or English First Additional Language

APS

Mathematics

NSC/IEB

AS Level

NSC/IEB

AS Level

Careers: Actuarial and financial mathematics is a popular field, with career opportunities in the business market and at investment institutions like banks and insurance companies. The skills of mathematicians are essential in portfolio management and the modelling of financial risk. This programme prepares students for professional careers as actuaries or financial engineers. For actuaries or actuarial technicians, activities include long-term capital projects, designing the benefits of medical schemes, the management of pension funds, the determination of contributions and financial management on a sound long-term basis, the evaluation of investments in shares, property and other transactions, and the determination of the premiums and reserves for outstanding claims of insurers. Financial engineers can be employed by banks and financial institutions, brokerage firms and investment institutions. The mathematical skills of financial engineers are essential in portfolio and risk management. Activities include asset management (trading in bonds, futures and derivative instruments such as options), designing new financial products and devising strategies to control credit risk.

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Veterinary Science

Onderstepoort Climbing Club Beginners’ Weekend 2018 By Alexandra Graham

On Friday, 27 April 2018, the Onderstepoort Climbing Club (OPCC) set out to Waterval Boven for their annual Beginners’ Weekend, which turned out to be an action-packed time filled with climbing, cycling, trail running and great campfire conversations.

First, let me give a bit of background on our Beginners’ Weekend: Every year, OPCC takes all the new climbers to Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga to climb on real rock. Boven is not only in a breath-taking environment, but is also one of the best climbing spots in South Africa. Climbers from all over the globe come to test their skills on our crags. We usually camp at Tranquilitas Adventure Farm, which is situated on the verge of the crag and also has numerous trail-running and mountain bike routes. It is every adrenaline junkie’s dream destination! As it was a long weekend and we wanted to make sure that we would find nice spots to pitch our tents, we made sure to arrive early on Friday. Once we had set up camp, we immediately heeded the

call of the mountains and prepared for our first weekend climb.

Boven offers routes with various degrees of difficulty and is therefore the ideal place to show new climbers the ropes, literally and figuratively! Being a beginner is not just about learning how to climb, but also about allowing yourself to be challenged and attempting new and more difficult routes to improve you skill. We spent the majority of our days down at the crag climbing, but didn’t limit ourselves to daylight climbing. As is

tradition, we worked in a night-climbing session on Saturday evening. There’s nothing like climbing in the dark, with only a flashlight and limited vision, to get the adrenaline pumping. What can be better than a braai at the end of a long day’s climbing? Especially if it is followed by a pleasant evening around a campfire, exchanging stories and experiences over coffee and rusks! Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and on Monday we had to pack up camp and head back to Onderstepoort (but only after a morning climb). Luckily everyone arrived back safely and in one piece, and although we had our fair share of bruised legs, scratched arms and aching muscles, we also had smiles that nothing could wipe off.

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Veterinary Science

Adventures with elephants: Getting clued up on conservation By Kira Coetzee, Simone Brown, Bruna Silva, Alexandra Graham and Rofhiwa Ramavhoya (BVSc III)

‘Animals are like us humans, they can express love. There is no difference.’ This is the opinion of the learners who took part in our community engagement project, which was a component of our module Veterinary Professional Life (VPL 300). Our group was allocated the Phagameng Secondary School for our community engagement project and we were required to take the learners on an educational tour to Adventures with Elephants, a wonderful game reserve that affords visitors the opportunity to interact with elephants. The purpose of the community engagement project was to teach the learners more about nature conservation, encourage compassion for animals and educate them about rabies. We also wanted to teach them how they can make a difference by adopting a way of life that promotes the health of humans, animals and the environment. We started out early on the chilly morning of 17 July 2018 to visit our school for the first time and meet the learners. We received a hearty welcome and the principal, Ms Nthabiseng Lekota,

was elated that we would be involving the learners in a community project.

perspectives were transformed and their love for animals was enhanced.

After introductions and a brief discussion, we gave the eager learners booklets (n = 20) about the prevention of rabies. Rabies prevention and education is only one component of our attempt to show the learners what One Health is about, but it is an essential component and the copies of the rabies booklet titled Want a friend? Be a friend, which were provided by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), were indispensable in helping us convey the rabies message to the learners in a fun and interactive manner.

After a busy morning we all enjoyed a delicious, wholesome lunch sponsored by Pick ‘n Pay in Bela Bela.

When the learners saw the elephants for the first time, they were in awe. Being able to touch and observe these magnificent animals from up close was an unforgettable experience. The elephants kept us enthralled by memorising names, spraying some learners with water and even playing a bit of soccer! One of the learners exclaimed: ‘After today I learned that animals are not bad at all. Who knew an elephant can kiss!’ On our way back we spent some time picking up litter along the road to reinforce our message about keeping our environment healthy. Overall, the excursion was a great success and the learners embraced the entire experience with enthusiasm. Their

Our group is grateful to have been able to make a difference in these learners’ lives and we hope that this project can continue to educate school learners about One Health, rabies and conservation. Contact information Website www.veterinary.up.ac.za

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Humanities

Doing things with drama What do Zenande Mfenyana, Mila Guy, Pearl Monama, Ilse Klink, Donnalee Roberts, Mdu Nhlapo, Gretha Pietersen, Masego Mothibakgomo, Erik Harm Holm, Noxolo Dlamini, Neels Claasen, Putla Sethlapelo, Carla Classen, Barbara (Rouge) Wedi, Juanita de Villiers, Eloïse Cupido, Elma Postma, Desiree Gardner, Tarryn Louch, Nico Scheepers, Wessel Pretorius, Mona Monyane, Reynard Hugo, Olebogang Morolo, Anel Alexander, Je-ani Swiegelaar, Gopala Davies, Werner Coetzer, Thapelo Aphiri, Melt Sieberhagen and Semakaleng Moeketsi have in common?

Chanél Muller and Mdu Nhlapo in Chasing. Choreographed by Nicola Haskins

By Marié-Heleen Coetzee

They (and many others) chose to complete their undergraduate studies in drama at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Drama.

choreography, voice artists, dance and physical theatre, theatre-making, facilitation, events coordination and more.

When you join the Department, you join a long list of alumni who excelled in various domains related to the performing arts sector, including acting, directing, production management, lecturing, teaching, editing, radio and TV presenting, film analysis and criticism, digital media and performance, music theatre, performing arts management, stage management, scriptwriting,

A drama degree is not concerned only with specialist skills training; it is also a way of looking at and engaging with the world, being in the world and positively impacting on the world. It is a means for generating knowledge and making meaning of ourselves in our historical, social and political contexts; a way of advocating for a more just and humane world.

Minimum admission requirements of BDram – Bachelor of Drama Programme

MUSIC AND DRAMA BDram – Bachelor of Drama [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 June Non-SA – 30 June

Minimum requirements for 2020 Achievement level* English Home Language or English First Additional Language NSC/IEB

AS Level

APS

Departmental selection is based on an audition in August of the year preceding students’ first year of study. Candidates who are selected, will be expected to achieve an APS of at least 28 in the NSC to retain admission. The NBT is not applicable to this programme. Careers: Actors (theatre, film, television and radio), physical theatre artists, theatre critics, radio and television presenters, directors, educational theatre practitioners and educators, community theatre artists and educators, light and sound operators, voice artists, stage and production managers, programme facilitators and managers, performing arts administrators, camera operators, documentary film-makers, digital and new media editors, playwrights, scriptwriters, play devisors, film and theatre researchers

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Humanities 1 In the BDram degree, the Department trains artist-scholars: students who can conceptually and creatively engage with diverse domains in the performing arts, media and societal sectors. The Department encourages critical inquiry, entrepreneurial endeavours, creative outputs, independent research and innovative thought in a climate of academic and artistic excellence through a ‘glocal’ lens (acknowledging local and global contexts). Having an active interface with the professional world, our drama training foregrounds the balance between theory and practice.

Besides offering discipline-specific skills training, the Department also encourages students to explore the transferability of drama skills and knowledge to transdisciplinary domains, as is evident in the projects we create in collaboration with multiple role players from different domains. As part of the Arts cluster, we encourage students to unlock creative synergies between the arts disciplines with regard to research, projects and creative work. The BDram is a three-year degree, with an option to also complete an honours degree, after which students can continue with master’s and doctoral studies.

How can the BDram prepare me for the world of work?

This course teaches you practical skills that are relevant to the performing arts sector. You will be taught by lecturers and guest lecturers who work in the profession. It teaches you how to transfer dramabased skills to contexts outside of the performing arts. You will learn the ‘soft skills’ that employers look for in people, regardless of the kind of job they do. This includes strategic, analytical, critical and creative thinking; effective communication; working as part of a collective; making appropriate decisions; planning, organising and

prioritising work; solving problems creatively; working effectively with different kinds of people; adaptability; leading projects; developing an entrepreneurial mind-set; working under pressure, having a strong work ethic; and time-management skills.

Can I take drama modules even though I am not studying towards a BDram?

Drama and Film Studies modules are open to all students in the Humanities. These modules explore the languages of drama and film and analyse texts (visual and written) in relation to our broader socio-political landscape.

You can also take part in the annual Kopanong Student Arts Festival, which is hosted by the Department of Drama. The festival offers students and young artists an opportunity to showcase their original work in any language and any genre. For more information, visit www.up.ac.za/ kopanong.

What do some of our alumni have to say? ‘Thank you to the Department of Drama that gave me my foundation and generated a love— in my whole being—for acting.’ Elma Postma (Actress and presenter)

‘Above all, UP Drama offered and equipped me with real and practical skills that I continue to utilise in my career.’

Joe Teffo (Television producer, actor and choreographer)

‘For four years I had the honour of being a part of this crazybeautiful-brilliant family...a family that took my talents, passions and dreams and transformed them into tools, a vocation and a reality—full of possibility.’ Ingeborg Riedmaier (Actress, writer and voice artist, Los Angeles)

Contact information Department of Drama Mr Bailey Snyman (Undergraduate programme co-ordinator) Tel +27 (0)12 420 2558 Email bailey.snyman@up.ac.za

1. Neo Ray Buso en Mahlongonolo Sepota in Call us Crazy. Director: Josias Dos Moleele. 2. Shiftings directed and choreographed by Marié-Heleen Coetzee. 3. Bianca Oppelt and Micia de Wet in Streetlight with Lips. Directed by Napo Masheane. 4. Mdu Nhlapo, Tarryn-Tanille Prinslo. Standing: Lesego Molotsi. In As Night Falls. Choreographed by Nicola Haskins. 5. Marek Steenkamp Pieter Human and Juanita De Villiers Velts in Carnival. Choreographed by Nicola Haskins.

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Education

Record number PhD degrees awarded at the Faculty of Education’s graduation ceremony in September By Annalize Brynard

The Faculty is extremely proud of the 28 students who graduated with PhD degrees on 7 September 2018, and particularly proud of the following Faculty staff members who were among those who received their doctorates: Dr Nosipho Jaca from the Department of Education Management and Policy Studies (supervised by Dr Teresa Ogina), for her thesis titled Investigating experiences of transition from a teacher to the head of the department Dr Safia Mohamed from the Department of Educational Psychology (supervised by Prof Liesel Ebersöhn), for her thesis on Indigenous pathways to appraisal during resilience processes

Dr Kimera Moodley from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (supervised by Dr Ronel Callaghan), for her thesis titled Mobile learning: a professional teacher technical identity development framework Dr Susan Thuketana from the Department of Early Childhood Education (supervised by Prof Miems Steyn), for her research on Creating meaningful learning opportunities for children with cerebral palsy in rural schools Dr Anienie Veldsman, also from the Department of Early Childhood Education (supervised by Prof Ina Joubert), for her

thesis on ’n Spelgebaseerde geletterdheidsvoorbereidingsprogram vir die professionele ontwikkeling van Graad R-opvoeders Dr Petrus Lombard, Project Manager: JuniorTukkie (supervised by the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof Chika Sehoole), for his thesis on Factors that influence the transition from high school to higher education: the case of the JuniorTukkie Programme.

A total of 34 master’s degrees and 304 distance education honours degrees were also awarded.

Prof Norman Duncan, Vice-Principal: Academic and Prof Chika Sehoole, Dean of the Faculty of Education, celebrating the achievements of the 28 students who were awarded the PhD degrees

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Joy among the 28 graduates as they celebrate with their families and friends

Prof Chika Sehoole, Dean of the Faculty of Education, who acted as supervisor for Dr Petrus Lombard (Project Manager: JuniorTukkie) from the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration (DESA)

Dr Kimera Moodley from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education

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Education

What the Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education offers you By Anthea Pretorius

This programme provides a basis for the development of knowledge and skills to improve athlete performance by way of physical assessment, exercise and conditioning prescription, and research. The aim is to develop coaches who can function successfully in an interdisciplinary environment by using the latest techniques and research to improve the performance of athletes and sports teams. The Higher Certificate incorporates lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, and students are exposed to different sporting codes while working with athletes with varying skill levels. Programme organiser Dr Jaco Joubert is passionate about this programme, which has found a home in the Faculty of Education. He described it as follows: ’This is a blended programme that lies between distance education and contact sessions. It has two components: sports practised on the field and practical

Athletes who want to focus on sports coaching and spend less time on the field spend approximately 150 hours learning how to manage a sports club.

sessions, which include coaching, voluntary classes and contact with tutors.’ The Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education is a SAQA Level 5 qualification. The duration of the programme is one year. During this year students complete six Faculty of Education modules, which offer them the option to further their studies in BEd and qualify as PE teachers.

Interesting things you should know about the qualification are:

The Federation coaching courses are all accredited. Students registered for the Higher Certificate will also complete the referee and adjudication courses, which will give them additional qualifications with which they can earn money at sporting events. The programme for the Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education is structured in two ways: High performance athletes who want to focus on becoming professional sportsmen/women have 20 hours of administration and 20 hours of coaching, but spend the rest of the time on the field playing sports.

Both these groups can also complete a range of additional courses, including: A course on strapping and sports injuries A first aid course that is compulsory and takes 40 hours plus 20 hours’ practical work next to a sports field. Successful candidates are issued with certificates and can earn R100 per hour at events. Courses on Sports Nutrition are offered by Nicky de Villiers. These include the preparation of healthy meals. There is also a course on Sports Professionalism. ‘One of the advantages of the Higher Certificate,’ said Dr Joubert, ‘is that it creates jobs for these students’. Contact information Dr Jaco Joubert Manager: Academic Relationships Sports Centre, Hillcrest Campus South Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083 Tel +27 (0)12 420 6150 Email jaco.joubert@up.ac.za

What are the minimum requirements for admission to this programme? Minimum requirements for 2020 Programme

Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education [1 year] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August

Achievement level* English Home Language or English First Additional Language NSC/IEB

AS Level

APS

Selection process: A total of 180 students are accepted annually for this programme. Applicants who indicate Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education as first or second choice will be considered. All applicants will be considered by the Student Administration of the Faculty based on the admission requirements. Applicants that meet the academic requirements will then be further considered in collaboration with TuksSport for the different sports codes according to their sport achievements. � Students who have been nominated by an official sports club of the University will receive first option for selection. � Selection is also based on the Grade 12 sporting achievements. � Candidates who do not have bachelor’s study endorsement may be admitted to the BEd degree on successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Sports Science Education subject to Senate discretionary approval. � Selection to this programme is restricted to students endorsed by TuksSport only. Careers: Sports coaching, sports and exercise industry

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Theology and Religion

From Pretoria to Germany—Studying at UP can really take you places by Tshwanelo Serumola

Tshwanelo, a student in the Faculty of Theology and Religion, had the opportunity to interview Siyaphiwa Maphanga, who has just returned from Germany. ‘I was in Germany from April to August 2018 for the German Exchange Programme and what a life-changing, unforgettable experience it was,’ says a thrilled Siyaphiwa.

How did you get involved in the programme and what was your motivation to go? ‘I was involved in the programme with Professor Willem Fourie who drafted the advert, which was sent out to all students. I’ve always wanted to study abroad so I waited for my schedule to be more flexible and decided to go.’

What were the most valuable lessons you learned while you were there? ‘Firstly, there’s a world out there beyond us. Secondly, cultural exchange programmes bring forth diversity. Finally, when you’re plucked out of your comfort zone, don’t be closed off but rather take full advantage of opportunities given to you.’

So how did you find the field of theological study in Germany? ‘With the elective modules I was able to take, I got to understand the rich theological history in Germany. These days, they’re a lot more liberal and they follow the northern theological trends’.

What were your greatest challenges on a personal level while away from home? ‘I cannot report a single thing that was bad from my stay, because people were that great to me. I think the only challenges were the cultural and linguistic differences that made it difficult to connect to people on a deeper level, but I felt well accommodated’.

Where would you like to see the local study of theology in the next five years? ‘I would like us to have more serious conversations which are relevant to what is happening in society. We cannot be an isolated body of thinkers out of sync with the rest of society’.

Would you ever go back to Germany, and what advice would you give to students who want to participate in the exchange programme? ‘I definitely plan on going back to Germany again. I would advise students who are interested in this Exchange Programme to learn German ahead of time. It makes communication so much easier. It is also advisable to consider this opportunity at postgraduate level, because you have more flexibility and the impact on your studies is less than at undergraduate level.’

More about Siyaphiwa Born and raised in Durban, Siyaphiwa went to Northwood High School for Boys. He enrolled at UP in 2012 to study BEng (Chemical Engineering), but after having a major spiritual encounter with God, he decided to leave engineering after studying for two years and fulfil his calling by obtaining a Theology degree. Siyaphiwa would like to go into academia and teach here in Pretoria while serving in fellowship at a church.

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Culture

Medical residences make a clean sweep at UP

A Capella 2018

By Philip Davids

Living a life that’s more than just a dream: What will you do with a hundred bucks? What would you do with a hundred bucks? Would you sail the sea, win the girl, or maybe just do all the things you always wished you could? The medical men of House Ukuthula (Olympus) showed us just what realising their dreams meant to them in their winning performance at this year’s UP A Capella. As defending champions these men had their work cut out for them, but they were not about to back down. Under the dedicated guidance of their co-coaches for the year, Zak Potgieter and Carl-Adriaan Hugo, they spent many hours perfecting their sound and that trademark House Ukuthula (Olympus) choreography to take the competition by storm. They enchanted audiences with their theme of ‘Sidewalk dreamers’, telling a universal story of comradery and loss, of pain and joy, and of that dream of something bigger that resides inside all of us. Gracing the stage with their powerful and poignant sound, they showed the audience a whole new definition of A Capella. Featuring well-known voices such as the soulful sounds of Stephen Sass, these men from atop the mountain left auditoriums exhilarated.

It comes as no surprise that these men went on to not only win the men’s division of UP A Capella, but also stepped out as overall winners, triumphant in their dream. Furthermore, they were privileged enough to share this glory with their neighbours from Prinshof Campus.

To the men who sang their hearts out and brought it home for the third year in a row, we can only say, ‘thank you for the music!’

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Culture

Curelitzia is UP A Capella Female Winners 2018 By Leigh-anne Behrens and Nonhlanhla Zwane Who knew that years of CPR, long nights at the hospital and general strain on the vocal cords could train a group of soon to be medical professionals in the art of A Capella music? Angelic voices are just another trick up our sleeves here at Curelitzia. As a residence, we take tremendous pride in our A Capella girls and the annual show-stopping performances they produce. Our girls work tirelessly throughout the year to create musical masterpieces on stage and have been fortunate enough to successfully compete against the giants of UP A Capella over the past few years. We have had great success in regards to our A Capella performances over the years with major highlights in 2014, when we were crowned overall winners at Nationals, as well as in 2015 when we were placed second. While it was unfortunate that our girls did not make

the finals in 2016 or 2017, this year our girls came back stronger than ever and placed first in the ladies’ category. As a residence, we take pride in our efforts towards integration and transformation, and it showed as we also won the award for best multiculturalism performance (ladies’ residences). Our theme this year was ‘Memoirs of an untold story’, and we dove into some deep-rooted issues of society regarding individuality, self-expression and love. Our theme was encompassed in the last song of our performance, ‘This is me’, as we challenged the idea that we are confined to who we are expected to be rather than being free to become the best versions of ourselves. We showed that we can express the parts of ourselves that we feel the need to hide away – and in doing so, we embrace true happiness and individuality.

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Culture

Tuks Bophelong is UP A Capella mixed residence winners By Isaac Masoleng Our theme for 2018 was ‘An African love story’. We chose this theme because we felt that we could do it justice and that it could be quite entertaining if done properly, given the various generally unexplored sub-genres in African music when it comes to UP A Capella, as well as the various languages we could use for our songs. Our story follows our main protagonist returning home from an overseas trip, rekindling his old love, losing said love because of an external party and then reconciling with his love interest. A variety of songs were used, ranging from ‘Hello my baby’ by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, ‘Nomvula’ by Nathi and ‘Tojana ya Thesele’ by Press,

to a traditional isiXhosa song titled ‘Awuyazi into oyifunayo’ and a beautifully arranged version of our national anthem. The combination of varied moods that each song created and the acting gave the performance an authentic air of storytelling. This was our first year competing in the competition, and we won all four mixed categories, which were: First place (mixed) Best own composition (mixed) Best prescribed song (mixed – ‘Emlanjeni’ by Mafikizolo) Best multiculturalism (mixed residences)

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UP residences

University of Pretoria changes some residence names By the Department of University Relations

After a process of consultation and in line with the University of Pretoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing transformation initiatives, a decision was made to change the names of some of its residences to reflect a more multicultural, inclusive living environment for students. The University consulted extensively with residence house committees, who in turn made use of house meetings, transformation committee discussions, surveys, and e-voting to involve residents. There were also discussions with alumni on suggested names for the residences. Furthermore, the University held discussions with the Residence Advisory Board and the Student Representative Council.

Changes to names of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residences

Curlitzia becomes Curelitzia Erika becomes Erica Inca becomes Ikageng Jasmyn becomes House Khutso Katjiepiering becomes Azalea Klaradyn becomes House Nala Lilium becomes Hayani Magrietjie becomes House Mags

Changes to names of menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence

Boekenhout becomes House TAU Kiaat becomes Tirisano Kollege becomes College Maroela becomes Morula Legae Mopanie becomes Mopane Olienhout becomes Tuks Ekhaya Olympus becomes House Ukuthula Taaibos becomes The Tower

Each residence head will be responsible for the implementation of the name change, in consultation with the Department of Residence Affairs and Accommodation, as well as the respective residence house committees. The new names are set out below.

Changes to names of mixed residence Onderstepoort becomes OP Village Protea becomes Protea Mbalenhle Tuks Naledi becomes Khanyisa Naledi

The following residence names will remain unchanged

Asterhof Madelief Nerina Zinnia Xayata Jakaranda Hippokrates Tuksdorp Tuks Bophelong Tuks Village

Source: https://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2724246-university-of-pretoriachanges-some-residence-names

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UP residences

House Khutso: House of ladies with personality! By Lesego Mokgola

When a girl tells you that she is from House Khutso (previously known as Jasmyn), you would be well advised to prepare yourself for the confidence she’s about to bring and own, in true Jaster style. Since opening its doors in 1965, House Khutso has been characterised by vibrancy and passion. It is not a house, but home to a colourful sisterhood of individualistic young women from diverse backgrounds. House Khutso was built on and still adheres to values that make it a wonderful place to call home. Our core values are not only words written on the wall for people to see when they walk into the house, or featured in songs and war cries, but are values that are held, internalised and embraced by all the residents. These values are pride, determination, respect, sisterhood and unity: we take pride in the excellence that is housed within our walls; we approach everything with determination; we encourage respect, which includes both selfrespect and mutual respect and allows us to teach and learn from each other; we build sisterhoods that go beyond close friendships and ensure that no matter who you are at House Khutso, you will always find someone you can talk to about almost anything; and we undertake any challenge in unity to ensure that the word failure can never be associated with the ladies of House Khutso. As residents of House Khutso we strive to develop an environment that will facilitate the growth of future female leaders in all fields. This is made possible by creating platforms for, and encouraging participation in various activities. At House Khutso we recognise excellence by annually hosting the Prestige event during which all the girls who had represented the house in various activities are rewarded.

A residence is normally viewed as a place where you sleep while working towards completing your degree, but at House Khutso we make time for more than academic pursuits. We encourage our girls to maintain a balance between their studies and social involvement, which ensures that they achieve excellence in different areas. One of our achievements in 2018 was that Khutso was the only female residence that reached the semi-finals of the residence debating event and finished in third place. We also received the award for best reception at the Annual Expressions Art exhibition held by STUKU. In the presence of Khutso girls, passion is one thing you can always be certain of, and as we all dress in red you’ll never be able to claim that you did not notice us.

Five cool facts about House Khutso House Khutso celebrated its 53rd birthday in 2018! At House Khutso, a first-year student is called a Slurpie, which is the Afrikaans word for small elephant’s trunk. Our mascot is a red elephant named Nymsaj (pronounced nimsha), which is Jasmyn spelled backwards. The six levels on which residents’ rooms are located each has a unique name. Starting from the lowest level, they are called Mandolin, Karientjie, Kammelielie, Kya Rosa, Meraai and Lappop. The ladies of House Khutso are not allowed to wear shoes to house meetings, but may wear socks. This is to show that although we are different, we are all equal.

Contact information Prof Lise Korsten Email lise.korsten@up.ac.za Website www.up.ac.za/jasmyn

University of Pretoria

UP residences

The Tower Residence: Hillcrest Campus The Tower (previously known as Taaibos) men’s residence was founded in 1961 and is the second oldest residence on the University of Pretoria’s Hillcrest Campus. Our mascot, Oupa Rokkit, arrived in 1961 after having been rescued, together with a gnome, from Sonop residence by six daring The Tower students. The Tower is not just a residence; it is a home where people from different backgrounds come together to live as brothers while developing into strong men. Brotherhood is our foundation and we support each other, so that friends become like family. We stand tall like the tower in the garden and Oupa Rokkit stands guard at our front entrance to keep an eye on us. The Tower residents stand out on campus in their red and black jackets, and on ’The Tower Tuesday’, which is every Tuesday, they proudly wear their The Tower shirts and caps. On Sundays they wear their tassel caps to lunch. This tradition, which was introduced in 1983, symbolises loyal residency. Students are awarded tassels in different colours for different achievements. The House Creed is proudly sung after the House Committee meetings on Sunday evenings, and at the regular Monday night ‘Teekan’ meetings. Every evening students get together to participate in

various activities in the energy-charged Chappies Den.

Our The Tower values are anchored in PRIDE (Passion – the driving force to achieving success; Respect – for ourselves, those around us and the House; Integrity – in the decisions we make; Discipline – with regard to our behaviour and our time management; and Excellence – what we strive to achieve in all our endeavours). The Tower is recognised as a wellbalanced and diverse residence. The students participate in a variety of sports, such as rugby, soccer, basketball and volleyball, and even plan their own corridor sports each year! The Tower was the proud winner of the StepitUP 2018 singing and dancing competition with their theme ‘Around the world’, and

achieved fourth place in the 2018 UP A Capella competition, which were two remarkable achievements! The residence has been actively involved in the community. Together with an organisation known as Kruisweg Koffiehuis, we have been reaching out to the homeless on the streets of Sunnyside, handing out toiletry packs and food. The students also assisted the SPCA, an animal rescue centre, by helping with urgent jobs and walking some of the dogs. The second-year students established a vegetable garden to grow their own vegetables to support the community. This year The Tower also had a big drive to encourage blood donations by challenging the corridors to see who could donate the most! As representatives of our residence, we strive to give our best in all we do and to never leave anyone behind. The Tower is our home away from home where we all stand together with pride.

1. The 2018/2019 HK Chairman Jerome Klopper 2. Receiving award for HC members of the year Luyanda Matthews Jerome Klopper and Matthew Dunbar 3. Taaibos July, Shane Bassin, Jake Greenway and Kyle Hay 4. Taaibos July, Connor, Hayden and Jason 5. Winning Serrie Theme Around the World

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