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USIBA 2026 research retreat
Mentoring courses for support staff
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Research event · 2024
Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival
A four-day exchange on innovative qualitative methods and research practice.
Community engagement · 2024
Tswala! project bridges the digital divide
A partnership supplied digital resources to Eloff Primary School and supported teachers in co-creating their use.
Public scholarship · 2024
Technology, humanity and ethical progress
An Optentia symposium examined how technological development can serve sustainability, human rights and well-being.
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