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Mon, Jun 27, 2022

2nd International Post-tuberculosis Symposium (Stellenbosch): Invitation to join the scientific and organizing committee 

                                    
Dear Colleagues, 
We are delighted to announce plans to host the 2nd
International Post-tuberculosis Symposium in Stellenbosch in the first quarter
of 2023. 
We are hoping to increase diversity of the leadership
team for this Symposium, and would like to invite interested persons to
complete the form below if they would like to be part of the organizing team.
Anybody with an interest in post-tuberculosis consequence is welcome (not just
researchers / clinicians). The Symposium hopes to address all aspects of
life after TB, not only post-TB lung disease. 
We are looking for people to be involved in either of
the: 



    
 
  1. Steering (Organising) Committee –
     responsible for the structure and running of the Symposium 
    2. 
 
  2. Academic Committee – responsible for content and
     outputs of various aspects of the Symposium. 
    3. 




If you would like to be considered for either of these
roles, please complete the attached form by 15 July 2022 and
return to: mariekevdzalm@sun.ac.za
Please note:



    
 
  1. These are unfunded roles, 
    2. 
 
  2. People on the team will be expected to be fully
     involved in the organization and contribute to the success of the
     Symposium. 
    3. 
 
  3. Estimated Minimum Weekly Time Commitment:
     initially 1-2 hours per week, increasing to half a day per week in the
     months preceding the Symposium
    4. 




Please feel free to share this email within your all
post-TB networks, as we are wanting to be as inclusive as possible. 



Brian Allwood & Marieke vd Zalm



Associate Professor (Pulmonologist)

Division of
Pulmonology | Department of Medicine|Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences |South Africa

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Wed, Jun 11, 2025

Save The Date! Communications Workshop At The Edctp 2025 Forum

Dear Colleague,


Are you attending the EDCTP 2025 forum in Kigali (Rwanda)?

Don't miss the Communications workshop on Thursday 19 June (15:30 - 17:30 Rwanda time) in room MH3.

The topic of the workshop will be: "From good to great: Mastering communication skills for impactful science


Best,

The EDCTP team.





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Wed, May 28, 2025

Call For Proposals: Panel Sessions At Science Forum South Africa 2025

Dear Stakeholder

Science Forum South Africa 2025 (SFSA 2025) will take place from 24 to 28 November 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) in Pretoria, South Africa. This year marks the tenth edition of SFSA, celebrating a decade of igniting vibrant discussions on the role of science in society. The Forum brings together stakeholders from the scientific community, government, industry, and civil society.

We are pleased to invite proposals from individuals and institutions to convene panel sessions as part of the SFSA 2025 programme. These sessions should align with the Forum's theme and sub-themes, and provide an opportunity to engage diverse perspectives in critical conversations.

FORUM THEME

Igniting Conversations: Placing Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Centre of Government, Education, Society, and Industry

SUB-THEMES

  • Financing for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
  • Science and Society Nexus (Agriculture, Health, Climate Change, Just Energy Transition)
  • Building Research Capabilities for Africa (STISA 2024)
  • The Role of Science Diplomacy
  • Emerging Industry – The Role of Disruptive Technologies
  • Science Journalism and Science Communication
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

HOW TO SUBMIT

The deadline for proposal submissions is 21 July 2025.

SFSA 2025 is proudly co-hosted by the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA) initiative.

We look forward to your participation in shaping the dialogue at SFSA 2025.

Best regards
The SFSA 2025 Organising Committee

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Thu, Apr 3, 2025

Awards To Attend The 2025 Isv Congress In South Africa

📢Exciting news for early career researchers and PhD students planning to attend the ISV congress in South Africa from  28-30 October 2025!


Applications deadline for awards to attend the congress has been extended to 7 April 2025.


The award for LMIC members covers:

✨ISV congress registration fee

✨Accommodation for up to 4 nights

✨Economy class air travel

 

To apply, visit: https://www.isvcongress2025.co.za/

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