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The Resurgence of Military Coups in the Sahel and the Future of Democracy in Africa

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  The Future of Diplomacy 17h00 – 18h45 29 September 2023 Register here Looking at Africa’s post-independence historical landscape, there is no denying that its journey towards stable democracies, which began in the late 1980s to early 1990s, has been marred by pervasive security threats and challenges, including conflicts, terrorism, coups, and revolutions. Since 2019, …

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Ethics in the 4IR

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Data Science Across Disciplines 17:00 – 18:30 Thursdays: 3, 10 and 17 August 2023 Register here This webinar series explores the ethical challenges and considerations arising from the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in finance, healthcare, and education, focusing on the university. Each webinar brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to examine the intricate ethical implications …

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Democratising Knowledge: The Politics and Economics of Knowledge Production and Consumption

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HYBRID SEMINAR SERIES 1, 8 and 15 August 2023 Register here This series delves into the dynamic landscape of knowledge accessibility, exploring the intricate interplay between politics, economics, and knowledge production and consumption. The seminars will address the challenges researchers, academics, and students in Africa and the Global South encounter when accessing scholarly journals, analysing …

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4th Annual PG Workshop: Remaking the World through Machine Learning

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Data Science Across Disciplines 09:00 – 17:00 Monday, 10 July 2023 – Thursday, 13 July 2023 Register here Message from the organizers The theme of the workshop is the impact that Machine Learning tools, technologies, and algorithms, can have on the various social, economic, and technical hurdles we face daily. This workshop is hosted by …

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Ideas and Solutions – In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream: An Autobiography of Thought Leadership, Vol. III

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  The Future of Diplomacy 18h30 – 20h30 8 June 2023 Register here On 8 June, 2023, the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK) held a book launch: Ideas and Solutions – In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream: An Autobiography of Thought Leadership, Vol. III, at the University of …

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Ethics and Explainability for Responsible Data Science (EE-RDS) (2022)

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Data Science Across Disciplines Wednesday 2 November 2023 Register here Data Science Across Disciplines (DSAD), a research group within the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK), and the Perception Robotics and Intelligent Machines Research Group (PRIME) at the University of Moncton (Canada) invite you to participate in the Ethics and Explainability …

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The Implications of AI Tools in Teaching and Learning: A Case of ChatGPT

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Decentralised Artificial Intelligence and Control Systems 15h00 – 17h30 18 May 2023 Register here Share this post: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Share on email Upcoming events: View all Host Head of Research, UJ’s Institute for the Future of Knowledge Speaker Dr Helen Crompton Senior Research Associate at …

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Trends of Elections and Democratic Consolidation in Africa

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The Future of Diplomacy 15h00 – 17h15 22 March 2023 Register here Share this post: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Share on email Upcoming events: View all Host Co-Host Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) Venue Online via Zoom Additional information Watch video Memo Find out more …

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The 2023 Presidential Election and the Future of Nigerian Democracy

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The Future of Diplomacy 17h00 – 18h45 16 February 2023 Register here The Future of Diplomacy Research Group, Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in collaboration with the African Union Studies Unit at UJ’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) will hold a Panel Discussion: The 2023 …

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Webinar: Insights and Perspectives on the Global Energy Crisis with Special Reference to the SADC Region

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In this webinar, Professor Arthur Mutambara, Director of the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for the Future of Knowledge, unpacks energy crisis in the SADC region and offers solutions here. Green Futures 14h30 – 17h30 9 February 2023 Register here Share this post: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Share …

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