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The GNU and the Future of South Africa’s Domestic and Foreign Policy

  The Future of Diplomacy 15h00 – 18h00 9 October 2024 Join here This seminar will examine the significant implications of South Africa’s newly established Government of National Unity (GNU) following the 2024 elections on both domestic and foreign policy fronts. Participants will explore how this political coalition influences current governance, policy reforms, and socio-economic […]

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Maximising Impact: How to Publish High-Impact AI Research

Maximising Impact: How to Publish High-Impact AI Research 11h00 – 12h30 5 June 2024 Register here The Taylor & Francis Group in collaboration with the Institute for the Future of Knowledge hosted an exclusive workshop titled “Maximising Impact: How to Publish High-Impact AI Research.”  In this session, we focused on “How to publish Scholarly Books

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Book Launch: Design and Analysis of Control Systems: Driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Decentralised Artificial Intelligence and Control Systems 18h00 – 20h00 20 May 2024 Register here Physical Venue: Ubuntu Chambers Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Madibeng, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, UJ Online via Zoom: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6O_MVQFwTlOWN8Ol1qN9rg RSVP  For more information and attendance confirmation, please contact Ms Thandeka Nomvele at tnomvele@uj.ac.za (tel: 011 559 7213). Share this post: Share on

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Democracy and Development in Africa: How Far, How Well?

The Future of Diplomacy 12h00 – 13h30 21 May 2024 Register here As we mark Africa Day and anticipate the upcoming general elections in South Africa, join us for a dynamic public dialogue on “Democracy and Development in Africa: How Far, How Well.” This timely event will explore the progress and challenges of democracy and

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Unpacking South Africa’s Role in the Ongoing Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Future of Diplomacy 17h00 – 18h45 27 February 2024 Register here The Israel-Palestine conflict remains one of the most enduring and contentious geopolitical issues of our time, with deep-seated historical, religious, and political dimensions. Within this complex landscape, South Africa has emerged as a significant player, drawing on its own historical struggles against apartheid

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

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, for

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Ethics in the 4IR

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

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

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

  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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