HSRC Research Hub: Democracy, Peace, and Security Research Hub The HSRC invites you to a seminar to assess South Africa’s tactical withdrawal from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The discussion will explore lessons learned from the deployment, the factors behind the rapid tactical…
Digitalisation, the 4IR and the Just Energy Transition (JET) are among the key policy drivers shaping innovation in the South African business sector. Scholars have long characterised the relationship between innovation and skills demand in terms of skills-biased technological change, where the…
The HSRC cordially invites you to join our seminar on preventing, managing and resolving electoral conflicts in Africa. Democracy is imperiled in Africa today. This explains in part why contemporary democracy discourse on the continent is by dominated themes like the erosion of democracy (democratic…
The HSRC cordially invites you to join our seminar on the unfolding security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Recently, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one of the longest and most complex conflicts in Africa’s modern history has re-escalated. What began as a political…
Despite strides in gender equality, women worldwide still face significant challenges in their careers, from pay gaps to limited advancement opportunities. This seminar will delve into these critical issues, offering a platform for experts, practitioners, and advocates to share insights and…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) cordially invites you to a hybrid seminar titled ‘Innovation for inclusive development and economics: Interpretations and policy implications’ on 7 August 2024 in the Ruby Auditorium,…
Most young people never seek support for their suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Research with high school-aged youth found that fewer than a third of those reporting suicidal ideation sought adult help. LGBTQI+ youth report higher rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts than their…
The Sonke CHANGE intervention: evaluating social behaviour change communication programmes, tools and experiences from the field The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) cordially invites you to a seminar that explores the application of evaluation methods in social behaviour change communication…
“Why, How, Where?” In this seminar, Prof. Timothy K. Stanton will focus on the evolving practice, principles and ethics of community-engaged research. The free seminar is open to all those interested. Date: Wednesday, 21 February Time: 11:00 – 13:00 Register to join virtually Further…
