Macro-economic and socio-economic impact of HIV and Aids
What is the macro-economic and socio-economic impact of HIV and Aids, especially in the least-developed countries (LDCs)? What does this mean for organisational practices and strategies? Prof André Roux of futures studies at the SU Business School tackled this topic as part of our programme for today’s #SummerSchool2023 sessions. From an economic perspective, HIV and Aids create […]
ILO shares insights about the changing world of work
Yesterday our #PostgradSummerSchool students had the privilege of listening to Mr Limpho Mandoro (Social Dialogue and Labour Administration Specialist at the International Labour Organization) talk about the changing nature of the world of work. With Covid-19 one of the key drivers of changes in the labour market in recent years, Mandoro shared insights on some of the […]
Africa Centre’s programmes align with UN’s SDGs
Collaboration and alignment across organisations, sectors and countries are key in the fight against the Aids pandemic. In terms of a global perspective, the work we do at the Africa Centre addresses five of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): · Goal 3 – good health and wellbeing: Our #postgraduate programme integrates clinical, epidemiological, […]
Key takeaways for the Summer School
Since the first time we presented the Postgraduate Diploma back in 2001, more than 5 000 students from 40+ countries have completed the course successfully. Meeting new students during the #PostgradSummerSchool who will join this global network of HIV and Aids advocates is always a highlight. We ideally want students to take away two core messages from […]
Practical pointers about the study journey
Following a busy but inspiring first day of #SummerSchool2023, we have more industry experts on today’s programme. In addition, our team is presenting several sessions on the administrative aspects of the course, and some of the 2022 graduates will share their experience. Yesterday Prof Ronel du Preez-Snyman (Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching at the Faculty of Economic […]
Let’s reignite and accelerate action (keynote address)
The first day of #SummerSchool2023 is in full swing! The keynote address about the importance of reigniting and accelerating the management of HIV and Aids to end this pandemic by 2030 delivered by Dr David Parirenyatwa (President of the Society for Aids in Africa) was an apt reminder of the value and critical nature of this course. […]
Our 23rd Summer School kicks off
Today marks the start of our 23rd Summer School where we’ll welcome – virtually – 180 students from 7 countries who registered for our Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/Aids Management. For the next five days students will have the opportunity to listen to subject matter experts share their insights on a range of topics related to […]
World Aids Day 2022: The true battle is against stigma and discrimination
[Stellenbosch] In commemoration of World Aids Day (WAD) on 1 December, the Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management hosted a community event with guests from Stellenbosch University (SU) as well as community-based organisations and schools from the neighbouring communities (including Kayamandi, Jamestown, Cloetesville, Mitchells Plain and Blue Downs) in attendance. The message from the day’s activities […]
Adopting SU’s new visual identity perfectly aligned to the Africa Centre’s vision
The new SU logo introduced in 2021 marked the start of a new era of continued world-class academics and the aspiration to be Africa’s leading research-intensive university by 2040. In addition, the logo elements represent the warmth and vibrancy of the African continent and the array of cultures and languages it embodies. The directive to […]
Academic programmes in HIV/Aids management more relevant than ever
Skills to manage the pandemic in the world of work will be key to future-proofing organisations [Stellenbosch] On 1 December, the world commemorates World Aids Day. Since it was first observed in 1988, the state of the pandemic has changed significantly. With widespread educational initiatives and effective treatment, people with HIV and Aids can now […]