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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240814T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240814T123000
DTSTAMP:20240729T091158Z
CREATED:20240729T091158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T091158Z
UID:11976-1723633200-1723638600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Quality of Life and Well-being of the Elderly in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/perspectives-on-the-quality-of-life-and-well-being-of-the-elderly-in-south-africa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240716T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240716T160000
DTSTAMP:20240523T080256Z
CREATED:20240523T080248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T080256Z
UID:11702-1721138400-1721145600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:"Large Language Models (LLMs): Smart Work or Academic Doping?“
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/large-language-models-llms-smart-work-or-academic-doping/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240628T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240628T140000
DTSTAMP:20240611T091854Z
CREATED:20240607T105546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T091854Z
UID:11799-1719567000-1719583200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Achieving Good Governance and Management in the South African Health Services
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URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/11799/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20240611T091614Z
CREATED:20240611T091609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T091614Z
UID:11809-1719313200-1719320400@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Critical reflections on 30 Years of Democracy amid the Polycrisis
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/critical-reflections-on-30-years-of-democracy-amid-the-polycrisis/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240528T153000
DTSTAMP:20240523T102739Z
CREATED:20240523T102611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T102739Z
UID:11714-1716901200-1716910200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Strengthening science advice capability of the Mauritius Academy of Science and Technology: focusing on food security”
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/strengthening-science-advice-capability-of-the-mauritius-academy-of-science-and-technology-focusing-on-food-security/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240524T120000
DTSTAMP:20240515T111943Z
CREATED:20240515T111935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T111943Z
UID:11627-1716544800-1716552000@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Transforming Africa’s Education System through Education 4.0
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URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/transforming-africas-education-system-through-education-4-0/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20240507T154842Z
CREATED:20240507T154813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T154842Z
UID:11590-1716386400-1716393600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:AI has gone too far OR has it only just begun
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/ai-has-gone-too-far-or-has-it-only-just-begun/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20240430T085307Z
CREATED:20240430T085301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T085307Z
UID:11564-1716386400-1716393600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:"AI has gone too far vs AI has only just begun"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/ai-has-gone-too-far-vs-ai-has-only-just-begun/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20240430T085742Z
CREATED:20240430T085737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T085742Z
UID:11571-1715688000-1715691600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Catalysing Change: A Global Health Approach in the Wake of Pandemics
DESCRIPTION:Over the past four years\, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically disrupted daily life\, severely stressed health systems across the globe and exposed stark inequalities in managing global health crises. It has revealed significant shortcomings in disease surveillance and data sharing and highlighted the urgent need to strengthen global health research. The strategy of intensive containment of the COVID-19 pandemic often came at the expense of managing other infectious diseases\, such as Tuberculosis and HIV\, leading to uneven and nationally focused solutions. \n  \nThe need to develop a more equitable and unified strategy for global health\, particularly in preparing for and responding to future pandemics has become apparent. The upcoming webinar\, “Catalysing Change: A Global Health Approach in the Wake of Pandemics” on 14 May 2024\, brings together experts from national and international health bodies\, the political arena\, and the pharmaceutical industry to address the pressing issues of global health politics and pandemic prevention. The webinar will specifically focus on ensuring equitable access to medications and vaccines\, fostering global health research\, and improving surveillance and data-sharing mechanisms. It takes on the conference brief “Global Health Approach for Infectious Diseases – A Proposal for the Next Decade” (weblink)\, a joint publication by the national academies of Ethiopia (EAS)\, Germany (Leopoldina)\, Senegal (ANSTS)\, and South Africa (ASSAf)\, which resulted from the workshop “Infectious Diseases beyond COVID-19” in Berlin on 23-24 May 2023 (weblink). \nThe discussion will be held in English. You are welcome to ask questions during the Q&A session. \nANSTS-ASSAf-EAS-Leopoldina International Virtual Panel Discussion \n“Catalysing Change: A Global Health Approach in the Wake of Pandemics” \nTuesday\, 14 May 2024 \n12:00 – 13:00 CEST \nRegistration: https://leopoldina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKsd3QhJSuaQdfbkGW_SeA \nAfter registration\, you will receive a confirmation with further details. Please also check your junk mail folder as automatic mails might be filtered. \nPlease feel free to forward this invitation to interested persons. \nWe look forward to welcoming you in the virtual space.
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/catalysing-change-a-global-health-approach-in-the-wake-of-pandemics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240424T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240424T163000
DTSTAMP:20240412T102605Z
CREATED:20240412T102557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T102605Z
UID:11460-1713970800-1713976200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Status of Pedagogy in Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in South Africa and Zambia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/status-of-pedagogy-in-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-education-in-south-africa-and-zambia/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240422T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240422T160000
DTSTAMP:20240412T102903Z
CREATED:20240412T102658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T102903Z
UID:11462-1713794400-1713801600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/its-artificial-intelligence-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240404T120000
DTSTAMP:20240312T105401Z
CREATED:20240312T105401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T105401Z
UID:11206-1712224800-1712232000@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Advancing Science in South Africa through High Performance Computing\, Connectivity and Data Services
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/advancing-science-in-south-africa-through-high-performance-computing-connectivity-and-data-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240402T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240402T120000
DTSTAMP:20240325T131322Z
CREATED:20240325T101636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T131322Z
UID:11285-1712055600-1712059200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Global plans on climate change adaptation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/south-african-plans-on-climate-change-adaptation/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240325T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240325T170000
DTSTAMP:20240227T082838Z
CREATED:20240227T082815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T082838Z
UID:10953-1711386000-1711386000@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Stellenbosch - Lecture on Transnational Family Care:  from social death to digital kinning over a century of Australian migration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/stellenbosch-lecture-on-transnational-family-care-from-social-death-to-digital-kinning-over-a-century-of-australian-migration/
LOCATION:Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study Wallenberg Centre & Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240319T110000
DTSTAMP:20240227T121139Z
CREATED:20240227T121132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T121139Z
UID:10967-1710846000-1710846000@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:ASSAf INSTITUTIONAL VISIT - RHODES UNIVERSITY
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URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/assaf-institutional-visit-rhodes-university/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240315T130000
DTSTAMP:20240227T083244Z
CREATED:20240227T083244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T083244Z
UID:10957-1710493200-1710507600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar Prof Baldassar lecture at the University of Limpopo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/assaf-distinguished-visiting-scholar-prof-baldassar-lecture-at-the-university-of-limpopo/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240312T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240312T180000
DTSTAMP:20240227T082217Z
CREATED:20240227T082144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T082217Z
UID:10948-1710261000-1710266400@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Wits: Prof Loretta Baldassar: ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) 2023/24
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/wits-prof-loretta-baldassar-assaf-distinguished-visiting-scholar-dvs-2023-24/
LOCATION:Senate Room\, 2nd Floor\, Solomon Mahlangu House\, Wits\, Johannesburg\, Senate Room\, 2nd Floor\, Solomon Mahlangu House\, Wits\, Johannesburg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240220T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240220T160000
DTSTAMP:20240124T085758Z
CREATED:20240124T085745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T085758Z
UID:10662-1708419600-1708444800@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Explore the Frontiers of Safeguarding Research Participants with the Application of Research Ethics Principles from the Latest CIOMS Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/explore-the-frontiers-of-safeguarding-research-participants-with-the-application-of-research-ethics-principles-from-the-latest-cioms-guidelines-2/
LOCATION:Protea Hotel Wanderers\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTSTAMP:20240116T083836Z
CREATED:20240116T083836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T083836Z
UID:10642-1708387200-1708473599@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Explore the Frontiers of Safeguarding Research Participants with the Application of Research Ethics Principles from the Latest CIOMS Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/explore-the-frontiers-of-safeguarding-research-participants-with-the-application-of-research-ethics-principles-from-the-latest-cioms-guidelines/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231207T153000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20231127T094750Z
CREATED:20231127T094750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T094750Z
UID:10427-1701963000-1701968400@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:ASSAf Inclusivity Initiative: Gender Equity And Persons With Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/assaf-inclusivity-initiative-gender-equity-and-persons-with-disabilities/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231204T123000
DTSTAMP:20231129T085314Z
CREATED:20231129T085233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T085314Z
UID:10448-1701680400-1701693000@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Mental Health Care and Policy:  Bridging the Gap in Botswana\, Eswatini\, Lesotho and South Africa
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/indigenous-knowledge-systems-in-mental-health-care-and-policy-bridging-the-gap-in-botswana-eswatini-lesotho-and-south-africa/
LOCATION:CSIR\, Pretoria\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231122T143000
DTSTAMP:20231116T130719Z
CREATED:20231116T130646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T130719Z
UID:10382-1700650800-1700663400@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:How pumped storage hydropower can support South Africa’s energy transition. International and Regional Contributions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/how-pumped-storage-hydropower-can-support-south-africas-energy-transition-international-and-regional-contributions/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231103T110000
DTSTAMP:20231005T101334Z
CREATED:20231005T101330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T101334Z
UID:10181-1699002000-1699009200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Unmasking the Enigma called FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Prof Jonathan Jansen\, President\, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to the 5th Annual ASSAf Science-Business Leadership Forum titled “Unmasking the Enigma called FinTech” \nDate:                    3 November 2023 \nTime:                     09:00 to 11:00 (SA Time) \nPlatform:               ZOOM Webinar \nRegistration:         Click here to register (You will receive a joining link immediately after registration) \nEnquiries:              Dr Tebogo Mabotha (tebogo@assaf.org.za) \nBackground  \nThe concept of ‘money’ and the world of financial services and products have undergone a remarkable transformative evolution since the Global Financial Crisis\, propelled by technological advancements and the global shift towards the digital economy. These financial technology (FinTech) developments range from rapid payment systems\, mobile money\, digital banking (including central bank digital currencies\, CBDCs)\, cryptocurrencies\, blockchains etc. FinTech promises to not only shape the future of transactions but also redefine the fundamental tenets of monetary value and exchange. Between 2010 and 2019\, the global FinTech sector witnessed a significant surge in investments\, totalling over US$165.5 billion. According to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group\, annual FinTech revenues are projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. \nFintech industry\, while promising transformative solutions\, is not without its challenges. These challenges revolve around several core issues: technological applications to be considered; legal\, regulatory and policy hurdles; security concerns; customer trust; data protection and the impact on previously overlooked demographics. Understanding these core elements and the broader FinTech environment can help shed light and shape FinTech today and in the decades to come\, particularly in Africa. \nThe forum will embark on stimulating conversation on this enigma called FinTech\, in order to understand deeply what FinTech is; its adoption on the African Continent; the regulatory conundrum; challenges and benefits posed for regulators; delving into questions of whether South Africa should introduce a “digital Rand”\, i.e. a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC)\, the benefits and risks of such a currency; and how technology such as AI can be leveraged to address money laundering\, fraud\, identity theft\, combatting financing of terrorism and proliferation financing etc. We have three panellists who will share their vast expertise; Prof Vivienne Lawack (DVC: Academic\, University of the Western Cape); Prof Co-Pierre Georg (SARChI Chair: Blockchain Technology\, University of Cape Town) and Prof Louis de Koker (Professor of Law\, La Trobe University\, Australia). \nThe Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) annually hosts the ASSAf Science-Business Leadership Forum colloquium in which we bring together prominent scientists/scholars and leading experts from the business community to deliberate on a matter of shared significance. The forum is hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and moderated by ASSAf’s President\, Prof Jonathan Jansen. \n 
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/unmasking-the-enigma-called-fintech/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231031T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231031T123000
DTSTAMP:20231004T081515Z
CREATED:20231004T081515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T081515Z
UID:10143-1698742800-1698755400@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Pioneering IP Management Programme for African Researchers
DESCRIPTION:The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in collaboration with the Lesotho Academy of Science and Technology (LAST) and the Botswana Academy of Science (BAS)\, will host a workshop on Pioneering Intellectual Property Management Programme for African Researchers on the 31th of October 2023 in Maseru\, Lesotho. The workshop will provide a forum to connect Academics\, Researchers\, Business and Policy Makers in Science Technology and Innovation (STI) to collaborate with the aim of advancing Africa’s STI4SDGs priorities. This refers to the application of Science\, Technology and Innovation (STI) as a catalyst for achieving the SDGs\, with special focus on human capital\, infrastructural and delivery systems for fast tracking the achievement of SDGs 1\, 2\, 3\, 4 \,6\,8 and 9. A priority in advancing Africa’s developmental goals is understanding the role of  intellectual property (IP)  in enhancing entrepreneurial culture among young people in the STI ecosystem. \nThe workshop is based on recommendations originating from the webinar “Innovation and intellectual property management in advancing Agenda 2063 in Africa” which was hosted by the three academies on May 25 2023. There was consensus in establishing an action plan to address some of the IP related issues raised. It is in this context that the Academies will host the workshop supported by the Department of Science\, Technology and Innovation- Lesotho with the respective partners. \nThe meeting will provide a platform for the exchange of information and ideas on IP ownership and management with entrepreneurship in STI being a target outcome. The workshop objectives include demonstrating how existing research data\, innovation\, prototypes\, policies and knowledge can inform ways to Fastrack Agenda 2063 and contribute to the SDGs. \nThe Minister of Information Communication Technology Science and Innovation\, Lesotho\, Honourable Nthati Moroosi will deliver a key note address at the official opening of this event. \n  \nThe media are invited as follows: \nOpening Ceremony \nDate:              Tuesday\, 31 October 2023 \nTime:              09:00 –12:15 \nVenue:          Avani\, Maseru\, Lesotho \n  \nTo RSVP\, contact  joshua.takalimane@last.org.ls  or tozama@ASSAf.org.za or dikabo.mogopodi@mopipi.ub.bw
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/pioneering-ip-management-programme-for-african-researchers/
LOCATION:Avani\, Maseru\, Lesotho\, Lesotho
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231027T113000
DTSTAMP:20231023T125736Z
CREATED:20231023T125730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T125736Z
UID:10254-1698400800-1698406200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Opportunities towards Sustainable Food Security in South African Urban Settings
DESCRIPTION:World Food Day (WFD) is celebrated across 150 countries yearly on 16 October. The theme for 2023 is Water is life\, water is food: leave no one behind. The campaign intents to raise awareness worldwide on water as a foundation of life and food. According to the United Nations (UN)\, 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries\, while 3.2 billion people live in agricultural areas with high water scarcity. These water constraints have a negative impact on food security and nutrition. \nIn South Africa a notable proportion of the population is food insecure\, for instance\, from almost 18 million households\, 15% and 6% respectively have inadequate and severe inadequate access to food. Over 60% of these households were in urban areas\, with the City of Cape Town (11\,6%) and the City of Johannesburg (11\,5%) having the highest proportions of households that experienced hunger in all the six metros. Urban food insecurity is characterised by low dietary diversity\, high malnutrition and obesity\, and distinct hunger seasons. It is estimated that by 2050\, eight in 10 people will be living in urban areas\, which means that the prevalence of food insecurity within urban Southern African communities will increase. There is therefore an urgent need to develop policies and solutions to address this “looming crisis” and to manage the water-food nexus in a more sustainable and equitable manner. \nIn light of this\, the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the Green Youth Network (GYN) have partnered to host a webinar to commemorate WFD 2023. The theme of the webinar is Opportunities towards Sustainable Food Security in South African Urban Settings and will be held on 27 October 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 (SAST). The webinar aims to explore youth driven solutions to strengthen food security in South African urban settings while preserving and managing water in a sustainable manner. The dialogue will engage on the status of food security in South African cities/urban areas; and explore and showcase solutions by the youth\, that have a potential to strengthen food security in South African urban areas and cities\, taking into consideration the challenge of  water scarcity. We invite academics\, researchers\, entrepreneurs\, women\, youth\, policy makers as well as members of the public to be in attendance. \nZoom registration link: \nhttps://assaf-org-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcOGqqTIvGdNO9z-iwNBlkFmwVpOsbwrl#/registration
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/opportunities-towards-sustainable-food-security-in-south-african-urban-settings-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231027T113000
DTSTAMP:20231017T084812Z
CREATED:20231017T084812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T084812Z
UID:10236-1698400800-1698406200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Opportunities towards Sustainable Food Security in South African Urban Settings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/opportunities-towards-sustainable-food-security-in-south-african-urban-settings/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231023T113000
DTSTAMP:20231005T084928Z
CREATED:20231005T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T084928Z
UID:10160-1698055200-1698060600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Addressing the Recent Measles Outbreak in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date:         23 October 2023 \nTime:         10:00 to 11:30 \nRegister:    Click here to register  \nVenue:      Zoom (link to be provided upon registration) \nBACKGROUND \nSouth Africa is currently grappling with a notable resurgence of measles\, a highly contagious viral infection that poses a serious threat to public health. This outbreak has raised concerns about immunisation coverage\, healthcare infrastructure\, and the broader impact on community well-being. As a means of contributing towards a solution\, ASSAf is hosting a webinar to propose strategies to effectively manage and mitigate the ongoing and future measles outbreaks. \nThis webinar aims to: \n\nInform: Communicate accurate and up-to-date information about the measles outbreak\, including its causes\, transmission\, symptoms\, and potential consequences.\nDiscuss Contributing Factors: Examine factors that have contributed to the outbreak\, such as vaccine hesitancy\, gaps in immunisation coverage\, healthcare access disparities\, and challenges in disease   surveillance.\nShare Best Practices: Explore successful strategies employed by healthcare organisations\, government agencies\, and NGOs to contain and manage measles outbreaks\, within South Africa and globally.\nFormulate Action Plans: Collaboratively propose action plans and recommendations for immediate response and long-term prevention strategies to curb the measles outbreak and prevent future   recurrences.
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/addressing-the-recent-measles-outbreak-in-south-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:10213-1697461200-1697466600@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session: 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
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URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/virtual-information-session-73rd-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230927T113000
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UID:10015-1695808800-1695814200@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:Women in STEM Entrepreneurship – Challenges and Opportunities    
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URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/women-in-stem-entrepreneurship-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230920T113000
DTSTAMP:20230828T091025Z
CREATED:20230828T091020Z
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UID:9917-1695204000-1695209400@www.assaf.org.za
SUMMARY:GANG ENTRY AND EXIT IN CAPE TOWN Getting Beyond the Streets in Africa’s Deadliest City
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the 2023 Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Humanities Book Award Lecture by Dr Dariusz Dziewanski.
URL:https://www.assaf.org.za/event/gang-entry-and-exit-in-cape-town-getting-beyond-the-streets-in-africas-deadliest-city/
LOCATION:Virtual
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