Prof Loretta Baldassar: ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) 2023/24 on Transnational Family Care: from social death to digital kinning over a century of Australian migration
Applying scientific thinking in the service of society
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Postgraduate Studies), Stellenbosch University, Professor Sibusiso Moyo, in collaboration with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), and the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS), is delighted to invite you to a public lecture by
Professor Loretta Baldassar,
ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) 2023/24.
Professor Baldassar will be visiting a number of universities in South Africa, and Stellenbosch University is one of the host universities.
In this conversation, hosted by Prof Himla Soodyall, ASSAf Executive Officer, you will be taken on a journey into the world of climate change. Both these scholars have had many firsts not only as women, but as South African scientists on the international stage of climate change.
In today's rapidly evolving landscape of science and research, the demand for cutting-edge technological solutions has never been more crucial. High-Performance Computing (HPC), reliable Internet connectivity, and efficient data management services form the backbone of groundbreaking advancements in various scientific domains. Research and science are undergoing a transformative shift, transitioning into increasingly data-driven disciplines.