?Stellenbosch 万博体育官网 (SU) will soon be hosting a conference, entitled ¡°Controversies in the use of race and other human categorisations in the South African higher education sector". This conference will be held at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) from 12 to 13 June 2024 and is organised by the CIRCoRe Workstream IV: Race, Human Categorisation and Science (RHCS).

The conference aims to interrogate the case for the use of human group descriptors in the sciences with a focus on the use of race and its attendant problems. This includes problems such as the questionable use of race in various disciplinary settings in the social and natural sciences from anthropology to forensic science. This conference also aims to explore the role of antiquated views about human beings and their groupings in the perpetuation of scientific racism in South Africa.

09:00-17:00
STIAS Conference Centre, Stellenbosch

Enquiries: rhcs@sun.ac.za

Request for the submission of papers 

Click here to view the conference brief.

Submission of abstracts
Submission deadline: 29 April 2024
Communication of acceptances: 10 May 2024
Submissions should be addressed to the organising committee of the RHCS conference, using the e-mail address rhcs@sun.ac.za.

Registration and costs

• Fulltime faculty at a South African university: R1 500
• Postdocs, students, adjunct staff and research associates: R1 000
• Non-academic staff: R1 000
• General public: R1 000

There is a limited number of seats available for this conference. Payment details will be communicated to successful applicants to the conference.

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By now, many of you are likely aware of the enhanced Student Feedback system. Introducing Blue Explorance, the latest iteration through which valuable student feedback are collected. Blue Explorance has been rolled out for the Mid-Semester feedback period (from 18 March 2024 ¨C 12 April 2024), with activation across most undergraduate modules. The roll-out has not been without challenges but significant efforts are dedicated to address these before the next round of feedback.

As the semester winds down, anticipation builds for the upcoming end of semester student feedback period (13-24 May 2024)¡ªa crucial opportunity for students to voice their opinions and experiences regarding their teaching, learning and assessment. This period serves as a valuable mechanism for fostering communication between students and staff, enabling constructive dialogue aimed at enhancing the overall learning environment.

Differences between Mid-semester and End of Semester feedback opportunities:

As the upcoming feedback period approaches, students and lecturers alike are encouraged to actively participate and engage in this collaborative process. By fostering open communication and a culture of feedback, SU can continuously evolve and strive towards excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

Please contact the Student Feedback office by sending an e-mail to stv@sun.ac.za, should you have any questions.

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