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2024 PRESENTATIONS:


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    CONFERENCE DAY 1 | Wednesday, 4 September 2024   

  KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The growing importance of research and innovation impact
Dr José Santos, Instituto Politécnico De Bragança (Portugal) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
  PARALLEL SESSION 1A: Curating and sharing the wisdom of the village

The emotional labour skill

—  Ms Elizabeth Maqhubu, Nelson Mandela University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Financial research administration and building competence: Case study of the University of Ghana research fund
—  Ms Patience Okpoti, University of Ghana (Ghana) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Transforming Eduardo Mondlane University into a Research University: Implications for the research delivery system
—  Prof Emilio Tostao, Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Comprehensive analysis of impact of research, innovation and technology in Malawi
—  Mr Livison Levis Msonthe, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Malawi) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION

  PARALLEL SESSION 1B: Bringing the village in - Inclusive governance in research & innovation

Bringing the inventors of the village in

  Mr Fredo Stroh, KISCH IP (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Applying Mintzberg’s development approaches to research management
  Dr Bas Rijnen, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Transformative roles of research and innovation management practitioners: Driving policy integration
  Prof Lessing Labuschagne and Dr Retha Visagie, University of South Africa (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Exploring Ubuntu leadership and inclusive governance: Towards a conceptual framework for RM leadership development
  Ms Takatso Semenya, University of Pretoria (South Africa)
  PARALLEL SESSION 2A: Developing the research management landscape over the next 10 years

Building Bridges: Enhancing Collaboration through the Pan African Community of Practice for Research Management
—  Mr Vicente Nkundimana, Science for Africa Foundation (Kenya) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Navigating disruption: Researcher development in a rapidly changing world - A strategic approach
—  Dr Marianne Engelbrecht and Prof Lessing Labuschagne, University of South Africa (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Gestão da Investigação para a Excelência Universitária: desafios e opções da Universidade Zambeze
—  Dr Constancio Machanguana, Zambeze University (Mozambique)
The implications of (mis)leading research management village practices out of context
—  Dr Tania Holmes-Watts, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)

  PARALLEL SESSION 2B: Soft skills presentation session

How the Rhodes University Research office uses soft skills in research management
  Ms Nichole Austin and Ms Sinazo Peter, Rhodes University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Soft skills for the hard tasks of technology transfer
  Dr Doug Sanyahumbi, Independent Innovation Management Consultant (United States) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
The human element: How soft skills drive successful technology transfer
  Ms Tshepang Khahlu, University of Cape Town (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
  PARALLEL SESSION 3A: Inspiring (human-centric) research ethics and integrity management

Fostering a responsible and accountable “research ethics village”
—  Ms Christine Aitana, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Assessing a pilot mentorship programme for professionals in research ethics and integrity management and beyond
—  Ms Tanya Coetzee, University of South Africa (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Promoting research ethics and integrity in community access, engagement and partnership through Ubuntu
—  Ms Feziwe Mseleni, North-West University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Our journey as interns into the world of research ethics management
—  Ms Thato Massinga and Ms Michelle Magagane, University of South Africa (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION

  PARALLEL SESSION 3B: The ‘SHAPE’ of innovation

Intellectual property in the arts: Challenges, opportunities and regulatory gaps in South African higher education

  Ms Monique Heystek, University of Western Cape (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Exploring innovative business models for SHAPE innovations
  Ms Nolene Singh, Stellenbosch University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Assessing the relationship between intellectual property rights and economic impact
  Ms Nadia Jansen, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
    CONFERENCE DAY 2 | Thursday, 5 September 2024   

  PARALLEL SESSION 5A: Curating and sharing the wisdom of the village


The impact of leadership on a research office
—  Mr Kevan Johnson and Ms Carmen van Leeve, Nelson Mandela University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
It takes a village: Fostering collaborative networks for postdoctoral fellow management
—  Ms Mandy Jampies, University of the Free State (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Left behind: The experiences of administrators in Research Management
—  Ms Simangele Shezi, Nelson Mandela University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
  KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Advances and perspectives of academic technology transfer in Brazil
Dr Marli Elizabeth Ritter Dos Santos, Fortec (Brazil) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
  PARALLEL SESSION 6A: Bad practices

Strengthening stakeholder engagement initiatives - One mistake at a time

—  Ms Kuda Brandt, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Improving project management practices at the Directorate of Research Innovation and Partnerships using lessons learned
—  Ms Rufaro Musiyarira, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
When synthesis turns to slander
—  Dr Robin Drennan, Wits University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION

  PARALLEL SESSION 6B: Bad practices

Breaking bad: Unveiling a few key strategies for TTO efficiency
  Mr Tyron Grant, Spoor & Fisher (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Navigating the terrain of spinouts: Lessons learned and challenges faced
  Dr Ana Casanueva, University of the Western Cape (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Learning from failures: Overcoming challenges in research management and technology transfer
  Ms Ntombiyenkosi Nkosi, Central University of Technology (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
  PARALLEL SESSION 7A: Impact

The research landscape at Namibia University of Science and Technology: Links to sustainable development goals
—  Ms Victoria Shipanga, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia)
Managing change, growing strategically: WITS VIDA – a case study for the future research landscape
—  Ms Catherine Hill, Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Community investments and spillovers in the MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit-(Agincourt)
—  Mr Ngonidzashe Ngwarai, University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION

  PARALLEL SESSION 7B: Impact

Impactful technology transfer, innovation and entrepreneurship management: A case of Namibia
  Ms Valerie Garises, Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
A conducive entrepreneurship ecosystem as perceived by academic entrepreneurs to enhance entrepreneurship
  Mr Abe Mathopa, University of Pretoria (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
Communicating innovation impact: A Stellenbosch University case study
  Ms Mashudu Nxumalo, Stellenbosch University (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION
The crucial role of technology transfer offices in communicating research impact to diverse stakeholders
  Mr Ntiyiso Shabangu, North-West University - Noordbrug, Potchefstroom (South Africa) | CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION

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