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
