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Post Graduate Webinar Series

Are you considering starting a post-graduate qualification? Are you not sure where to start?

Join us for a webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.

We have put together 10 amazing webinars for you!

The first two webinars are free of charge! However, to continue with the series, and access recordings of the presentations, you are required to be a member of SAAFECS.

SAAFECS membership is R300 for two years!

As a special dispensation, If you attend at least 8 of the 10 webinars, you can apply for once-off personalised editorial guidance on the first manuscript you submit to the Journal of Consumer Sciences.

Stay tuned to SAAFECS social media platforms for webinar dates and MS Teams links.

Series 6: 8 May 2025, 16:00-17:00

On the 8th of May (16:00 – 17:00) we continued with our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.

Marthie v d Walt will discuss what constitutes a good research design. If you would like the presentation, please send an email to chrisl@unisa.ac.za

To access the presentation please send me an email to chrisl@unisa.ac.za

Series 5: 27 March 2025, 16:00-17:00

On the 27th of March 2025 (16:00 – 17:00) we continued with our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.

Arnold Wentzel discussed what is required in a literature review. To access the webinar, click here.

Series 4: 20 February, 16:00-17:00

Please click on the names of the presenters to download their presentations.

Dr Bhuda and Ms Zamela will discuss Africanisation in a research context with us.

Series 3: 7 November, 16:00-17:00

Join us on the 7 November (16:00 – 17:00) as we continue our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.

Prof Thea Tselepis will discuss what consitutes a research paradigm

The second webinar can be accessed here.

Series 2: 26 September 2024, 16:00-17:00

Join us on the 26th of September (16:00 – 17:00) as we continue our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.

Developing a convincing proposal will be presented by Dr Lorna Truter focusing on what information should be contained in your porposal.

The second webinar can be accessed here.

Series 1: 28 August 2024, 16:00-17:00

Join us on the 28th of August (16:00 – 17:00) as we kickstart our webinar series aimed at supporting post-graduate students on their research journey.

The first webinar is titled: Where do I start?

Our incredible speaker Prof. Ashley Gunter will focus on idea formulation for starting a post-graduate project.

The first webinar can be accessed here.

Please watch the following YouTube video regarding:

Bridging theory-practice divide:

A conversation about the book ‘Innovative curriculum design’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTbqgRBTLIY

Archive Webinars

Webinar – 14 September 2023

Webinar – 28 February 2023

Herewith the presentations of the day

Consumer Science_Clothes to Good Presentation_28 February 2023_vfinal 2

Fashion is the new plastic

For more information, or if you want to collaborate with these projects, please see the e-mail addresses in the presentations.

Additionally, see the following two videos: https://youtu.be/CYoELz5mKlA and https://youtu.be/Ih9G6eGZkOQ

About Clothes To Good

Last year Clothes To Good (CTG) was awarded the audience prize at the Tommy Hilfiger (TH) World Frontier Fashion challenge, with positive votes from 83 countries. CTG was blessed to be shortlisted last year as one of the top 6 programmes from 430 applications from around the world. We completed a four day design sprint with the TH team and developed a range of weighted products for people with various challenges, including Autism, ADHD and anxiety. This was a leap forward in our dream to produce products for people with disabilities, that are affordable and created largely from up-cycled textile waste. Many people in our third world economies are excluded from access to these disability specific products, and CTG OnRoute is on a mission to change this. Because there is an abundance of waste in the world, and a scarcity of resources to support Early Childhood Development (ECD) and people with disabilities, the CTG OnRoute team is focusing some of its energies on making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families by providing access to affordable products, caring for the planet while empowering as many people as possible on the journey.

Please review this 8 minute presentation Clothes to Good – enabling denim project 2022 as it gives an overview of our current operation and where we are focusing our energies.

Webinar – 12 October 2022

Webinar – 14 September 2022

Studying Consumer Science or a related field

North West University

Bachelor of Consumer Studies

Please visit the website for more information:

https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences/b-consumer-sciences

North West University

Additional information regarding consumer science:

North West University

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Please visit the website for more information:

https://education.nwu.ac.za/education/postgraduate-certificate-education

University of South Africa, UNISA

In conjunction with offering several Bachelor of Consumer Science Degrees, have you considered to do continue your studies to a post-graduate qualification?

Visit the website for the various undergraduate qualifications, as well as the post-graduate options: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Undergraduate-qualifications/Qualifications/All-qualifications?cw_college=AGRICULTURE%20AND%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20SCIENCES

University of South Africa, UNISA

In addition to offering a consumer science qualification specialising in various fields, Unisa also has a PGCE in Consumer Studies and other related studies (for example, PGCE: Hospitality studies).

Visit the website for more information:https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Register-to-study-through-Unisa/Undergraduate-&-honours-qualifications/Find-your-qualification-&-choose-your-modules/All-qualifications/Postgraduate-Certificate-in-Education-in-Senior-Phase-and-Further-Education-and-Training-Teaching-Consumer-Studies-(90148-%E2%80%93-CON)

University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Community Development

Please visit the website for more information: https://www.uwc.ac.za/study/all-areas-of-study/departments/department-of-social-work/undergraduate

There are other institutions where you can also study tudying Consumer Science or a related field, please have a look at the websites of these institutions, to see what suits your needs best:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology , CPUT

Diploma in various fields such as:

Hospitality and Hotel Management
Hospitality and Food and Beverage Management
Hospitality and Professional Cookery

Advanced Diplomas’ in

Hospitality and Hotel Management
Hospitality and Food and Beverage Management
Hospitality and Professional Cookery

Please visit their website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/academic/faculties/business/departments/cths

CPUT

Durban University of Technology, DUT

For a Diploma in Food and Nutrition, as well as furthering your studies by doing a Masters’ degree, please visit the website at: https://www.dut.ac.za/faculty/applied_sciences/food_and_nutrition_consumer_sciences/

Nelson Mandela University, NMU

To study Human Nutrition and Dietetics, please visit NMU’s webpage at: https://dietetics.mandela.ac.za/

University of Pretoria, UP

In order to study anything related to Consumer and Food Science, from undergrad level, to honours and post-graduate level, in various streams, please visit the UP’s Consumer and Food Science’ divisions’ website: https://www.up.ac.za/department-of-consumer-and-food-sciences

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WIL Indaba: University of Zululand: 18 - 20 September 2024

We are pleased to invite you to the inaugural WIL Indaba, hosted by the University of Zululand's Departments of Recreation and Tourism, alongside the Department of Consumer Science. This significant event will take place from September 18th to 20th, 2024, and will bring together academics, industry leaders, government representatives, civil society, and students to explore the intricacies of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and to develop a cohesive WIL framework.

The WIL Indaba addresses the ongoing misalignment between academia and industry. This essential dialogue aims to align industry expectations with academic instruction and ensure that funding for WIL initiatives is utilized effectively and diligently.

Virtual attendance option Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99790399812

Agenda Overview:

Day 1: Focus on Curriculum – Africanization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), University-Industry Collaborative Engagements
Day 2: Focus on WIL Guidelines and Practice Framework
Day 3: Student Indaba, Focus on the Student Voice

We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to engage with you directly. Please feel free to contact Ms Anele Sibisi at: sibisia@unizulu.ac.za