South African Association of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences (SAAFECS)
OUR FOCUS
As the executive committee of SAAFECS, we strive to expand knowledge, learning and scholarship in all the fields related to Consumer Sciences. These broad fields include, among others, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, interior design and – development, education, entrepreneurship, consumer issues, and sustainable consumption and – production.
In my role as the current president of SAAFECS, I endeavour to construct bridges to strengthen connections between industry and education, scholars and teachers, researchers and consumers in general. To this extent, SAAFECS has increased its efforts to disseminate information, support students and researchers in data gathering efforts, and present opportunities for sharing of information and networking. We have offered several webinars over the past months and are currently planning the 16th International SAAFECS Conference, which will take place in 2024.
I invite you to take a look around our website; let us know if you are interested in becoming a member and if there is something you think we can help with. We look forward to meeting you!
Keep an eye out for the announcement of the upcoming Conference and other opportunities to join us in growing and expanding the body of knowledge and scholarship together.
Dr Adri Du Toit
President: SAAFECS
What is new?
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
22nd ARAHE Biennial International Congress
The 22nd ARAHE Biennial International Congress will be held on 7-10 August 2025 * Manila, Philippines
For more information, please visit the website: https://www.pathescu.org/
2024 Nutrition congress
Please see the Save the Date attached for the 2024 Nutrition Congress.
The congress will be held 2-4 October 2024 at the Elangeni Hotel, Durban.
The call for abstracts is open until 18 March 2024 on the congress website www.nutritioncongress.co.za
Research & Publications
What is new?
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
22nd ARAHE Biennial International Congress
The 22nd ARAHE Biennial International Congress will be held on 7-10 August 2025 * Manila, Philippines
For more information, please visit the website: https://www.pathescu.org/
2024 Nutrition congress
Please see the Save the Date attached for the 2024 Nutrition Congress.
The congress will be held 2-4 October 2024 at the Elangeni Hotel, Durban.
The call for abstracts is open until 18 March 2024 on the congress website www.nutritioncongress.co.za
Research & Publications