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The Annual Congress of the Division Biological Sciences in Pretoria

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Sep 032013

The Annual Congress of the Division Biological Sciences will be held at the University of Pretoria on 16 October 2013. It offers established scientists, and young biologists in particular, the opportunity to report on their research. This is done by making poster presentations or delivering papers. The topic of the presentation is the biodiversity of living organisms and everything that relates to this.

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Learning Outcomes

Biodiversity of living organisms in the fields of human health, agriculture and biology will be addressed.

Who should attend

Young biologists and Established scientists.

Course Content

If you want to make a contribution in the form of an article or poster presentation, Management would like to receive the title and a brief summary in English and Afrikaans of the intended presentation.

Format of the Afrikaans summary is as follows: A title followed by the author’s name, the institution of the author and email address of the author. The person presenting on the day must be indicated by an asterisk. The body of the summary should consist of the following sections: Introduction, Material & Methods, Results & Discussion and should not exceed 600 words.

The English summary should consist of a title and a brief description not exceeding 50 words. These documents can be sent to the congress organiser by email to reach us by 13 September 2013.

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Viridis Africa – Conference for Investment in Clean Technology, Johannesburg

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Aug 292013

Viridis Africa is the only clean energy investor event in Africa that will take place on the 15th and 16th of October 2013 at the Killarney Country Club, Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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The event is dedicated to corporates and entrepreneurs who are seeking funding to introduce clean technology services and solutions. Held over two days, the conference incorporates investor presentations and project / business funding proposals and the latest insights into growth, development and financing within the cleantech sector.

Principals and technology pioneers who would present their business opportunities at this event would enjoy access to numerous international and local investors, stratified according to their local and sector investment and interest criteria. Investors would include private equity, venture capital, project and corporate finance outfits and others dedicated to the clean tech sector. Investors would include European and US funding agencies, technology specific investment funds and leading companies who seek a strategic acquisitions and business.

Viridis Africa presents a perfect opportunity to meet up with potential business contacts to identify new partners, investors, deals and business opportunities in the fields of clean tech, renewables and sustainability.

Renewable energy

Entrepreneurs and corporates are invited to submit a business case for investing in the field of

* energy generation, including wind, solar, hydro, biofuels, geothermal, clean coal technologies, coal bed methane, etc.

* energy storage, presenters are invited to showcase the latest technology in fuel cells, advanced batteries and hybrid systems.

* infrastructure management and transmission technologies

* energy efficiencies, including building efficiency, smart grids and waste heat recovery.

Water & waste water

Projects seeking funding for the following are also invited:

* water treatment infrastructure,

* water conservation,

* waste water treatment, and

* desalination

Waste recycling

Waste recycling and management, waste treatment (plastics and organic matter ).

Who should attend

* Entrepreneurs looking for funding to grow their business

* Corporates looking for new emerging technologies

* Institutional investors looking for long term assets

* Venture capitalists and private equity investors looking for clean tech investment opportunities

* Renewable energy consultants

* Cogeneration project managers

* Professional service providers

* Project developers seeking new initiatives

* Innovators with new technologies

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Conference on Mining Energy Efficiency Management in Johannesburg

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Aug 262013

The Conference on Mining Energy Efficiency Management will be held at Johannesburg on 14 and 15 October, 2013. Join Industry Knowledge Experts as they examine how to increase mining energy efficiency in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as operational costs. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge, technology and skills to implement energy-efficient solutions on your site.

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It will also create the perfect platform to learn about successful energy efficient projects through industry experts and thought-provoking case studies. The minerals and mining industry in South Africa, and across the continent, is actively investigating how to increase energy efficiency in order to reduce operational costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Energy is keeping mining companies and mine site managers awake at night. Uncertainty is rife regarding electricity supply, regulatory changes, unstable energy markets, alternate sources of energy and new and untested technologies, along with the financial and operational impact of climate change. South Africa, for example, only possesses a 1% reserve margin which is well below the international standard of 15%. The scale of mining productivity losses due to power failures is on the increase, negatively affecting the economy. Eskom, in spite of limited electricity supply, will increase tariffs by 8% a year over the next five years, escalating the financial pressure faced by mine sites. The need for energy efficiency in the mining sector could not be more critical.

Key Topics

Drive Towards an Energy Efficient Mining Sector
The Tight Electricity Supply Situation in South Africa
Evaluating the Role of Renewable Energies in the Mining Industry
A Risk Based Approach to Energy Optimisation
Eskom’s Internal Energy Efficiency Programme
Progression Towards Self-Sufficiency
Energy Monitoring and Targeting in Utilities
Financing Energy Efficiency Projects
Measurement and Validation of Mining Energy
Efficiency Energy Saving Products and Technologies in the Mining Industry:
Motors and Motor Systems
Heat Pump Systems
Ventilation and Cooling Systems
Comminution and Materials
Movement Lighting Heating
Refrigeration

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Focus on Early Childhood: Occupational Therapy Symposium in Pretoria

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Aug 202013

This symposium held at The University of Pretoria on 29, and 30 August 2013, is an opportunity for Health Care Professionals to gain a better understanding of the intervention in early childhood. Presentations and case studies will be done by multi-disciplinary team members, to gain a holistic view of intervention and to understand your role in a multi-disciplinary team.

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Learning Outcomes:

Understanding development and pathology of the young child
Understanding the functioning of the multi-disciplinary team in early childhood interventions
Ascertaining your role within the multi-disciplinary team regarding early childhood interventions

Course Content:

Day 1

Brain development – Prof Izelle Smuts, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Pretoria
The role of the nurse in early childhood – Dr Carin Maree and Ronel Leech, Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria
Early intervention: Past, present and future – Prof Alta Kritzinger, Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria
Focus areas in occupational therapy evaluation – Speaker to be confirmed
What do I see with my little eye? – Dr Marissa Willemse, Ophthalmologist
Is Development Coordination Disorder applicable within the South African context? – Mrs Helena du Preez, Physiotherapist

Day 2

Genetics: Can it explain everything? – Dr Engela Honey, Department of Genetics, University of Pretoria
Communication in the young child – Ms Esedra Strasheim, Speech and Language Therapist
Nutrition in the young child – Ms Janine van Niekerk, Dietician
The natural way – Speaker to be confirmed
Two case study presentations – Speaker to be confirmed
Ethical reasoning when working with children – Dr David Reynders, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Pretoria

Parallel Session: 30 August 2013

Assessment of Driver’s with Disabilities (registered for 7 CEU’s with the HPCSA):Presented by Caroline Rule

This workshop is an opportunity for Health Care Professionals to gain a better understanding of the driving implications for people with disabilities. Therapists will be equipped to make informed decisions regarding clients with disabilities that wish to return to driving.
Topics:

Legislation (Road Traffic Act, HPCSA guidelines, licensing procedures, PRDP licenses)
Physical assessment (driving controls, visual screening)
Cognitive assessment
On-road driving test

Entry Requirements:

Experience in the field of Health Care

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Refresher Course in Dental Practice Management

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Aug 122013

The refresher course in Dental Practice Management will be held at the University of Pretoria on the 12th of October 2013 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa The seminar is an opportunity for modern oral health care professionals to obtain an advanced understanding of the competitive dental practice environment. Issues inherent to this environment includes among others, the economy, leadership, ethics, social media, entrepreneurship, branding, stress management, team building as well as significant new developments such as public health insurance. The seminar is registered for 8 CEU`s with the HPCSA.

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After attending the conference, participants should have a better understanding of:

The competitive dental practice environment;
Managing “Me” as a brand; and
How to improve the quality and coordination of the dental team.
How to develop an appropriate approach to attract and retain patients;

Topics:

The Efficient Group – Mr Willem Basson, Head of Financial Services
Stress Management for Optimal Resilience – Dr Arien van der Merwe
Complying with Desirable Business Practices – Advocate Yolande Guidozzi (University of Witwatersrand)
The Role and Importance of “Brand Me” in the World of Work – Prof Ernest North (University of North West)
The Economy: Fuel for my Practice?– Mr Dawie Roodt (Director & Chief Economist: Efficient Group)
Social Media: Tweak or Twitter my Brand? – Mr Mixael de Kock (CEO: Maverick Group)
Combining Management & Leadership in my Practice – Prof Elsbeth Kalenderian (Harvard School of Dental Medicine)
Soft skills – Ms Kim Ikel (Ikel-Garner & Associates)
Keynote by the Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi: National Health Insurance: Insurance for the Dental Profession?
The Power of Teams: Prof Elsbeth Kalenderian (Harvard School of Dental Medicine)
The Package to Success – Ms Nadeema Kahan (Professional Impressions)

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Conference for Streamlining Mining Permit Approvals Africa in Fourways, Johannesburg

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Jul 312013

The Conference for Streamlining Mining Permit Approvals Africa is held at Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg on 14 to 17 October 2013. The Streamlining Mining Permit Approvals Africa provides the perfect arena for all those striving to navigate the complex regulations and processes of African mining. The event will ensure that one understands the ‘what, when and how’ of mining and exploration permits across Africa, as well as allow one to fully understand the security of your tenure.

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Bringing to you case studies and presentations from leading mining houses, government ministries and legal experts attendance will see you best placed to capture Africa’s vast resource potentials and develop profitable, long-term projects. Distinguishing practise from theory in dealing with African mining administration, alongside providing insight into the most productive approaches to growingly significant stakeholder relations this high-level business forum is a must for all those developing, operating or considering mining projects on the continent.

• Hear from and meet representatives from the regulatory bodies and mining ministries of some of Africa’s leading mining countries

• Learn how mining companies have successfully navigated mining and exploration permitting processes in many African countries.

• Understand how government policy is developing and how it will affect your mining and exploration projects

• Learn how to successfully transfer your exploration licence to the mining licence you desire

• Hear what will be expected of you under the terms of your licence, what it means for your project and how you can ensure renewal

• Network with senior executives from mining companies, consultancies and law firms

• Understand the reality of your security of tenure, fully gauging the rewards and risks of African projects

• Hear the very latest, innovative approaches to corporate responsibility and stakeholder relations and how your business could benefit from them

• Mitigate security risks to your projects by understanding where threats come from and how you can combat them

Speakers

Artkangelo Okwang Oler, Director General Mineral Development, Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, South Sudan

Tebello Chabana, Head of Public Affairs South Africa, Anglo American, South Africa

Bill Feast, Chief Executive, Spatial Dimension, South Africa

Nchidzi Mmolawa, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Botswana

Minister Boiyan Kpakolo, Assistant Minister for Exploration, Ministry of Lands Mines and Energy, Liberia

Sakhile Ngcobo, Executive Head: External and Corporate Affairs, De Beers, and Non-Executive Board Member, South African Diamonds and Precious Metals Regulator, South Africa

Yedwa Simelane, Executive VP Stakeholder Relationships and Marketing, Anglogold Ashanti, South Africa

Stephen Bullock, Head Sustainable Development and Reporting, Anglo Platinum, South Africa

Who Should attend:

– Mining companies

– Exploration companies

– Government bodies and regulators

– Legal firms

– Mining consultants

– Exploration and mining software providers

– Exploration and mining service providers

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

With one of our bespoke sponsorship packages you can:

– Provide thought leadership

– Demonstrate expertise

– Make new contacts

– Gain essential exposure to senior decision-makers

– Showcase your company’s activities

– Position yourself as a key player

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Heavy Haul Rail Africa Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg

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Jul 092013

Heavy Haul Rail Africa Conference will bring mining and rail representatives the latest projects and investment opportunities in Africa. This conference will be held at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, 18^th to 19^th September 2013.

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Heavy Haul Rail Africa 2013 will cover all the relevant issues including resource and government sector perspectives on future developments in heavy haul rail infrastructure, challenges in planning and construction, rolling stock requirements, opportunities to source relevant funding, regulatory progress, capacity and maintenance enhancement.

Key Conference Topics include:

Rail safety and security
Automation in heavy haul transportation
Infrastructure financing and investing
Remote project challenges
Asset management and maintenance
Pit to port logistics
Integrating rail with port expansions
Capacity and efficiency enhancement

Take the opportunity to meet face-to-face with senior representatives across rail and mining sector – both globally and across Africa – and establish relationships with key people that will help your business for years to come. Attendees will include CEOs plus project and operations managers from resource companies plus rail operator representatives, government officials, engineers, financial and legal advisers & financers.

Companies in attendance at Heavy Haul Rail Africa 2012 included:

Transnet Freight Holdings
Ultratech Cement South Africa
Speno Rail Maintenance
Hatch Aurecon
Kumba Iron Ore
Rand Merchant Bank
Invensys Rail Dimentronic
Aurizon
Eskom Holdings
Thales South Africa
African Energy Resources Botswana
TransNamib
Gibb South Africa

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International Project Management, Strategic Planning and Budgeting Conference, Sandton

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Jun 262013

ATM Global Business Solutions and Associates is proud to host an International Conference on Project management, Strategic Planning and Budgeting at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg during 16 – 20 September 2013.

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ATM Global Business Solutions is a globally positioned body that addresses global solutions that are tailor made and suits the customer’s specifications and needs. This year’s conference themes are positions to address challenges and problems that are encountered in project managements, budgeting as well as administrations including the strategically approaches in planning.

Project management is the discipline of planning, motivating, organizing and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time-constrained and often constrained by deliverables or funding).

Whilst project management is essential, Strategic planning is also the most essential element that determines the overall success of a project. It is the overall planning that facilitates the proper management of a process.

Strategic planning takes one outside the day-to-day activities of your organization or project. It is the main objective of this conference to gather experts from around the world to come together to discuss the latest development in strategic planning and project managements. Financial resources also contribute almost 75% of the success of the project. It is therefore that this year’s conference will focus on aspects such as Project implementation, project planning, and budgeting.

The conference is designed to provide educational opportunities for a diverse group of organizations and individuals working on projects and programmes that require strategic planning and project management. The resulting target audience includes professionals, peer support specialists, project management specialists researchers, project managers, educators and other professionals engaged in project planning and management. The conference will also be beneficial to individuals and groups who have experienced lack of project management skills. To be specific, the following audience are invited:

1. Government secretaries

2. Administrators

3. PA and Personal Assistances to executives

4. Project managers

5. Executive chairpersons

6. Executive management

7. Private entities

8. NPOs and NGOs

9. International Companies

10. Regional Associates

11. Global organizations

12. Project Leaders.

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Press Regulation and Accountability Conference in Pretoria

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Jun 122013

The Press Regulation and Accountability Conference will be held on the 30th of August 2013 at the UNISA main campus in Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Gauteng.

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In the wake of the UK Leveson enquiry, debates surrounding the regulation of the press and journalistic responsibility have come to the fore on a global stage. This conference aims to address what these developments mean within an African context. It will be hosted jointly by the School of Media and Journalism Studies at Rhodes University, Grahamstown and the Department of Communication Science at UNISA, Pretoria, as part of the collaborative – Media Policy and Democracy Project.

Questions of media accountability and the regulation of the press, have received much attention recently, in South Africa and around the globe.

These debates have raised a number of questions relating to the South African press accountability system including the level of public trust in the press, the effectiveness of press self-regulation, a perceived lack of quality journalism and a decrease in journalistic ethics, concerns regarding regulation of the press and fears that in South Africa, the freedom of the press are under threat.

The UK phone hacking scandal of have brought to the fore global debates about a decrease in journalistic quality and a lack of journalistic ethics. Critics have argued that the individual’s right to human dignity must be adequately safeguarded from unnecessary damage in the press. A balance should be struck between the right to dignity and the rights of freedom of expression. However, parallel debates continue which are concerned with a marked decline on research indices in global press freedom. Africa registers disappointingly and consistently small press freedom ratings while in many places, journalists face intimidating barriers to freedom of speech and inhibiting pressure from authorities, regulators and governments.

The main focus of this forum is the following question:

How can the press be best regulated in a way which both improves standards of journalism and holds the press satisfactorily accountable, whilst also safeguarding the freedom of the press from government interference, censorship and self-censorship?

This colloquium will include a variety of the foremost thinkers on press accountability and monitoring, Providing a platform for the discussion of the various complexities and challenges surrounding the regulation of the press in an emerging democracy. Key media policy makers, will be invited to this event, so that discussions at this forum can both help to inform policy decision makers, as well as feed directly into the expected upcoming discussions on a South African Media Appeals Tribunal.

The key concepts and themes for discussion at this conference are: