The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) is a high-level research institute dedicated to innovative thinking and the production of knowledge.
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🔔HAPPENING NOW🔔
We are live at the opening session of the second annual workshop on #AfricanMigrationCorridors, focusing on Emerging Technologies, Community Support and Health Systems. Join the conversation in the link below:
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In case you missed it, the recording of the public lecture by Rosanne Kennedy is available at: youtube.com/live/j2eJQYlQALk…
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🔔EVENT INVITATION🔔
Join us on Thursday, 11 June 2026, for the second annual workshop on African Migration Corridors.
📆 11 June 2026
⏰ 09:00 - 13:00 SAST
📍 STIAS Wallenberg Research Centre, 10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch
🔗 stias.ac.za/events/african-m…
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Episode 2 🎙️🎥Out Now.
#IsoLomsoFellow Sarah Godsell unpacks #HistoryEducation in South Africa and takes us through highlights of the proposed new History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement.
🔗bit.ly/STIASConversationsEpi…
#STIASConversations #NewCurriculum
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STIAS Director @edkirumira and #IsoLomsoFellows Achille Melingui, Ismaila Emahi, Husain Inusah, and Jean Louis Fendji @lfendji are taking part in the first #HumanFutures workshop at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS).
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This is a collaboration between SCAS, STIAS and Tokyo College, named Human Futures – AI Transitions in a Global Context. The program is supported by the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society (WASP-HS). Read more: stias.ac.za/news/human-futur…
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Congratulations to #STIASFellow Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela on receiving the Order of the Baobab in Bronze for her contribution to social cohesion and conflict resolution, as well as her internationally acclaimed work on the psychology of forgiveness.
#MeetOurFellows
May 20
President @CyrilRamaphosa, Grand Patron of the #NationalOrders bestows the Order of the Baobab in Bronze on Prof. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela.
The Order of the Baobab is awarded to South African citizens for distinguished service in business and the economy, science, medicine, technological innovation and community service.
Prof. Gobodo-Madikizela is recognised for her contribution to social cohesion, conflict resolution and internationally acclaimed work on the psychology of forgiveness.
#AWorkingNation 🇿🇦
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🔔HAPPENING TODAY🔔
Be sure to join us this afternoon for the third lecture in the 2026 #STIASPublicLectureSeries, to be delivered by #STIASFellow Rosanne Kennedy. The lecture will be livestreamed. See link below:
🗓️21 May 2026
⏰16:00 SAST
🔗youtube.com/live/j2eJQYlQALk…
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🔔HAPPENING THIS WEEK🔔
We look forward to hosting you at the third lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries, which STIAS Fellow Rosanne Kennedy will present.
🗓️Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰16:00 - 17:30 SAST
📍10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch
🔗bit.ly/STIASPublicLecture3
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STIAS retweeted
May 2
Ep175: Insect Gigantism Pt1
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Is the high concentration of atmospheric oxygen during the Carboniferous period responsible for insects attaining gigantic proportions? Prof. Jon Harrison of @ASU explains all.
#paleo #insect #podcast #evolution #physiology
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STIAS Iso Lomso Fellow Emmanuel Matambo reflects on the significance of the two-day summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. Listen to the interview here 👇omny.fm/shows/business-afric…
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🔔PUBLIC LECTURE REMINDER🔔
Sign up for the third lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries, which STIAS Fellow Rosanne Kennedy will present. See video clip below for more:
🗓️Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰16:00 - 17:30 SAST
📍10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch
🔗youtu.be/qYcmFh5GoPY
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🔔 EVENT INVITATION 🔔
STIAS invites you to the final public lecture of the first semester of 2026. "The Deep Present" will be presented by STIAS Fellow Rosanne Kennedy.
📆 Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰ 16:00 - 17:30 SAST
📍 10 Marais Road, Stellenbosch
🔗 bit.ly/STIASPublicLecture3
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What is the state of democracy, and what are the main threats to democracy today? Iso Lomso Fellow @ssishuwa reflects on these and other questions as South Africa celebrated Freedom Day yesterday.
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Introducing STIAS Conversations.
In this series, we explore the ideas, questions, and discoveries shaping our world - straight from the brilliant minds of STIAS Fellows.
Catch the first episode on YouTube 👇
bit.ly/STIASConversationsEpi…
#STIASConversations
#KaapsDictionary
#Kaaps
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In case you missed it, the recording of yesterday's public lecture by Jean Louis Fendji is now available.
See: youtube.com/live/9M04p6SerOo…
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Apr 15
The University of Johannesburg conferred an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) on Professor Njabulo Ndebele in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the Humanities and higher education.
Through his literary work and institutional leadership, he has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s academic and cultural discourse, while advancing transformation and inclusive scholarship.
A fitting honour for a truly distinguished intellectual.
#UJGraduations #UJGrad2026
#UJHonararyDoctorate
#UJAllTheWay
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🔔HAPPENING TODAY🔔
Be sure to join us this afternoon for the second lecture in the 2026 #STIASPublicLectureSeries, to be delivered by #IsoLomsoFellow Jean Louis Fendji. The lecture will be livestreamed. See link below:
📆 16 April 2026
⏰ 16:00 SAST
🔗 bit.ly/STIASLive
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🔔HAPPENING THIS WEEK🔔
Remember to sign up for the 2nd lecture in the #STIASPublicLectureSeries for 2026, presented by
#IsoLomsoFellow, Jean Louis Fendji, on the topic: "Designing for the Margin".
📆Thursday, 16 April 2026
⏰16:00 SAST
📍STIAS
🔗bit.ly/STIASPublicLectureRSV…
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