Day 1: Tuesday, 26 November 2024
VENUE: University of Limpopo Campus or Zoom
Time |
Session |
In-person Venue |
Online |
Facilitators / Speakers |
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08:15 – 09:00 |
Busses from The Ranch and Other Accommodation to University of Limpopo campus |
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N/A |
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09:00 – 09:15 |
In-person Registration |
R40 Hall, University of Limpopo Campus |
Online participant Introductory Activity (Zoom) |
N/A |
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09:15 – 09:25 |
Welcoming Address |
R40 Hall |
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Prof Mahlo Mokgalong (UL Vice Chancellor) |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Meqoqo under the Baobab – Session 1: Setting the Scene |
R40 Hall |
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Ms Rieta Ganas, Prof Sue Pather, Dr Greig Krull (HELTASA) |
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10:00 – 11.00 |
Meqoqo under the Baobab – Session 2: Empowering Students (small group discussions) |
DMSTE 1, DMSTE 2, DMSTE 3, DMSTE 4 |
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HELTASA Project Teams |
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11:00 – 11:15 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
R40 Hall Foyer |
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11.15 – 12.00 |
Meqoqo under the Baobab – Session 3: Health and Well-being |
R40 Hall |
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Dr Unifier Dyer (Wits), Prof Sue Pather (HELTASA), Dr Jaisubash Jayakumar (UCT), Ms Rieta Ganas, Dr Greig Krull (HELTASA) |
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12.00 – 12.45 |
Meqoqo under the Baobab – Session 4: Digital Transformation and Innovation (small group discussions) |
DMSTE 1, DMSTE 2, DMSTE 3, DMSTE 4 |
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HELTASA Project Teams |
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12.45 – 13.05 |
Traditional Dancers |
Outside R40 Hall |
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Tshikona Dancers |
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13.05 – 13.55 |
Lunch |
R40 Hall Foyer |
Online networking (Zoom) |
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14.00 – 16.00 |
CHE Conversation: Higher Education Practice Standard on Modes of learning and teaching provision |
R40 Hall (also open to UL and UNIVEN staff not participating in the (un)conference) |
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Dr Britta Zawada (CHE), Prof Siyanda Makaula (CPUT), Prof Jacqueline Batchelor (UJ) |
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16.05 – 16.30 |
Tea/Coffee |
R40 Hall Foyer |
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16.45 – 17.30 |
Busses from University of Limpopo campus back to The Ranch and other accommodation |
N/A |
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Day 2: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
VENUE: The Ranch or Zoom
Time |
Session |
In-person Venue |
Facilitators / Speakers |
08:00 – 08:30 |
Registration (if did not register on Day 1) |
Safari Hall, The Ranch |
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08:30 – 09:15 |
Sepedi Dance Opening addresses and welcome
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Safari Hall |
Tsa Manyalo Dance Group Prof Richard Madadzhe (UL DVC: Teaching and Learning), Prof Sebi Lekalakala (UNIVEN DVC: Teaching and Learning), Ms Rieta Ganas (HELTASA President) |
09:15 – 10:25 |
Teaching and Learning Centre Directors Panel Discussion |
Safari Hall |
Facilitator: Prof Sue Pather (HELTASA) Panellists: Dr Xena Cupido (CPUT), Prof Owence Chabaya (UL), Dr Fhatuwani Ravhuhali (UNIVEN), Dr Phiwayinkosi Gumede (MUT) |
10.30 – 10.50 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
Foyer |
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10.55 – 11.55 | Oral Presentations |
11.55 – 12.35 | Oral Presentations |
12.40 – 13.25 | Lunch |
13.30 – 15.00 | Critical Dialogues |
15.05 – 15.25 | Tea/Coffee Break |
15.30 – 16.30 | Oral Presentations |
16.30 – 17.30 | Oral Presentations |
Day 3: Thursday, 28 November 2024
VENUE: The Ranch or Zoom
Time |
Session |
In-person Venue |
Facilitators / Speakers |
08:30 – 09:00 |
UL Poetry Day welcome and reflection
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Safari Hall |
Poets: Tebogo Sekwela, Khayinsile Seroka, Seipati Aphane, Emmanuel Pale, Kholofelo Thobejane Greig Krull, HELTASA Deputy Chair |
09:00 – 10:10 |
Student Panel Discussion |
Safari Hall |
NC Makhafola, E Shaku, KC Bapela, N Mogadime (UL) R Shokane, F Ranto, L Magau, C Makhwathane (UNIVEN) |
10.15 – 10.35 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
Foyer |
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10.40 – 11.40 |
Oral Presentations |
Time: 11.40 – 12.40 |
Oral Presentations / Lightning Talks |
12.45 – 13.25 |
Lunch |
13:30 – 14:30 |
HELTASA AGM |
14.35 – 14.55 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Creative Presentations / Oral Presentations / Lightning Talks |
16.00 – 16.40 |
Oral Presentations, Lightning Talks and Poster Session |
Day 4: Friday, 29 November 2024
VENUE: The Ranch or Zoom
Time |
Session |
In-person Venue |
Facilitators / Speakers |
08:45 – 09:00 |
Day welcome and reflection
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Safari Hall |
Sue Pather, HELTASA Deputy Chair |
09:00 – 10:00 |
National Stakeholders Panel Discussion Panel Discussion |
Safari Hall |
Facilitator: Dr Greig Krull (HELTASA), Panellists: Dr Britta Zawada (CHE), Mr Phillip Tshabalala (DHET), Waiting for name (NRF), Ms Rieta Ganas (HELTASA) |
10.05 – 10.25 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
Foyer |
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10.30 – 11.15 |
Orals / Lightning Talks / Posters |
11.15 – 12.00 |
Lightning Talks |
12.05 – 12.55 |
Lunch |
13:00 – 14:05 |
UNIVEN Choir – Closing Reflections and Open Mic |
14:10 – 14:30 |
Closing Plenary |
14.35 – 15.00 |
Tea/Coffee and Departure |

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