During September and October, academic seminars will take place at UiO. The overarching theme of the seminars is “A Decade of Transformation”. The theme reflects the long-term, historical lines of social and rights-based transformation of the South African society. The different contributions also reflect the positive spirit of collaboration between Norway and South Africa.
Tuesday 23rd October-
”Religion, Environment and Education- developmental challenges”
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Gamle Festsal, UiO centrum campus, Karl Johans gate 47
Key note speaker: Dr. Sarojini Nadar,
School of Theology and Religion, Pietermaritzburg:
“What do (religious) women want? Isn't democracy enough?
Contemporary Challenges to Religion, Culture and Education in South
Africa”
FULL PROGRAMME (pdf)
The seminars are open to all. No registration required.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Wenche Dageid
E-mail: oslo-celebrations@psykologi.uio.no
Telephone: + 47 22 84 51 84
Cell phone: +47 928 94 326
Fax: + 47 22 84 51 75
Tuesday 25th September-
”From Apartheid to Democracy”
09:00 – 17:00
Gamle Festsal, UiO centrum campus, Karl Johans gate 47
Key note speaker HE Mrs. Dolana Msimang, the South African
Ambassador to Denmark:
“The role of women in the transformation of South Africa”
FULL PROGRAMME (pdf)
Tuesday 2nd October-
“Health and Social Challenges”
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Gamle Festsal, UiO centrum campus, Karl Johans gate 47
Key note speaker: Professor Hoosen (Jerry) Coovadia
“The political and social dimensions of AIDS in South Africa”
FULL PROGRAMME (pdf)