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Systems Thinking and Practice in PhD Research: Cybersystemic Possibilities for Governing the Anthropocene 30 July – 7 August 2015, Germany • Two days of participation in a Systemic Inquiry in Hannover (Herrenhausen) on “Governing the Anthropocene: Cybersystemic Possibilities?" • Two days of dedicated ‘workshops’ introducing different systems approaches, methods and research traditions at Humboldt University in Berlin • Five days of participation in the 2015 ISSS Conference in Berlin, including a group generated presentation on the final day • 5 ECTS - points Working strategically to negotiate boundaries for research [...]

The 2015 African Doctoral Academy (ADA) Winter School in Research Methods and Academic Development will take place from 29 June to 10 July 2015 at the University of Stellenbosch. Full course information can be found on our Information Page. This winter sees five new workshops introduced, including the exciting new course on Becoming a Lecturer - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and another in Transdisciplinary Research Methods. We also see the return of the popular course on Publishing a Case Study presented by Prof Michael Gibbert. To book - simply fill in our online booking form. Booking deadline [...]

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the Green Fund, a green finance initiative of the Department of Environmental Affairs, invites applications for Green Economy Postdoctoral Fellowships to undertake postdoctoral research at South African public institutions to support the development of institutional capacity building on the green economy. Please download the full Call for Applications here.

Vacancies: 1) Biodiversity Planning – Deputy Director (download info here) 2) Land Reform & Biodiversity  – Policy Advisor (download info here) Based: Cape Town or Pretoria Contact/Apply to: Apply please forward a recent CV and supporting documents to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za Closing date: 7 April 2015    

Advance Notice for Registration ADA Winter School 2015 In Research Methods and Academic Development 29 June - 10 July University of Stellenbosch  This bi-annual School is aimed at current and aspiring doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and supervisors. The courses are open to delegates across all disciplines and a focus on transdisciplinarity is encouraged. This winter sees five new workshops introduced, including the exciting new course on Becoming a Lecturer - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and another in Transdisciplinary Research Methods presented in collaboration with the TsamaHUB at [...]