We would like to invite you to have an article on your research published in Research at Stellenbosch University 2014. This will be the sixth edition of this annual publication showcasing outstanding research at Stellenbosch University. This award-winning publication has shown itself to be an effective means to draw the attention and interest of not only fellow researchers (nationally and internationally), but also funding agencies, industry partners, the media and the broader public.
The general theme for this year's publication is:
SU contributes to a sustainable future and shifts boundaries through the IMPACT of our research
The publication will include a section where researchers can report on research activities within specific themes/topics - with a focus on impact and relevance.
Suggestions for themes/topics include (more suggestions are welcome!):
I: Innovation, innovativeness, improvement (lives, justice, betterment of society, education, etc), information, ideas in practice, implementation
M: medical, metrics, motherhood, mental health
P: partnerships, people, population, peace, prosperity, postgraduates/PhD research, policy formulation, politics, platforms, patents
A: Africa, animal research, applications
C: communities, connections, collaborations, core competencies (biotech, computer science, TB/infectious diseases, social sciences), research that lead to changes (strategic) in economic, socio-cultural, environmental, natural domains/systems, communication, CoEs, Chairs
T: technology, transformation, theory, teams
If you would like to contribute towards one or more of these themes/topics, please email Maryke Hunter-Husselmann. We will then contact you with further details regarding the specific requirements for your contribution. If you have already written something on the topic that will fit this publication, you are welcome to send it too.
Closing date: 30 September 2014
We include the link to the virtual copy of the 2013 report in this email so that you can get an idea of the "look and feel" of the publication:
http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/stellenbosch-University/research-2013/2014060201/#0
As this publication will be widely distributed, both nationally and internationally, we hope that you will see this as a perfect opportunity to showcase your research!
