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Keitumetse Moagi, a seasoned human resource development consultant at Wits University, was the keynote speaker. She emphasised the importance of mutual growth in mentorship, encouraging mentors to be receptive to feedback from their mentees and urging mentees to take ownership of their development.
Kelebogile Ramagaga, academic mentorship course coordinator, expressed her gratitude for the dedication shown by all participants. She took pride in the achievements of the first group, noting the positive impact the course is expected to have on their academic and professional journeys.
The event concluded with remarks from Prof Mirna Nel, deputy dean for research and innovation at the Faculty of Humanities, who thanked everyone for participating and praised Optentia for its outstanding work. She also commended the candidates for their commitment to personal growth and the advancement of mentorship within the academic sphere.
The success of this inaugural cohort sets a high standard for future participants and further strengthens the university’s commitment to academic excellence through mentorship.
Growing together
- Belinda Bantham -
First participants successfully complete short courses in
Academic mentorship has reached a significant milestone. The Optentia research unit’s two new mentorship short courses – one for academic mentors and one for mentees – have been successfully presented for the first time. On 15 August, Optentia hosted a certificate ceremony to honour the first participants to complete the courses.
academic mentorship
Keitumetse Moagi from the University of the Witwatersrand delivers an inspiring address on the importance of academic mentorship and leadership.
Keitumetse Moagi, a seasoned human resource development consultant at Wits University, was the keynote speaker. She emphasised the importance of mutual growth in mentorship, encouraging mentors to be receptive to feedback from their mentees and urging mentees to take ownership of their development.
Kelebogile Ramagaga, academic mentorship course coordinator, expressed her gratitude for the dedication shown by all participants. She took pride in the achievements of the first group, noting the positive impact the course is expected to have on their academic and professional journeys.
The event concluded with remarks from Prof Mirna Nel, deputy dean for research and innovation at the Faculty of Humanities, who thanked everyone for participating and praised Optentia for its outstanding work. She also commended the candidates for their commitment to personal growth and the advancement of mentorship within the academic sphere.
The success of this inaugural cohort sets a high standard for future participants and further strengthens the university’s commitment to academic excellence through mentorship.
Growing
together
- Belinda Bantham -
First participants successfully complete short courses in
Academic mentorship has reached a significant milestone. The Optentia research unit’s two new mentorship short courses – one for academic mentors and one for mentees – have been successfully presented for the first time. On 15 August, Optentia hosted a certificate ceremony to honour the first participants to complete the courses.
academic mentorship
Keitumetse Moagi from the University of the Witwatersrand delivers an inspiring address on the importance of academic mentorship and leadership.
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