Golf Day
The University of Limpopo Student Trust Fund (ULSTF) will be celebrating Golf Day on 20 August 2010. This event is of significance as they will be commemorating its 14th year of existence. This noble event will be held at the Polokwane Golf Club. The University community and the public are invited to participate in this high profile networking event by partnering with ULSTF on this day in order to make this a worthwhile event.
For more information contact 072 695 8099 or E-mail bridget@bridgetk.co.za
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2010 Spring Graduations
The Council and Management of the University would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all former and current students who are scheduled to graduate at these august occasions of the Spring Graduations Ceremonies. These graduation ceremonies are scheduled on the following dates. Turfloop Campus ONLY
Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Friday, 3rd September 2010
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Symposium on Curriculum Design and Quality Assurance
Conducted by International Facilitators:Prof HJM van Rossum(University of Bern, Netherlands) and Prof J Denekens(University of Antwerp, Belgium
Venue: Director of Medicine Boardroom, Clinical Pathology Building, Ground Floor
Day One
Date:Thursday, 29 July 2010
Time:11h00
Topic:Workshop on Creative Curriculum Design and Structure
For more information, please contact : Mrs Sonja-Ann Tromp
Tel:(012) 521- 3318 Email: sonjatromp@ul.ac.za
Prof HJM van Rossum CV       Prof J Denekens CV
Poster

National Science Week
UL Science Centre is set to host the National Science Week (NSW) which is celebrated countrywide. This event is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and it involves various stakeholders and/or role players conducting science-based activities. It will be held at Turfloop Campus from 2-6 August 2010, at 09h00-16H00 and at Savannah Mall Polokwane from 7-9 August 2010, at 09h00-17H00. In addition to contributing to science, engineering and technology among various sections of the population, the National Science Week is intended to expose the public, educators and learners to science-based careers, particularly disadvantaged sections of the population. The theme for this year’s NSW is ‘The Role of Science in Economic Development’ promoting the greater awareness and appreciation of the contribution that science and technology makes to the nation. Both Primary and Secondary Schools and the general public are invited.
For more information and school bookings please contact Mr. Sandile Rikhotso at the Science centre at 015 268 3099 or 083 249 9572 or you can email sandiler@ul.ac.za
UL Medunsa Campus 2010 NSW Programme

Symposium to exchange information on newly introduced Vaccines
Date:28 to 30 July 2010
Venue:Protea Manor Hotel, Hatfield, Pretoria
Time:8h30
Contact Details:Telephone 012 521 3880 Fax 012 521 5794
Email:savic@ul.ac.za or visit: www.savic.ac.za
Organised by: SAVIC , UL, University of Pretoria, Network for Education and Support in Immunisation (NESI) based at University of Antwerpen, Belgium.

Faculty of Health Sciences Research Day
Topic : " Revitalising Clinical Research in South Africa-What is the contribution of the University of Limpopo"
Key note Speaker: Professor Bongani Mayosi , Head of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, University of Cape Town (UCT)
Date:11 to 12 August 2010
Venue:New Auditorium
Time:8h00
For more details Contact: Professor G A Ogunbanjo Tel: 012 521 4528/5820 email: gao@intekom.co.za
(Prof Bongani Mayosi Curriculum Vitae)

A call to UL prospective Students
All learners who wish to further their studies at University of Limpopo are called upon to write National Benchmark Test (NBT) in 2010 for 2011. Two types of tests will be written; the Academic and Quantitative Literature (AQL) which is compulsory and Mathematics which is ONLY for students who wish to follow a degree programme that requires mathematics.
Please find following information regarding the appropriate dates and venues. Learners are advised that in order to register for the NBT, they should kindly visit www.nbt.ac.za or contact Tshepo on (021) 650 3523.
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Student Fees guide booklet

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Turfloop Campus: 2010 Open Day Invitation
The University of Limpopo invites its prospective students, educators and parents to the 2010 Open Day which will take place at the Turfloop Campus’s Oscar Mpetha Stadium, on Saturday, 31 July 2010, commencing from 09h00-15h00.
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Call for Abstracts
Theme: Improving Pharmaceutical Science towards archiving Millennium Development goals.
The Department of Pharmacy hereby calls for interests to submit their Abstracts to be presented during the 31st Annual Conference of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Science of South Africa (APSSA).
The conference will be held from 14 to 17 September 2010 on Turfloop Campus. Abstracts can be forwarded to apssa@ul.ac.za or uploaded to the conference website system: www.ul.ac.za/conf no later than 31 July 2010.
For more information contact:
Irene Mokgoatsane and Phineas Moremi on 015 268 2356/2935.
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ORSSA Conference 2010
Conference Theme:
Operations Research Modelling for Africa.
University of Limpopo will be hosting the 39th Annual Conference for the Operations Research Society of South Africa(ORSSA) from the 26-29 September 2010 at Magoebaskloof Hotel near Tzaneen.
To register for ORSSA Conference visit
http://www.ul.ac.za/conf
Closing date for Abstract submission 30 July 2010.

For more information please contact:Prof M Lesaoana
Director:School of Computational and Mathematics.
E-mail:masekal@ul.ac.za & sigaukec@ul.ac.za
Tel:015-268-4894
Fax:015-268-3487/3183/3075
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HELTASA Conference 2010
Conference Theme:
Higher Development: Academic Excellence, Opportunities and Challenges.
The Centre for Academic Excellence (CAE) will be hosting a Higher Educational Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) 2010 Annual Conference from 23 to 25 November 2010. This will take place at Fairview River Lodge, Tzaneen. The aim of this conference is to promote quality in higher education practice through the creation of a synergistic network in Southern Africa. Academics, Support Staff, Researchers, Students and Policy makers are invited to share their experiences.

To register and for more information regarding HELTASA Conference visit
http://www.ul.ac.za/conf

Opening date for Online submission: 30 April 2010 and for Abstract submission 30 June 2010.
(Registration Form)
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48th Annual Conference of the Microscopy Society of Southern Africa (MSSA)
The Electron Microscope Unit will be host to the 48th Annual Conference of the Microscopy Society of Southern Africa (MSSA). The conference will be held at the Convention Centre of Forever Resorts, Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) from 26-29 October 2010. The mission of the Microscopy Society of Southern Africa: ’To promote and develop microscopy and associated techniques at all levels in the Southern African region’ encourages interaction within all fields and disciplines. Microscopists are hereby invited to Forever Resorts to present their research, interact with peers and re-unite with friends. It is also the most important annual event to discuss the latest technological developments in light and electron microscopes as well as ancillary equipment with trade delegates and representatives at the Technical Forum and the Exhibition.
For further information please visit www.mssa2010.co.za

Law Week: Law, Gender and Social Transformation
Turfloop: It has become a tradition that the School of Law presents a Law Week annually. This conference is part of the Lawyers in South Africa and Southern Africa‘s agenda. It brings together Lawyers, Judges, Politicians, Legal Advisors, Corporate Counsel, Magistrates, Prosecutors, other Practitioners and Academics from across the country and abroad to discuss themes that inspire and evoke awareness. Themes discussed are mostly based on the historical background of South Africa in terms of Law, Gender and Social Transformation. This year it will be held from 30 August 2010 to 3 September 2010.
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Advanced Course:
Rational Management of Medicines
A focus on HIV / AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
1 – 12 November 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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