The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is implementing its strategic plan, 2021-2025, aiming to reposition itself for local relevance and enhanced societal impact whilst ensuring that it is globally competitive. In its quest to contribute to these strategic imperatives, on 8 December 2021 the Institute for Rural Development (IRD) facilitated the historic signing of memoranda of understanding with Madonsi, Manenzhe, Masia, Njhakanjhaka, Sinthumule and Tshivhase Traditional Councils in Vhembe District. The next step is to develop plans for operationalizing the MoUs. Thus, a joint planning workshop involving representatives of the six Traditional Authorities, a UNIVEN implementation team which the IRD leads and relevant stakeholders, has been scheduled as follows:
Date : 18 January 2022
Time : 09:00-13:00
Venue : Research Conference Centre, University of Venda
Slogan : Taking the university to its rightful owners
Participants
Representatives of Traditional Authorities (Traditional Council; Civic Association; Youth; Women), academic staff, Innovation Champions for Local Economic Development in the IRD, postgraduate students, and external strategic partners.
Issued by:
Department of Marketing, Branding and Communication
University of Venda
Tel: (015) 962 8525 /8710
Date: 17 January 2022
For more information, please contact the Director Institute for Rural Development (IRD), Prof Joseph Francis at 015 962 8804/9045 / 0764093976 or email to joseph.francis@univen.ac.za
