PG & PDRF Annual Research Conference 2023
The Research Capacity Development at the Postgraduate school hosted its 2023 PG & PDRF Annual Research Conference on the 20th October 2023 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre. The conference was successful and enlightening, with many memorable events. Thank you to all conference attendees for their participation!
For all conference photos: click here
For session recordings: click here
Please note that these links are only accessible via your UJ outlook credentials
Keynote Speakers
Many thanks to our keynote speakers for their insightful talks – Dr Lukman Olasunkami (Obafemi Awolowo University) and Ms Minenhle Matela (University of Johannesburg).
Sponsors
Much appreciation to our sponsors for their generation contributions: A/Prof Nonhlangabezo Mabuba (Department of Chemical Sciences – Representative pictured: Dr Nokalika Zwane), Prof Derek Nditeh (Centre for Natural Products Research) and Prof Penny Govender (Computational Chemistry Research Group)
Judges and Chairs
Thank you to our judges and chairs for their hard work and sharing their expertise during this conference.
Congratulations to the PG & PDRF Annual Research Conference 2023 winners
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First Place
Dr Priscilla Masamba
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Second Place
Dr Lee Heine
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Third Place
Dr Gabriel Mhonyera
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People’s Choice Award
Dr Zaakirah Delair
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First Place
Rabia Bhamjee
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Second Place
Lerato Nephali
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Third Place
Ross Stewart
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People’s Choice Award
Linda Malifete
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First Place
Refilwe Chilo
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Second Place
Mawande Shinga
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Third Place
Simone Ferreira
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People’s Choice Award
Thobekile Masombuka
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First Place
Blessing Masora
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Second Place
Patrick Makhubalo
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Third Place
Tshiamo Leta
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People’s Choice Award
Melissa Moothee
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First Place
Savannalee Hodgkinson
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Second Place
Keletso Buthane
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Third Place
Dineo Molise
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People’s Choice Award
Tinotenda Bangajena
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First Place
Bopaki Phogole
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Second Place
Dipuo Kgabi
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Third Place
Xola Ntlangula
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First Place
Isac Mabunda
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Second Place
Faith Marumba
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Third Place
Vincent Masilela