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Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · South Africa

Deputy science minister Nomalungelo Gina to give keynote at MUT women-in-research launch

South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation will deliver the keynote address in Durban on 28 October at the official launch of a Mangosuthu University of Technology initiative advancing women in research.

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Why it matters: Mangosuthu University of Technology's initiative to advance women in research has its official launch on 28 October, with the deputy minister as keynote speaker.

South Africa's Department of Science, Technology and Innovation said Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina will deliver the keynote address at the official launch of a Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) initiative.

According to the department, the MUT initiative is aimed at advancing women in research.

The department said the launch will take place in Durban on Wednesday, 28 October.

Editor’s view

Richard Davies, Policy and Finance Editor

Mangosuthu University of Technology is launching an initiative to advance women in research, and the deputy minister is due to deliver the keynote at its official launch in Durban on 28 October.

What to watch

  • The official launch of the MUT initiative, with Dr Gina's keynote address, is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October in Durban.

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