Author: Inge Odendaal As the countdown to the 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) continues, anticipation and excitement are building for the event, which will be hosted by Stellenbosch University (SU) from 27 to 29 August 2024. The forum aims to facilitate the sharing of ideas and the development of relationships among participants and…
Author: Inge Odendaal
A Guide to SAJU 6’s Themes and Parallel Breakout Sessions Author: Inge Odendaal The 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) is more than a platform to share research – it is a dynamic event where scholars from different fields gather to think and discuss how best to tackle global challenges. This year, the forum…
Join us at the 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) from 27 to 29 August 2024 at Stellenbosch University! This forum fosters collaboration between South African and Japanese universities, focusing on various themes and offering numerous opportunities for engagement and discussion. This year’s theme is “Fostering Sustainable Partnerships in Research, Innovation, and Impact.” SAJU…
Author: Inge Odendaal In 2023, Prime Minister Kishida’s cabinet, along with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council for Future Studies, unveiled an ambitious plan to boost student mobility.[1] This plan aims to increase the number of Japanese students studying overseas while also attracting international students to Japan, hoping…
Author: Inge Odendaal This August, the 6th South Africa-Japan University (SAJU) Forum, hosted by Stellenbosch University, promises to be another milestone in the academic relations between the two countries. Building on the success of past gatherings, this year’s forum tackles the theme of “Fostering Sustainable Partnerships in Research, Innovation and Impact.” SAJU 6 aims to…
Author: Inge Odendaal Stellenbosch University Japan Centre kickstarted 2024 with its first research forum titled “Japanese Industry and Development in Africa.” In January, the SUJC, with the support of a grant from the Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO), hosted this forum which focused on addressing the understudied topic of the influence of Japanese businesses on African…
Author: Inge Odendaal Artificial intelligence (AI) reach is widespread, affecting many sectors across public and private spheres, both positively and negatively. Through the Hiroshima AI Process, G7 members have recognized the real-life implications of both AI and generative AI’s immense potential.[1] It can drive innovation, upskill workers, stimulate entrepreneurship, and improve healthcare outcomes and system…
Author: Inge Odendaal In the past year, the debate over artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from whether to regulate[1] it to how to regulate it effectively. Governments worldwide are grappling with the challenge of establishing regulations that can keep pace with the rapid developments in AI, respect state sovereignty, and establish international norms and practices.…
Author: Inge Odendaal Stellenbosch University (SU) is a member of the International Network of Universities (INU), a global consortium dedicated to promoting international collaboration and innovation in higher education. In August, this network hosted two events: the International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace and the INU Leaders’ Summit. These events took place in…
Author: Inge Odendaal The launch of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has been a watershed moment.[1] In just two months after its release in November 2022, it attracted over 100 million users, propelling generative AI into the mainstream and expanding accessibility.[2] This impact extends to Japan, where its influence on society has been…