Author: Gerhard van Niekerk There is a widely circulated quip of unknown origin in the field of macroeconomics that generalises the world economy as follows: “Throughout history there have been only four kinds of economies in the world: advanced, developing, Japan, and Argentina.”[1] Japan is one of the only economies where wages and the prices…
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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…
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: Cüneyt Aksoy On 10 April 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an official state visit to the United States (US). Ahead of the visit and the summit meeting with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Kishida, in an interview, said that the geopolitical tensions have pushed the world to a “historical turning point”.[1]…
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…
Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC) in association with the Japanese Language Club of South Africa (JLCSA) is pleased to offer an online JLPT N5 (Beginners Level) Japanese language course at Stellenbosch University. Classes will run during 9 May 2024 – 25 October 2024 every Thursday at 18:00 – 20:00. Teaching will be online for a…
The 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) will take place in Stellenbosch on 27-29 August 2024. The theme of the Forum is Fostering Sustainable Partnerships in Research, Innovation and Impact. The Joint Organising Committee invites proposals from academics and researchers, students, university administrators, practitioners, representatives from government and research funding institutions, and stakeholders from…
Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC) in association with the Japanese Language Club of South Africa (JLCSA) are delighted to invite you to apply for an online JLPT N4 (Upper Beginners Level) Japanese language course at Stellenbosch University. In this course, students will learn: * Informal speech* Honorific and extra modest speech* Express thoughts and opinions*…
Since April this year, SUJC has been running an intern and mentorship programme aimed at cultivating a next generation of scholars and researchers on Japan and Japan-Africa relations. The Japan-Africa Young Scholars Initiative is supported by a grant from the Toshiba International Foundation. A dynamic team makes up the 2023 cohort of young scholars. They…