Wednesday 28 August 2024
Event Venue: Protea Hotel Techno Park
09:00 – 10:30
Room: Magnifica 4
PLENARY 2
Opportunities for Research Collaboration
Mr. Shinsuke OKADA, Director for international cooperation, International Science and Technology Affairs Division, Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Dr. Takehito HIGUCHI, Deputy Director, Paris Office, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Ms. Kumiko TANSHO-HIRABASHI
Junsaka HARADA
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Dr. Kyosuke HAZE, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
Michael NXUMALO, Manager: Science Networks and Research Links, South Africa National Research Foundation
Mr. Kgomotso SEIKANENG, Assistant Director: Development Partnerships, South Department of Science and Technology
Moderator: Mr. Mahlubi Chief MABIZELA, Director: Operations and Sector Support, Universities South Africa (USAf)
10:30 – 11:00
Refreshment Break
The Bridges
11:00 – 12:30
Session 5
5.1) Thematic Panel: The ABE initiative – Reflecting on its impact on Former Participants
Room: OMEGA
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Mr. Thami MAHLOBO, Coordinator: International Support, SUI/SUJC
Ms. Selina KUNGWANE, University of South Africa
Mr. Martin MANGANYE, Japan International Cooperation Agency, South Africa
Dr. Joshua MAUMELA, Vodacom, South Africa
Ms. Mbali SEXWALE, Embassy of Japan in South Africa
Moderator: Dr. Chizuko SATO, Institute of Developing Economies-JETRO
5.2) Thematic Panel: Discussion on Promotion of International Educational and Research Collaboration among Universities in Africa and Japan: Case Studies of E-JUST and JKUAT under the JICA Global Agenda
Room: Magnifica 3
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Mr. Daisuke UEDA, Deputy Director-General, Human Development Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Prof. Amr ELTAWIL, Dean, School of Innovative Design Engineering, Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
Prof. Daniel N. SILA, Principal, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jomo Kenyata University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Moderator: Mr. Sarah RICHMOND, Senior Programme Manager, Unit for Global Education, SUI
5.3) Panel: Social Justice and Development – Politics/state/policy
Room: Magnifica 1
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
African state-building: Actors, actions, performances
Prof. Shinichi TAKEUCHI, Director: African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Horman CHITONGE, Centre for African Studies, University of Cape Town
Shahid VAUDA, Centre for African Studies, UCT
Chizuko SATO, IDE-JETRO
Kana MIYAMOTO, African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Japan’s security policy in Africa: Is security becoming more evident in Africa – Japan relations?
Mr. Cüneyt AKSOY, Stellenbosch University
FOIP and Japanese contribution to Africa
Prof. Hiroki NAKAMURA, Musashino University
Moderator: Ms. Inge ABSALOM, Stellenbosch University
5.4) Panel: Systems and Technologies for the Future – Environment/Climate
Room: Magnifica 4
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Student Climate Assembly for Decarbonization in Japan: Lessons for South Africa
Prof. Fumihiko SAITO, Faculty of International Studies, Ryukoku University
The long-term macroeconomic consequences of sustainable energy, water and food supplies in South Africa: Implications for Just Transition
Prof. Ogujiuba KANAYO, Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Science, University of Mpumalanga
Just Energy Transitions
Prof. Katleho MOLOI, Durban University of Technology
The roadmap to a Just Transition: Lessons for South Africa from Japan and Vietnam’s energy cooperation
Dr. Cobus VAN STADEN, Research Fellow, Department of Journalism; SU & Managing Editor, China-Global South Project
The Adamastor Moss Garden Project: Seeing Cape Fynbos through a Japanese looking glass
Dr. Gert VAN TONDER, Neuroscientist and Moss Garden Designer, Kyoto
Moderator: Prof. Scarlett CORNELISSEN, SUJC
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
Cultivar Restaurant
13:30 – 15:00
Session 6
6.1) Thematic Panel: Japan’s Exploration of Digitally Enhanced International Education: JV Campus and COIL Virtual Exchange
Room: OMEGA
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Prof. Yasuhiro IWASAKI
Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University
Prof. Jiro NAGATOMI, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University
Prof. Tomoki FURUKAWA, Vice-Director, Center for International Education Kansai University Division of International Affairs
Moderator: Prof. Keiko IKEDA, Vice-Director for the Institute for Innovative Global Education (IIGE), Kansai University Division of International Affairs
6.2) Panel: Health and Wellbeing – Mental Health/Society
Room: Magnifica 1
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Unmasking distress: An analysis of COVID-19’s mental health impact on nurses in South Africa
Phillipa HAINE, Department of Psychology, SU
Prof. Bronwyn COETZEE, Department of Psychology, SU
Prof. Ashraf KAGEE, Department of Psychology, SU
Ms. Lindokuhle SHONGWE, Department of Psychology, SU
Mr. Marnus JANSE VAN VUUREN, Department of Psychology, SU
Prof. Martin KIDD, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, SU
Assessment of positive mental health among university students in South Africa
Prof. Vagiri RAJESH, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Limpopo
Dr. Ohajunwa CHIOMA, Africa Centre for HIV and AIDS Management, Stellenbosch University
Prof. Anne OUMA, Umea University
Achieving health outcomes: Reflections from social work in health care
Dr. Laetitia PETERSEN, University of the Witwatersrand
Collaborated research capacity strengthening for postgraduate students
Ms. Anna SIWELA, University of Pretoria
Moderator: Prof. Scarlett CORNELISSEN, SUJC
6.3) Thematic Panel: Responsible Internationalization and Student Mobility: Perspectives from South Africa and Japan
Room: Magnifica 4
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Dr. Chihiro KUMASHIRO, Coordinator: Inter-University Exchange Project (Africa), lecturer, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Ms. Eri YAMAZAKI, University Education Administrator, Office of Sophia Future Design Platform, Sophia University
Ms. Sarah VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, SUI/SUJC
Moderator: Mr. Ghaleeb JEPPIE, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of South Africa in Japan, Department of Science and Technology
6.4) Panel: Systems and Technologies For the Future – Research/Education/Social Justice and Development
Room: Magnifica 3
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Tokyo Metropolitan University: Building bridges for collaborative excellence
Prof. Masayoshi NOGUCHI, Vice President for International Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan University
The development of regional networks to promote International Virtual Exchange and COIL
Ms. Divinia JITHOO, International Education and Partnerships Office, Durban University of Technology
Lessons learnt from collaborative study on preparation of teacher teaching with technology
Prof. Agnes CHIGONA, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Nyarai TUNJERA, CPUT
Joyce KANYERERE, CPUT
Case Study on Introduction of Japanese Engineering Education to African Universities – Focusing on E-JUST and JKUAT
Ms. Mai TODA, JICA Expert: Project Coordinator/Higher Education Networks &
Dr. Takasei OKANO, JICA Expert: Chief Advisor
Moderator: Prof. Motoki TAKAHASHI, Director: Graduate School of Asian and African Studies, Kyoto University
15:00 – 15:30
Refreshment Break
The Bridges
15:30 – 17:00
Session 7
7.1) Networking Session: Sophia University Research
Room: OMEGA
Time: 15:30 – 17:00
Review of the research system of Sophia University and its expansion in the African region
Prof. Yoshiaki TERUMICHI, President, Sophia University & Ms. Eri ITO, University Education Administrator, Sophia University
SATREPS project for ensuring the sustainability of Oasis Societies related to water and land use in western deserts Y2024-Y2028
Prof. Erina IWASAKI, Department of French Studies, Sophia University
Integrated study of flood risk reduction and wetland conservation
Prof. Guangwei HUANG, Dean, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University
Moderator: Mr. Robert KOTZé, Senior Director: Stellenbosch University International
7.2) Panel: Systems and Technologies For the Future – Digital Infrastructure and Technologies
Room: Magnifica 1
Time: 15:30 – 17:00
Exploring patient acceptance of an innovative app-based telemedicine service for primary health care in South Africa
Ms. Grethe VAN TONDER, Stellenbosch University
A digital integrated report prototype of the national medicines policy
Mr. William K MODIBA, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology & Dr. Nontobeko P. MNCWANGI, Tshwane University of Technology
Integrating IoT and AI for precision agriculture: Enhancing water management and crop monitoring in small-scale farms
Ms. Bessie Baakanyang MONCHUSI, Department of Engineering and Smart System Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA)
Ms. Tlhokaboyo INNOCENTIA-MOKWANA, Department of Engineering and Smart System Engineering, UNISA
Dr. Alfred KGOPA, School of Computing, UNISA
Aquaphotomics: A proposed approach for rapid water and food quality monitoring in agricultural systems
Dr. Paul WILLIAMS, Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agrisciences, SU
Research and innovation activities at the College of Engineering and Technology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Dr. James MUTUA, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JKUAT & Dr. Martin RUTHANDI, Department of Mechatronic Engineering, JKUAT
Moderator: Prof. Scarlett CORNELISSEN, SUJC
7.3) Panel: Social Justice and Development – Education
Room: Magnifica 3
Time: 15:30 – 17:00
Managing an academic project in a South African university: What can we learn from Japan
Prof. Wendy Setlalentoa, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Central University of Technology
Jumpstart research program as scholarship of teaching research: What can we learn from the Japan Context
Prof. Bekhitemba Dube, Director: Centre for Diversity in Higher Education, Central University of Technology
Product development of a sorghum and millet based instant breakfast cereal suitable for the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
Ms. Nqobile Ngcobo, Durban University of Technology
Food and nutrition sustainability knowledge and diet among students at the Durban University of Technology
Sanrika SAHADEO, MAppSci Food and Nutrition Candidate, Durban University of Technology
Moderator: Dr. Tawanda SACHIKONYE, Southern African Liaison Office
7.4) Thematic Panel: Japanese Popular Culture in Africa
Room: Magnifica 4
Time: 15:30 – 17:00
Internationalization of Japanese Content
Prof. Takahiro MORIO
Ms. Sarah VAN DER WESTHUIZEN (Respondent)
I am not Cyberpunk
Ms. Sarah VAN DER WESTHUIZEN (Respondent)
Moderator: Mr Thami Mahlobo, SUI/SUJC
17:00 –
Close for the day / Free Time
Our Partners
- Embassy of Japan in South Africa
- Embassy of South Africa in Japan
- Institute for Developing Economies-Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Kyoto University
- Stellenbosch University
- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
- Tsukuba University
- Universities South Africa (USAf)