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  • Welcome SAYAS New Members 2024!
  • CELEBRATING CHANGE AND SUCCESS
  • TRY, TRY AGAIN (AND AGAIN)
  • Research Professions: Taking tough jobs to a new level.
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Welcome SAYAS New Members 2024!

Kholani Mbhiza7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 SAYAS members! This year’s talented young scientists are ready to advance research, inspire change, and make an impact across South Africa. Stay tuned for more on their work and contributions. Welcome to SAYAS, 2024 cohort!

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CELEBRATING CHANGE AND SUCCESS

Luce Pretorius3 years ago01 mins

Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different? C.S. Lewis There is no denying that life is busy. In the constant rat race, I often find little time to be mindful since my mind is just… so full…

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TRY, TRY AGAIN (AND AGAIN)

Luce Pretorius3 years ago01 mins

I’ve always recognized that rejection plays a role in the “Academic Game.” I’ve seen this discussed on academic and social media platforms and occasionally overheard scholars discussing similar ideas in hallways. In an academic …

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Research Professions: Taking tough jobs to a new level.

tasvidaya3 years ago01 mins

I remember when I was in high school, I had to job shadow someone who was in a profession that I was interested in. At the time, I was interested in finding out what it’s like to be a bench scientist and lucky for me, my dad (a practising pharmacist) h…

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Research Professions: Taking tough jobs to a new level.

tasvidaya3 years ago01 mins

I remember when I was in high school, I had to job shadow someone who was in a profession that I was interested in. At the time, I was interested in finding out what it’s like to be a bench scientist and lucky for me, my dad (a practising pharmacist) h…

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How sensitive are you to feedback and criticism?

Nthabeleng Hlapisi3 years ago01 mins

How many of us appreciate being criticized for our work? One of the best lessons I have learned through my postgraduate years is to be able to absorb criticism and feedback and appreciate the positive side of it. I did not always have this appreciation…

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Timelines? A thing of the past

tasvidaya3 years ago01 mins

“I’m so late!” “I have to be at the office at 9am” “My lunch break ends in 10 minutes, let’s hurry up!”. Timelines are the backbones of life. We always seem to be chasing time, trying to catch up on the day’s activities. These timelines keep us i…

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The pressure experienced through a PhD

Nthabeleng Hlapisi3 years ago01 mins

I am almost a year into this very important phase of my life, my doctorate. Although I never underestimated the process, I also didn’t anticipate it to be quite as mentally taxing as it has been. A few weeks ago, I had an interesting conversation…

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WHO ARE WE TRYING TO FOOL, ANYWAY?

Luce Pretorius3 years ago01 mins

Over recent months, the not-so-new, yet highly popular buzzword, “imposter syndrome” seemed to be popping up everywhere. A search on BuzzSumo revealed that 5041 articles related to this theme were posted to Facebook, Twi…

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Friends that matter.

Nthabeleng Hlapisi3 years ago01 mins

 Whatever you put around yourself, you will be the mirror of it. Surround yourself with things you love. Marcel Wanders One of the most important things to do is to make friends who help you grow and who can be your support system in academia. Thi…

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