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Faculty staff members active at conference
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 31 Jan 2013

The University of Pretoria hosted a conference on student access and success from 22 to 24 January 2013.

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Promotions in the Faculty
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 06 Dec 2012

The following staff members of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences have been promoted:

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A new leader in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 22 Nov 2012

Professor Stella Nkomo has been appointed in the position of part-time Deputy Dean, Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for a four-year term commencing in January 2013.

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Staff of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences awarded
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 07 Nov 2012

The annual Education Innovation Awards gala evening of the University of Pretoria took place on 18 October 2012.

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New Programme in Business and Marketing Research
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 06 Nov 2012

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce the launch of the brand new GfK Programme in Business and Marketing Research.

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The launch of the Russell Loubser JSE Prize and the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Dean’s List awards function
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 03 Sep 2012

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, Prof Cheryl de la Rey and the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Prof Elsabé Loots, hosted a function to launch the Russell Loubser JSE Prize.

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A gold medal for the Faculty at the Olympic Games
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 02 Aug 2012

Matthew Brittain, a BCom(Hons) Economics student and John Smith, a BCom Financial Management student in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were part of the SA Rowing team who won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in London.

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A new record number of blankets donated
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 22 Jun 2012

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences once again joined the Winter Warmer blanket drive and collected a new record of blankets.

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Appointment of a new Dean
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 26 Apr 2012

Prof Elsabé Loots has been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for a term of four years, commencing on 1 August 2012.

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Visit from Zhejiang Normal University in China
Niki Groenewald
Posted on 20 Apr 2012

Representatives from Zhejiang Normal University in China visited University of Pretoria on 19 April 2012 to explore potential cooperation with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences supports Tuks 1 in the Varsity Cup
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 02 Apr 2012

Seven players in the Tuks 1 Varsity Cup Rugby team are registered students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and studying towards BCom degrees.

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Former Dutch Prime Minister a guest lecturer at UP
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 02 Mar 2012

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences hosted a guest lecture by the former Dutch Prime Minister, Jan Peter Balkenende.

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Fulbright specialist visits Faculty
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 24 Feb 2012

Dr Dolores Burton, a Senior Fulbright Specialist in Education, joined the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on Friday, 3 February 2012, for a three-week period.

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A Miss South Africa from UP
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 14 Dec 2011

The crowning of Miss South Africa took place on Sunday, 11 December 2011 at the Sun City Superbowl and Melinda Bam, a final year BCom(Marketing Management) student in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of the University of Pretoria, won the Miss South Africa crown.

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A visit by the Advisory Board
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 28 Oct 2011

The Heads of Departments and members of the Faculty's Advisory Board met on Friday, 21 October 2011 to discuss issues regarding education, research and community engagement in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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School principals welcomed on campus by the Faculty
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 28 Oct 2011

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences hosted a lunch for school principals of schools in the Pretoria region on Wednesday, 12 October 2011. This initiative formed part of the Faculty’s integrated marketing and communication plan to build relationships with its external stakeholders.

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Faculty of Economic and Management Science honours outstanding academics
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 08 Sep 2011

The Acting Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Prof Jan van Heerden, hosted a cocktail function in honour of 47 students on the 2011 Dean's List.

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A mountain of blankets
Posted on 17 Jun 2011

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences joined the blanket drive that was organised by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria's office. Faculty members and the Faculty's student houses joined forces and collected 500 blankets, which was donated to Jacaranda 94.2 on Friday, 10 June 2011, along with other blankets collected throughout UP's community.

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JSE Bursaries for the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 01 Jun 2011

The JSE approached us in 2008, requesting that we nominate students for bursaries. The students had to be academically excellent, have leadership potential and be studying Financial Management, Economics, Investment Management, Accounting Sciences or Informatics.

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A time to say goodbye
Posted on 03 May 2011

On 22 March 2011 the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences took leave of Professor Carolina Koornhof, former Dean of the Faculty.

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Visitors from Fordham University
Posted on 15 Mar 2011

Prof David Guatshi, Dean of the Fordham University Graduate School of Business and Administration and Prof Booi Themele, also from Fordham but originally from South Africa, visited Prof Jan van Heerden, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, to discuss further collaboration between Fordham University and the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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Somewhere along the line...........
Posted on 15 Feb 2011

Yesterday, on valentine's day in front of the EMS building, standing in the queue in the sun was not at all a bad thing. All the students queuing to change their subjects, or sort out a problem with their course got an icicle from the Dean's office.

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Ms Maria Ramos delivered the Anton Rupert Memorial lecture at UP
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 17 Nov 2010

Ms Maria Ramos, the Group Chief Executive of Absa Group Ltd delivered the Anton Rupert Memorial Lecture at the University of Pretoria on Tuesday, 16 November 2010.

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EMS staff members received NRF rating
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 19 Oct 2010

Congratulations to the following staff members who received NRF rating:
Prof André Jordaan, Department of Economics; Prof Margaret Mabugu, Department of Economics, and Prof Chris Thornhill of the School of Public Management and Administration.

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A glimpse at the breathtaking beauty of Portugal
Posted on 11 Oct 2010

The University of Pretoria (UP) hosted its annual International Day, organised by the International Students Division of UP, on Friday, 8 October 2010. Students of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences participated in the event by showcasing a glimpse of Portugal, an extraordinarily diverse, beautiful country which they are very proud of.

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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences: Deans' List
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Posted on 18 Aug 2010

Students selected for the prestigious Deans' List is honoured for their outstanding academic performance of 85% or more on undergraduate and 80% or more on postgraduate level in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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Be the Change you want to see in the World.
Tokiso Nthebe
Posted on 16 Aug 2010

Inspired by the words of the great leader, Mahatma Gandhi, Commercii decided to be the change in our world. We went to visit our charity, New Beginningz in Pretoria West, a safe haven for infants who are either neglected, abandoned or abused by unfit parents.

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Welcome BCom “Trots Tukkie” students
Tokiso Nthebe
Posted on 22 Jan 2010

Commercii wants to welcome you to our faculty once again. We are excited to have you on our great campus and as a student in the faculty. We are looking forward to working with you.

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Welcome!
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 11 Jan 2010

A warm welcome to all the first year students of the University of Pretoria and especially to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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The Climate Challenge 2009
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 03 Dec 2009

Well-known sustainability expert and editor of 'Bending the Curve', Robert Zipplies, in partnership with Project 90 by 2030, is undertook an epic journey on an electric bicycle by cycling from Cape Town to Durban via Johannesburg and Pretoria between 6 November and 5 December 2009.

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Expert undertake epic journey against climate change
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 20 Nov 2009

Well-known sustainability expert and editor of 'Bending the Curve', Robert Zipplies, in partnership with Project 90 by 2030, is undertaking an epic journey on an electric bicycle by cycling from Cape Town to Durban via Johannesburg and Pretoria between 6 November and 5 December 2009.

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The Centre for Responsible Leadership takes the lead
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 23 Oct 2009

The University of Pretoria through its Centre for Responsible Leadership is taking the lead to become the driver of the professionalisation of non-financial / sustainability analytics, accounting and auditing in Africa.

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Sunflower Fund National Bandana Day
Lynette van Niekerk
Posted on 14 Oct 2009

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences supported the Sunflower Fund National Bandana Day on 14 October 2009.

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On the social side
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 08 Sep 2009

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences had its quarterly “Grab-a-Mug” social function on Friday 31 July.

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King III Report on Governance released
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 03 Sep 2009

The King III Report on Governance for South Africa was released on 1 September 2009.

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4DEF Thuthuka Challenge – Something worth doing
Sonnette Smith
Posted on 31 Jul 2009

“If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, IT IS NOW.” Author unknown

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Postgraduate Scholarships awarded
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 31 Jul 2009

On 24 July 2009 the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and the Centre for Responsible Leadership (CRL) of the University of Pretoria awarded eight scholarships during a function hosted by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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UP CA Students are tops once again!
Sonja van der Waldt
Posted on 01 Jul 2009

The results of the first part of the 2009 Qualifying Exam (QE 1) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) were released on 26 June 2009 and once again the University of Pretoria achieved excellent results in this very challenging professional exam written by 3373 candidates.

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A Centre for Leadership established at the University of Pretoria
Posted on 06 Feb 2009

A Centre for Leadership has been established at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of the University of Pretoria. Prof Derick de Jongh has been appointed as the new Director of the Centre.

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Leaders discuss the future at Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences’ centenary convention
Sonja vd Waldt
Posted on 14 Nov 2008

Clem Sunter, futurist and co-author of the book Mind of a Fox, Mervyn King, chair of the King Commission, Stella Nkomo of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership, Nick Binedell of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Iraj Abedian, CEO: Pan African Holdings were esteemed speakers at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences convention that was held on 13 November.

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Advocating the Internal Audit Profession
Posted on 20 Jun 2008

The Centre of Excellence in Internal Auditing at the University of Pretoria made international headlines when the 2008 Esther Sawyer Research Award was awarded to one of the honours students of the Department of Internal Auditing of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

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