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VC’S FOREWORD




            Kilometre Array (SKA) and other national key projects. Not only is   Many of our researchers have distinguished themselves on
            this research at the cutting edge of new breakthroughs, it is also   the international front. Ilse Truter, Distinguished Professor of
            part of the future world of work in South Africa and globally.  Pharmacy, is one such pioneer, whose many years of exceptional
                                                              work were rewarded in 2020 when she was inducted as a Fellow of
            First of its kind in Africa is the recently installed electron detector   the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology. This is the
            technology in our Centre for High Resolution Transmission   largest, most distinguished society of clinicians and researchers
            Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM) in the Department of Physics. This   in the world. Prof Truter is also the leader of the University’s
            technology is used to study the dynamic behaviour of materials at   Drug Utilisation Research Unit (DURU) and an expert member
            an atomic level, and further enhances our University’s standing as   of the WHO International Working Group on Drug Statistics
            one of the world’s leading electron microscopy research facilities.  Methodology.

            The expansion of the global footprint of the University in all   At Mandela University, we are significantly expanding the reach,
            faculties  specifically  prioritises  forging  and  strengthening  South-  volume and impact of our research productivity throughout the
            South linkages and expanding our African footprint. At the same   academy. We wish to congratulate the recipients of awards for
            time, we are committed to strengthening all global partnerships   excellence in research and innovation, while also acknowledging
            with Baltic and Nordic countries, the Caribbean islands, South   the contributions of all researchers who have remained productive
            America and France.                               despite the complex challenges of this time.





                             “ ... we are significantly expanding the

                          reach, volume and impact of our research

                            productivity throughout the academy.”




















































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