Consolidoc fellow joins renowned speakers at Gender & Corruption Symposium
Luckmore Chivandire and Munya Saruchera at this week’s Gender & Corruption Symposium. CONSOLIDOC fellows at the Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management have the opportunity to delve deeper into certain aspects of their PhD research and to raise their research profile. Our most recent consolidoc appointment, Dr Luckmore Chivandire, is making the most of this opportunity. […]
Dutch student visit to Africa Centre opens up an avenue for collaboration
Students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at Groningen University visited the Africa Centre to gain insights into how HIV/Aids affects the business environment in South Africa, including the daily lives of employees, business practices and issues such as stigma. On 15 May, a group of 22 students and Prof Bartjan Pennink from the […]
Leverage our MPhil students’ research projects and collaborate with us
Conducting research on HIV/Aids management is one of the pillars of the Africa Centre’s objective to play an active role in social, political and economic transformation. After all, quality research is what informs, shapes and determines the effectiveness and success of the practical aspects of managing HIV/Aids, such as policy, community interventions and medical treatment […]
Students present research to prepare for the MPhil journey
A significant chunk of the annual “Master your master’s” workshop, which kicks off the academic year for the Africa Centre’s MPhil students, is dedicated to the students presenting their research topics to their peers. These sessions help to ensure that students have a firm grip of their topic – why it’s important, how they will […]
Equipping our master’s students to master quality research
In March, 2024’s MPhil students had the opportunity to attend the Africa Centre’s annual “Master your master’s” workshop, which aims to equip and motivate them for successfully completing their research assignment. The master’s programme builds on the knowledge and skills obtained during the postgraduate diploma or another, similar HIV/Aids-related qualification. The workshop consists of various […]
March 2024 graduation: Another 164 success stories
Graduation time is always so inspiring and rewarding – for students, their families and the staff at the Africa Centre. It signifies the culmination of many hours of studying and researching, often while working and managing family life. Congratulations to all the students who stayed committed and can now reap the rewards – you make us proud!
A focus on pursuing and sharing knowledge
After about three years leading the Africa Centre team as interim director, Dr Munya Saruchera is stepping down to focus more of his time and energy on teaching, research and collaboration. (And, as a happy consequence, his garden.) Let’s find out more about his new role at the centre. You have maintained your role as […]
The power of a well-mobilised, motivated community:
A Malawian case study
The Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management at SU donated computers, printers and a camera to youth clubs in the Mzimba district. From left to right: Hivert Chikopa and Leonard Chigwenembe from Yoneco, Juliet Nyasulu from SU and George Mlowoka Mbizi, Charity Ligomeka, Katerina Mhango and Anson Mughogho from Yoneco. AN ONGOING global polycrisis is putting […]
Anti-corruption strategies in healthcare in the spotlight
“Corruption in healthcare systems is a highly relevant and critical issue in today’s world since it affects countless lives. In Africa specifically, healthcare corruption acts as the barrier between the continent’s rich resources and its poor people.”
The effectiveness of adult primary care (APC) mentoring model on portfolio of evidence (PoE) completion by non-certified NIMART trained professional nurses
Student: Winnie Clara Mkandawire Country: Malawi Completion of a portfolio of evidence (PoE) is mandatory for professional nurses seeking certification in the nurse initiated management of antiretroviral treatment (NIMART) for people with HIV. Despite NIMART training since 2010, many nurses failed to complete their PoE. This study investigated the potential efficacy of the adult primary care (APC) mentoring […]