Join us for an unmissable virtual seminar with leading voices in South African Political Studies!

Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Time: 14:00 – 15:30

Platform: MS Teams (link sent after registration)

THE PANEL

• Prof. Ntsikelelo Breakfast (Head of Dept, History & Politics, Nelson Mandela University)
• Prof. Namhla Matshanda (Associate Professor, Dept of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria)
• Prof. Bhaso Ndzendze (Vice Dean: Internationalisation & Global Engagement, University of Johannesburg)

CHAIR

Dr. Mellissa Mlambo (SAAPS Deputy Secretary & Postdoctoral Fellow)

Seminar Topics

* The Mindset of a Productive Scholar

* Targeting the Right Outlets

* The Peer Review Labyrinth

* Strategic Branding

Whether you’re an emerging scholar, early-career academic, or seasoned researcher, this session will give you practical, real-world strategies to thrive in today’s publish-or-perish environment.

Register now (free):

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