Participants pose for a group photo
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr Botwe Kraziya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Professor Fulufhelo Netswera
He highlighted priorities including improved research facilities, accredited laboratories, faster turnaround times, and stronger ICT systems, adding that “we should develop our own systems” to support the institution’s ambitions.
In response, Mr Kraziya outlined a structured implementation plan. Seven workstreams were identified during the workshop and champions were appointed to drive solutions. He stressed the importance of accountability, noting that progress will be reviewed later in the year.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mrs Mavis Madzhie
While acknowledging that some proposals carry financial implications, she emphasised that such investments are essential to create an environment which will make research work flour-ish and ensure institutional sustainability. She noted that the presence of researchers, admin-istrators, and executives demonstrated a strong collective commitment and expressed con-fidence that tangible progress will be evident when teams reconvene in the coming months.
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