From Left to right are: Dr L Olivier; Prof J Church, Prof J Neethling; Prof MN Slabbert, Prof CR Snyman, Prof R Songca, Prof P Le Roux, Prof C van Wyk
The Executive Dean of the College of Law, Prof Rushiella Songca, opened and applaudedall the delegates for their attendance, especially the Emeritus, the Extraordinary Professors as well as the Research Fellows. She emphasised the importance of the academic associate day. She said, “I would like us to get a commitment, from our academic associates that they will continue to form part of our research agenda.I know that some of our Academic Associates are doing an excellent job in publication and writing books, I would like to request that this continues.wewould also like our academic associate to help us in consolidating our community engagement projects. We hope that they will assist the College in growing these initiatives, which we hope will culminate in the establishment of centres of excellence.”
The CoDs Prof OS Sibanda, Department of Criminal and Procedural Law and Prof M Sigwadi Mercantile Law and attendees
The purpose of this day was to introduce all academic associates to members of the College of Law, and also to showcase the academic and research capacity of our associates. More specifically, this event aimed to draw the College of Law associates closer to the College in stimulating and strenghtening its strategic objectives, such as the College’s research flagships.The continued active and prolific research record of these associates were specifically noted.
A total of nine academic associates, ranging from emeritus professors, extraordinary professors, and research fellows, addressed members from the College on Law on their present research activities and projects.
Sir Winston Churchill once said,“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it”, this was the underlying message to all those who were present. In essence it alludes to the fact that Academic Associates should use their knowledgeto inspire and help the young and up coming academics to light their candles too, in order for the college to shine.
Associates who visited the College of Law on the 20th of August were Prof S A Strauss;(Department of Criminal and Procedural law). Prof J Neethling;(Department of Private Law) Prof C R Snyman; (Department of Criminal and Procedural Law).Prof P Le Roux;(Department of Mercantile Law). Prof H Fouche; (Department of Police Practice). Prof J Church; (Department of Jurisprudence). Prof C van Wyk;(Department of Jurisprudence). Dr C Roodt,(Department of Jurisprudence) and Dr L Olivier.(Department of Jurisprudence).
 Attendees |
 Emeritus and Extraordinary Professors, Prof H Fouche, and Prof J Burger |
