Heilet Bertrand, the marketing manager of the IFR, explains what the IFR does and why their existence is so important.

Links: The future of work report: http://www.foresightfordevelopment.org/library/download-file/46-1466/54

Heilet email address: [email protected]

Web address: www.ifr.sun.ac.za

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/instituteforfuturesresearch

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/15202725

In this podcast we discuss what Teach the future does and how important foresight is for students and school leaners. Janine Nel is a futures study alumnus and one of the directors of Teach the Future SA.

Website is http://teachthefuturesa.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachthefuturesa

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Today (7 April) is World Health Day. In this podcast, Prof Resia Pretorius from the Department of Physiological Sciences tells us more about lifestyle      diseases and why it’s so important that we identify our risk for these illnesses early.

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Chantal Vigus, the online marketing specialist from the Institute of Futures Research at the University of Stellenbosch business school, interviews Prof Andre Roux, the head of the futures studies program and principal lecturer in economics at the USB about foresight. What it means, significance and the importance thereof.

Wednesday (24 March) is World Tuberculosis Day. In this podcast, Dr Karen du Preez, who is a clinical researcher at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, talks about specific measures that can help to improve TB care for children.

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Sunday 21 March is Human Rights Day. In this podcast, Prof Reggie Nel, Dean of the Faculty of Theology, talks about the key issues that should receive attention on this year’s Human Rights Day. He also reflects on the role that young people from different faith communities can play in promoting human rights.

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month with World Head Injury Awareness Day being observed on Saturday 20 March. In this podcast, Emma du Preez from Campus Health Services sheds more light on the symptoms and potential long-term effects of concussion, and also how it can be prevented.

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In this podcast, Prof Geo Quinot from the Department of Public Law argues that, given the challenges around public procurement in South Africa, serious questions have to be asked about the way our government is procuring the vaccines and services needed to vaccinate the population.

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World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3. In this podcast, Dr Francis Vorhies from the African Wildlife Economy Institute talks about how linking the economy with wildlife in Africa can promote development in rural areas, boost food security and conserve wildlife.

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The Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni delivered his 2021 Budget Speech on Wednesday. In this podcast, Hugo Pienaar, who is the chief economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, assesses the budget and talks about how it will impact the average South African.

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