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Is there a sonic climate of Zulu history?

Is there a sonic climate of Zulu history?

Prof Chris van Rhyn (Director, MASARA Focus Area, NWU) and Prof Willemien Froneman (NWU alumna and Associate Professor in the Centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest (AVReQ) at Stellenbosch University) co-authored an article that was...
MASARA @ the Faculty of Humanities International Spring School

MASARA @ the Faculty of Humanities International Spring School

Reported by Prof Chris van Rhyn The Faculty of Humanities hosted an enriching International Spring School from 16–20 September 2024 at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre near Parys. This event brought together scholars, students, and professionals to engage in...
MASARA upgraded to Focus Area

MASARA upgraded to Focus Area

by Prof Chris van Rhyn, Director: MASARA [Originally published in the October 2024 issue of @theConserve newsletter.] The recent upgrade of MASARA from a Niche Area to a Focus Area stands out as a significant milestone. This upgrade, following an internal evaluation...
Masters and Doctoral graduates in May 2019

Masters and Doctoral graduates in May 2019

The following postgraduate students have completed their studies and will receive their degrees on 22 May (Doctoral) and 29 May (Masters). Wynand de Villiers PhD in Music Thesis: Inner hearing as experienced by professional pianists: a phenomenology Promotor: Prof...
MASARA Research Round-Up — 4th Quarter 2016

MASARA Research Round-Up — 4th Quarter 2016

[1] Early Childhood Conference ~ 10-13 October 2016 Dr Mignon van Vreden presented a paper at an international conference titled “Teaching and learning mathematics, sciences, design and technology in the Early Years (0-10 years)” hosted by the Early Childhood Subject...
MASARA Research Round-Up — 3rd Quarter 2016

MASARA Research Round-Up — 3rd Quarter 2016

When we look back on our achievements of the third quarter it feels like a dream come true! [1] Colloquium: Prof Heidi Westerlund, Dr Sari Levänen and Dr Albi Odendaal ~ 11 August 2016 We had an extraordinary opportunity to meet and listen to Prof Heidi Westerlund...