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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...
8 years ago — our joyous mural #ThrowbackThursday

8 years ago — our joyous mural #ThrowbackThursday

by Prof Jaco Kruger Visitors to the School of Music are welcomed by a colourful mural in the Conservatory’s courtyard. This mural was commissioned in 2008 as part of a broader programme to renovate the interior of the building. During this time the interior walls were...
MASARA Research Round-Up — 2nd Quarter 2016

MASARA Research Round-Up — 2nd Quarter 2016

We look back on the second quarter and the amazing things we’ve achieved. [ 1 ] Symposia On 26-28 April 2016 we hosted a three-day postgraduate symposium where: (a) Dr Liesl van der Merwe presented an ATLAS.ti training workshop for staff and students from all...
MASARA Research Round-Up — 1st Quarter 2016

MASARA Research Round-Up — 1st Quarter 2016

Research is an important part of the School of Music’s activities and outputs. The MASARA research niche area (Musical Arts in South Africa: Resources and Applications) under the leadership of Dr Liesl van der Merwe, achieved the following during the course of...
Knowing Me, Knowing You — Prof Jaco Kruger

Knowing Me, Knowing You — Prof Jaco Kruger

Date of appointment: 1 January 1995 Qualifications completed: PhD Teaching responsibilities: Musicology Performance interests: Classical guitar and African marimba. Research interests: Music as culture. Who are/were your professional mentors/inspiration? Gerard Kubik,...