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VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Multidisciplinary Research Centre

Women in Research:
Experiences in building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic

Date: Wednesday, 31 March 2021 | Time: 11H00-13H00
Webinar via Zoom: Meeting ID: 809 161 6832 | Passcode: V458303
With lockdowns enforced across the globe due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many researchers
are working from home and face competing demands from parenting, home schooling and
caring duties. These roles are predominantly assumed by women, especially in countries with
high gender inequality. Some claims that the representation of women in research during the
Covid-19 pandemic may be disproportionately affected by lockdown measures. Are such
claims factual? Join the Webinar where women put facts on record and how they are building
resilience towards the Covid-19 pandemic navigating between research and family duties
under conditions of new normal.
Enquiries: Dr Iwanette du Preez, idupreez@unam.na

FACILITATOR OPENING REMARKS CLOSING REMARKS
Prof Nelago Indongo Prof Anicia Peters Ms. Immacullate Mogotsi
University of Namibia PVC: Research, Innovation University of Namibia
and Development
University of Namibia

WEBINAR SPEAKERS

Prof. Julia Pauli Prof. Pragna Rugunanan Dr. Rachel J Freeman
University of Hamburg University of Johannesburg. University of Namibia

Dr. Lydia Horn Prof. Maya van Gent Ms Whitney Shingenge
University of Namibia University of Fort Hare University of Namibia