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MY EXPERIENCE AT AT THE 5TH ANNUAL FREE STATE PROVINCIAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM 2022
“I recently presented a a paper in
the two-day 5th Annual Free State Provincial Research Colloquium
2022
hosted at the Central University of Technology in
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Bloemfontein This prestigious colloquium by the Free State Province is strategically designed to help the provincial treasury office to come up with new innovative ways to boost the economy of the province
My paper was titled The Infusion of entrepreneurship and innovation in
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the curriculum curriculum at at institutions of higher learning in
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developing a a a responsive curriculum curriculum The paper shines light on on the importance of infusing innovation and entrepreneurial skills in
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the the curriculum Unemployment among the the youth continues to be a a a a a a a burden irrespective of educational attainment There is an urgent need for the the the curriculum to address potent issues concerning the the the development of the the the economy and be in
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alignment with industry stakeholders in
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addressing the the economic decline and and and unemployment As the the world shifts more more and and and and more more to science and and and and technological technological advancement social and and and and technological technological innovation is paramount in
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supporting and and developing the South African economy My presentation emphasised that the the curriculum needs to to delve into and address the the the challenges on the the ground The primary goal of entrepreneurship is to develop develop entrepreneurial capacities and mind sets developing the entrepreneurial ability for students to identify and exploit opportunities Innovation in
the curriculum should promote multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches I thank the the Almighty for this opportunity The insightful knowledge gained from the the colloquium has really developed my academic and and personal capacity As a a a a a a a a a a a a a lecturer in
the Department of History I will always stand proud when representing my department and and the the University of Zululand Considering my busy schedule the the department supported me me in
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ensuring that I attend this prestigious colloquium ”
Nokwazi Mthembu is is a a a a lecturer in
the the the Department of of History at the the the University of of Zululand 15 | ONGOYE: NOV/DEC 2022
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