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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
1 year
๐Ÿ“ข Attention! We are releasing our newsletter soon! Be the first to know about our latest news. Subscribe now to stay informed about PUG Research projects, events and new members! ๐Ÿ“จ Sign up today! Click here โžก https://t.co/xGXrREMHcs #PUGResearch #PUGInsights #Newsletter
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@UWConline
UWC
4 months
[READ] June 16 commemorates the fearless youth of Soweto who rose against apartheidโ€™s Bantu Education system in 1976. At the University of the Western Cape (UWC), this history of resistance is not only remembered but lived. #IAmUWC #YOUthDay
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
5 months
PUG Research co-hosted a workshop with the Mayorโ€™s Office following the findings from our CHEC Sanitation Project. This workshop brought together Khayelitsha residents, City officials, and the Mayor to co-create solutions to improving communication channels and service requests.
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Geordin Hill-Lewis
5 months
Great morning connecting with Khayelitsha residents! ๐ŸŒž Along with a research team from UWC, we held a workshop with residents to think of ways to make fault reporting easier and so improve service delivery. The City maintains over 50,000 toilets & 10,000+ communal taps in
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@Mobilize_ZA
Mobilize
6 months
Does it ever feel like global warming hits us harder here? Well... It kinda does! Find out why that is and the effects of Spacial Apartheid on climate change from our interview with @Feeanciano, on episode 1 of โ€˜Climate Comms: The Podcastโ€™ now streaming! https://t.co/V0GJiGeW1S
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
7 months
๐Ÿ“ขDeadline Approaching! Applications for the 2025 HRDs Summer School close on 18ย April 2025. Join us in Cape Town for a powerful 5-day program focused on sustainability, innovation, and the future of defending human rights in Africa. ๐Ÿ”—Apply here:
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
7 months
๐Ÿ“ข Calling all human rights defenders, activists, and scholars! The 2025 Human Rights Defenders Summer School will be hosted at @uwconline from 29 Sept 29 - 3 Oct, 2025! ๐Ÿ”— Apply now: https://t.co/k7OepUN6eT #HumanRightsDefenders #AfricaHubSchool2025 #UWC
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
7 months
๐Ÿ“ข Calling all human rights defenders, activists, and scholars! The 2025 Human Rights Defenders Summer School will be hosted at @uwconline from 29 Sept 29 - 3 Oct, 2025! ๐Ÿ”— Apply now: https://t.co/k7OepUN6eT #HumanRightsDefenders #AfricaHubSchool2025 #UWC
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
7 months
The Africa Hub will open applications for our Annual Summer School soon โ€”donโ€™t miss out! ๐ŸŽง Catch the first two episodes of our podcast now on Spotify & YouTube! https://t.co/ws5shwBY1S ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: https://t.co/TihG1oMBsR
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
7 months
This #HumanRightsDay, we reflect on the sacrifices of the past & the ongoing fight for justice. The Africa Hub, launched in 2024 is here to support & amplify the voices of human rights defenders. #Thread
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
8 months
๐Ÿ“ข Expropriation & Land Justice: A Public Dialogue Can expropriation achieve real land justice in South Africa? Join @PLAASuwc & @Tshisimani for a discussion with Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso and civil society. ๐Ÿ“…11 March 2025, 12:00 ๐Ÿ“ UWC #LandJustice #Expropriation
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
8 months
๐Ÿ“ข Five Years Since COVID-19โ€”Whatโ€™s Next? ๐ŸŒJoin us as they reflect on nearly five years since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. ๐Ÿ“… March 23, 4-7 PM ET ๐Ÿ“Hybrid Event โ€“ Join in Detroit or online ๐Ÿ”— RSVP: https://t.co/bLpR5K8AZW #COVIDLessons #PandemicsAndResilienceProject
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
8 months
๐Ÿ“ข Five Years Since COVID-19โ€”Whatโ€™s Next? ๐ŸŒJoin us as they reflect on nearly five years since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. ๐Ÿ“… March 23 | 4-7 PM ET ๐Ÿ“ Hybrid Event โ€“ Detroit or online ๐Ÿ”— RSVP here: https://t.co/bLpR5K8AZW #PUGResearch #COVIDLessons #UrbanResilience
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
8 months
Hosted by UWC Democracy & Citizenship Research, PUG, OUTA & PMG, this session explores parliamentary oversight and the Parlimeter dashboard. Join us for a hands-on demo & discussion. Spaces are limited! RSVP Today!
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
8 months
๐ŸšจYouโ€™re invited to a workshop on using data to enhance public participation in Parliament! ๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, 20 Feb โฐ Time: 09h00 โ€“ 14h00 ๐Ÿ“ Venue: UWC, New Education Building - Classroom 9 โœ‰๏ธ RSVP: https://t.co/J5skmROjKk @PMG_SA @OUTASA @UWConline @UWCEMSFACULTY
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
8 months
๐Ÿš€ Launching Soon! ๐ŸŒ We're thrilled to announce that the launch of our new website is just around the corner! Built to deliver a seamless user experience, fresh features, and exciting updates. Stay connected for the big reveal! ๐ŸŒŸ #PUGResearch #NewWebsiteLaunch #ComingSoon
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
9 months
๐Ÿ“ข Weโ€™re Back! ๐Ÿ“ข PUG Research is back with an exciting year ahead! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ™๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ฉ Subscribe to our newsletter for updates: https://t.co/xGXrREM9mU #PUGResearch #UrbanGovernance #Democracy #HumanRights
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
10 months
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Introducing Our New Podcast: Africa Hub Podcast. Join us for insightful talks with HRDs, scholars, and activists on democracy and human rights. Listen on Spotify (Africa Hub Podcast) or YouTube (@pugresearch). Click to listen: https://t.co/XdaAvGMr7r #AfricaHubPodcast
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Podcast ยท Politics and Urban Governance Research Group ยท Welcome to the African Universities Hub for Human Rights (Africa Hub) podcast. The AUH is an initiative of the Politics and Urban Governance...
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@participedia
Participedia
10 months
๐Ÿšจ Itโ€™s time! #ParticipediaSchool is here! ๐Ÿ“š But for 2025, weโ€™ve got TWO schools! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿงตโฌ‡๏ธ
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
10 months
Congratulations to our Research Associate Dr. Mandyoli @ROZA_Nangok for graduating with his PhD๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ‘ #PUGResearch #UWCGrad2024 #AfricanUniversitiesHubForHumanRights ๐Ÿ‘
@UWConline
UWC
11 months
#UWCGrad2024: A moment for our PhDs #IAmUWC
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@PUGResearch
Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
10 months
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@PUGResearch
Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
1 year
๐Ÿ“ข Attention! We are releasing our newsletter soon! Be the first to know about our latest news. Subscribe now to stay informed about PUG Research projects, events and new members! ๐Ÿ“จ Sign up today! Click here โžก https://t.co/xGXrREMHcs #PUGResearch #PUGInsights #Newsletter
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
11 months
๐Ÿ“ข Blog Alert! Read more about the impact of private solar adoption on social justice in South African cities on the latest blog by Professor Fiona Anciano and Christina Culwick Fatti ๐ŸŒ #PUGResearch #GoJUT #LoadShedding
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South Africa's wealthy citizens are turning to off-grid solar power to avoid blackouts. But what does this mean for everyone else?
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Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG)
11 months
๐Ÿ“ข New Publication! Anciano, F. and Lombard, M. (2024) Hybridising governance for resilience in a time of crisis: learning from community-based organisations in Cape Town and Cali. International Development Planning Review. pp. 1-23.๐Ÿ“–Read it here: https://t.co/hKvNB1qfpO
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