The Communication Management Division collaborates on a regular basis with local and international partners in its research focus areas, as well as professional associations and key industry players to contribute to the development of the profession’s body of knowledge.

Partners

Edelman South Africa (previously Baird's Renaissance) www.edelman.com

Francois Baird  (independent international businessman)

Collaboration

South African universities that specifically teach Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Business Communication, Strategic Communication and Communication Management

Regional and international Universities across Africa, Europe, South America, the Middle East, BRICKS-countries and the USA

Government Communication and Information Services (GCIS) www.gcis.gov.za and other government departments

Ask Africa – the leading research institution in Africa.

Infusion – a research hub and consultancy.

Associations

Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) www.prisa.co.za

International Business Communicators Association (IABC) www.iabc.com

South African Communication Association (SACOMM) www.sacomm.org.za

International Public Relations Association (IPRA) www.ipra.org

Global Alliance for Communication and Public Relations Associations (GA) www.globalalliancepr.org

Academy of Management (AoM)  http://www.aom.org

Southern Africa Institute for Management Scientists http://www.saibw.co.za