Posted on February 06, 2014
The aim is to involve members of the University community from different disciplines – staff and postgraduate students – in an inclusive and open conversation aimed at a richer understanding of what time is and how it affects our lives and our work.
This initial workshop, which may result in an additional series of workshops later in 2014, will be held according to the following programme:
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Tuesday 4 March 2014 |
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Registration and tea |
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SESSION 1 Chair: Karin van Marle |
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09:30 – 10:15 |
The concept of Time in Physics |
Prof Jan Boeyens, Quantum Chemistry, Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship |
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10:15 – 11:00 |
Ragnarok - the war at the end of time |
Dr Francois Durand, (Palaeontologist & Environmental Scientist) |
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11:00 – 11:15 |
Tea Break |
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11:15 – 12:00 |
The time of our lives |
Dr Benda Hofmeyr, Associate Professor, Philosophy (UP) |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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SESSION 2 Chair: Prof Alan Mabin |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Dynamics of Time consciousness in mind health: the junction of African music principles |
Prof Meki Nzewi, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Instrumental Music and Dance Practices in SADC and Professor of African Music (UP) |
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14:00 – 14:30 |
Time – Some theological perspectives |
Prof Dirk Human, deputy dean of Theology Dr Johann Meylahn, Professor in Practical Theology (UP) |
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Law’s Time |
Prof Karin Van Marle, Head of Department of Jurisprudence, Law Prof Karin Van Marle, Head of Department of Jurisprudence, Law |
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15:00 – 16:00 |
Discussion |
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16:00 |
Closure |
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Venue: Old College House, University of Pretoria, Main Campus
RSVP: kindly RSVP to [email protected] on or before 21 February 2014. Please note that there are only 40 spaces available so your early registration is advised.
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