Dear colleagues,

The UP Transformation Office, in partnership with the UP School of Drama, extends a warm invitation to all staff and students for the 2023 Arts Festival, a special event coinciding with Anti-Discrimination and Social Justice Week, taking place from 26-29 September 2023 at all campuses. Please refer to the schedules below for further details.

The primary aim of this festival is to broaden the approach of the Transformation Office in engaging with the University community on matters pertaining to anti-discrimination and addressing sexual and gender-based violence. Additionally, it seeks to facilitate the seamless integration of the Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP) into the curriculum. By utilizing the medium of the arts, especially theatre, the Transformation Office seizes the opportunity to employ edutainment as a means to raise awareness and educate the University community about the office's initiatives, while enhancing comprehension of the key themes encapsulated within the ADP.

We strongly encourage all staff members to attend these enlightening and free performances.

See you there!

Kind regards,

Ms Nontsikelelo 'Ntsikie' Loteni

Director: Transformation Office