2025 Meet and greet sessions with Prof Francis Petersen

Posted on February 11, 2025

As part of his commitment to fostering a people-centric culture at the University of Pretoria, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) and Principal, Professor Francis Petersen, invites you to participate in a series of roadshows. Last year's sessions were insightful and engaged staff members in meaningful discussions with the VC on critical matters regarding how he can best support them. 

These are not new sessions but rather a continuation, ensuring that all departments and faculties that were not included or scheduled last year now have their opportunity to participate. 

Important: Kindly note that the session for the Department of Security Services has been postponed owing to operational requirements and shift responsibilities. Alternative arrangements will be communicated directly to them in due course.

The objective of these sessions is to strengthen our processes and create an environment where everyone, regardless of their role, feels empowered to excel.

Please find the 2025 schedule below and diarise them:

Faculties    
Date Time Faculty Venue
27-Jan 10:00–12:00 GIBS  GIBS Campus
29-Jan 14:00–16:00 Faculty of NAS  AE du Toit Auditorium, Hatfield Campus
30-Jan 10:00–12:00 Faculty of EMS AE du Toit Auditorium, Hatfield Campus
30-Jan 12:30–14:30 Faculty of EBIT  AE du Toit Auditorium, Hatfield Campus
31-Jan 09:30–11:30 Faculty of Humanities AE du Toit Auditorium, Hatfield Campus
18-Feb 11:00–14:30 Faculty of Health Sciences (to be held during the UP birthday celebration) Prinshof Campus
       
Professional services    
Date Time Department Venue
29-Jan 10:00–12:00 Residence Affairs and Accommodation  AE du Toit Auditorium, Hatfield Campus
31-Jan 12:00–14:00 Library Services and Education Innovation AE du Toit Auditorium, Hatfield Campus
12-Feb 08:30–10:30 Facilities Management  Aula, Hatfield Campus
13-Feb 14:00–16:00 Innovation Africa, FABI, TuksSport and Enterprises Rembrandt Hall, Hillcrest Campus

Kindly note that all sessions will be in-person, and there's no livestream option. 

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