16 March 2004

PSANA Meeting with Prof. Pretorius
16 March 2004

Disclaimer: Please note: the matters discussed herein are the personal views and opinions of the members present at the meeting. They are therefore not the views or policies of PSANA or the University of Pretoria and PSANA and the University of Pretoria therefore do not accept liability for any damages or implications arising from the correctness of the facts stated in these minutes, unless specifically stated.

Present

• Prof. Pretorius
• Melissa Naidoo
• James Roxburgh
• Ronald Heath
• Bernice Porter
• James Mehl
• Marelize van Wyk
• Paula Medronho
• René Sutherland
• Freddie Els

1. Marilize introduced the PSANA committee and explained their port-folios

2. The members of the society will received adverts of bursaries and job offers. PSANA will also provide a support system for the members.

3. There was a concern about the integration of biological and natural sciences schools. Paula will try to bridge the gap. She already contacted both schools

4. PSANA have not connection with other post-graduate societies from other universities. There is a general feeling that there do not exist post-graduate societies in other universities.

5. Prof Pretorius thinks that tea on Wednesdays every month is a good idea. He thinks that we should links up with a special seminar. The topic for the seminar should be general example medical schemes