Featured Research: Language & Communication

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UP study addresses issues of violence and loss among South African children

South Africa may be known as the Rainbow Nation, but not all the colours in this rainbow are bright and beautiful.

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Research on electronic lexicography put to practice

Staff members in the Department of African Languages at the University of Pretoria have developed new methods for preparing electronic dictionaries, as part of an exciting project funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), called Scientific e-Lexicography for Africa (SeLA).

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Message banking brings hope for persons with MND

Facing the reality of a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and preparing for the possibility of losing one's ability to speak is extremely difficult.

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Research examines the ethics of corporate communication

From the very start of their careers, communication professionals learn four universal truths about dealing with the media: do not lie to the media, do not hide facts from the media, do not say ‘no comment’ and do not lose your temper with the media.

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Augmentative and alternative communication: Empowering people with disabilities

South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. The Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC) at the University of Pretoria (UP) plays an important role in addressing communication difficulties encountered by individuals with physical challenges or persons with disabilities.

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Turn it down! Your music is damaging your hearing

Through his research, Prof Vinck has already been instrumental in the passing of legislation regulating sound exposure at music festivals in Belgium. He feels very strongly that awareness.