Welcome to the eight interview of Recipes for Resilience. I am chatting with Professor Jesika Singh. She works at the University of Limpopo as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships. Jesika is dedicated to promoting women in research and management. She is also very committed to her family, friends and faith. Jesika hails from Kwa-Zulu Natal and is based in Polokwane, South Africa.
We will be discussing woman leadership and transformation of South African academia as well as the role of innovation in our lives. The value of being authentic is a central theme in our discussion.
What will you learn?
The Recipes for Resilience Series focuses on sharing the opportunities, resources and solutions – what is working, what keeps us going.
In this episode Jesika shares her personal story from humble beginnings to leadership position.
Watch the vlog to learn about:
- Principles that fuelled Jesika’s career from teaching to Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
- Strategies for gender transformation in South African academia and beyond.
- The importance of choosing your own “mould” and being authentic.
- Her thoughts and principles about innovation and balanced life.
Find More Online
You will find the contact details of University of Limpopo, Jesika, and the Rural Development and Innovation Hub as well as University of Limpopo Women’s Academic Solidarity Association below:
Professor Rachael Jesika Singh
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Partnerships
University of Limpopo
Rural Development and Innovation Hub (RDIH)
Director: Ms Alida van Dyk
University of Limpopo Women’s Academic Solidarity Association (ULWASA)
Chair: Ms Itumeleng Chidi
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