Transformation
Transformation, as a value of the IDM, is guided by a strategy that aligns with those of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the University of Cape Town but is focused on those areas of special relevance and importance to the IDM.
The strategy has been informed by the work of the Transformation Task Team (TTT) which draws its participants from within the Departments of Pathology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences, the School of Public Health and Family Medicine, and the IDM.
In framing the IDM’s transformation strategy, the IDM’s Institute Transformation Committee (ITC), chaired by Muki Shey and co-chaired by Fezile Khumalo concentrated on the following:
(i) What is unique to the IDM; and
(ii) How can a sense of belonging be nurtured in the IDM?
Membership to the ITC is voluntary, and open to all staff and students affiliated with the IDM. The Chair, Muki Shey and co-chair, Fezile Khumalo, may be contacted regarding joining the ITC.
The ITC hosts several initiatives throughout the year. These include:
- Coffee Club
- Postgraduate Student Publication Competition (call closed)
- Postdoctoral Technical Skills Development Grant (call closed)
- Professional Administrative and Support Staff (PASS) Award (call closed)
- People at the IDM (nominations closed)
However, applications for initiatives are encouraged Apply to host a Transformation Initiative.