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Post Doctoral Research Scholarships for 2012
The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Positions in the College of Law and Management. HEARD has undertaken to host appropriate candidates. The successful applicants will be expected to engage in full-time postdoctoral studies on an approved research programme under the supervision of a member of the academic staff in one of the Schools of the College (School of Law; School of Accounting, Economics and Finance; School of Management, IT and Governance; and Graduate School of Business and Leadership). Click here for more information.

A Review of Co-curricular Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Programmes
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) acknowledged the need for a co-curriculum-based response for HIV prevention targeting adolescents during Life Orientation already taught in schools. HEARD was commissioned by the DBE to conduct a desktop review of Co-curricular and Peer Education Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV (SRHH) Prevention Programmes in South Africa (SA), sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This include effective international programmes that could be used as a gold standard for SA and SSA programmes. Click here for more information.

Livelihoods Manual Finalised: Creating Futures
HEARD’s Gender Equality and HIV Prevention Programme is conceptualising and implementing an innovative approach towards tackling the intersection of gender inequality and poverty. Through their partnership with the Medical Research Council and Project Empower, the Programme is developing 'The Stepping Stones and Livelihoods Strengthening Pilot Study’ which adapts Stepping Stones (a gender transformative intervention) to include a livelihoods strengthening intervention. Click here for more information.

A Comprehensive Partnership for Supporting Governance of Botswana's HIV and AIDS Response
HEARD and ACHAP researchers have just had an article published in the the African Journal of AIDS Research. Titled The Madikwe Forum: A Comprehensive Partnership for Supporting Governance of Botswana’s HIV and AIDS Response it investigated the need for collaborative partnerships. When they are between donors and developing nations they can result in sustainable country-led responses. The article explores the need to evaluate the structures governing these partnerships. This determines their effectiveness in strengthening national responses to HIV and AIDS. Click here for more information.

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