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Furthermore, in terms of capacity building, RCD, the coordinated the HFSPO Masterclass in grant writing
Office of the Vice President and Strategic Research attended by 30 researchers, held in Pretoria, South
Initiatives Division, together with the National Africa, concurrently with workshops in South Korea
Research Foundation and the Human Frontier and India. Several RCD current and past beneficiaries
Science Programme Organisation (HFSPOO), attended this workshop, as well as SAMRC staff.

Human Frontier Science Programme Masterclass in grant writing
held on 27-29 November 2024, at the NRF, Pretoria.

In another important initiative, RCD staff in others, enhancing their communication and critical
collaboration with the Department of Research and thinking abilities. The activities were designed
Innovation, University of Pretoria, presented a Soft to foster teamwork, leadership, and trust among
Skills Workshop to postgraduate students as part of participants. The activities also built confidence and
the FlyHIgher@UP programme focused on Research improved public speaking and presentation skills.
capacity strengthening for postgraduate students. This workshop also helped participants learn how
The Soft Skills training workshop was conducted to give and accept feedback gracefully, which is
to support postgraduate students to enhance their crucial for personal and professional growth. They
understanding of and awareness of the importance were shown the importance of building professional
of soft skills in their professional and personal relationships. Importantly, they were shown
lives. The 2-day training workshop took place on techniques on how to manage stress and maintain a
31 October 2024 and 01 November 2024. Participants positive mindset. The workshop helped participants
were shown how to improve communication and handle disagreements constructively, as well as
problem-solving skills. They were encouraged enhanced their empathy and adaptability in diverse
to articulate their thoughts clearly and listen to environments.

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